Policy Process Panel: Demystifying Codes & Standards Development

National model codes serve as an essential tool for policymakers to drive progress on climate goals. In this panel, representatives from the International Code Council (ICC), NYSERDA, and the New Buildings Institute (NBI) will discuss the codes and standards development process, and how it connects to policy and practice at the local and building scale.

Session Chair(s): 

Event Time: 

Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 1:45pm to 2:45pm

Room / Location: 

The Forum

CEU Information: 

Approved for 1 credit hour toward AIA (LU), BOC, BPI, NAHB, NARI, Phius, and RESNET certification.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize and participate in the national model code development process
  • Describe how states use and modify national model codes to advance regional and local objectives
  • Identify ways in which stakeholder organizations can participate in the national model code and local code development processes, including the upcoming IECC 2027 code cycle
  • Identify policy tools such as code overlays that local jurisdictions can use to drive progress towards decarbonization

Session ID: 

NYC24-131