Code change submittals due Monday.

The International Code Council will accept proposed changes to the Group A International Codes (I-Codes) through midnight Pacific on Monday (Jan. 12). All proposals are being submitted online through cdpACCESS at cdpACCESS.com. It is the first full cycle to use cdpACCESS to develop the Group A Codes: International Building, Existing Building, Residential (Mechanical and Plumbing), Plumbing, Private Sewage Disposal, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Swimming Pool and Spa, Property Maintenance and Zoning Codes. cdpACCESS is an online, cloud-based tool built exclusively for ICC's code development process. Its online features include:      • collaboration,      • code change and public comment development and submittal, and      • submission of floor modifications while at the Committee Action Hearing      • Assembly Floor Motion Vote following the Committee Action Hearing      • Governmental Consensus Vote following the Public Comment Hearing The 2015/2016/2017 Code Development Cycle begins with the Group A I-Codes. Used in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the I-Codes are developed using a governmental consensus process. It is an open, inclusive process that allows input and participation from all individuals and groups. Participation in code development by ICC Members and other stakeholders ensures diverse opinions are represented in the development of the 2018 I-Codes. Those who participate in person at hearings or online through cdpACCESS help to make sure the next generation of codes benefit public safety. A change to section 3.3.5.6 of Code Council Policy 28 also is new in this cycle. The policy addresses cost impacts of code change proposals. The policy still requires that the proponent indicate whether the code change proposal will increase the cost of construction. The proponent also is required to substantiate the cost impact. If the cost impact statement or substantiation is not provided, the proposal is considered incomplete and will not be processed. To support users, ICC is offering free webinars today (Jan. 8) beginning at Noon CST, tomorrow (Jan. 9) at 11 a.m. CST, and on Monday at Noon CST.