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Acronymsaka: International Code Council

ICC (International Code Council)

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The organization that writes the model building codes adopted by most states and cities across the U.S.

Definition

The International Code Council is a nonprofit membership association that develops the International Codes (I-Codes), including the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Fire Code, and International Mechanical Code. Most U.S. states and localities adopt some version of the I-Codes as the basis for their local building codes. ICC also provides code education, accreditation for building departments, and certification programs for code officials and inspectors.

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