The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) is a professional association that promotes the highest standards of excellence in residential building design. AIBD offers a variety of resources to its members, including continuing education, networking opportunities, and marketing assistance. AIBD is a valuable resource for anyone interested in a career in residential building design. If you want to improve your skills, network with other professionals, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, AIBD is the perfect organization for you.
Your Input Needed on IRC Improvements
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Housing affordability is a pressing issue across the United States and globally. To tackle this challenge while maintaining safety standards, the International Code Council (ICC) is taking a comprehensive look at the International Residential Code® (IRC). Their goal is to identify ways to reduce construction costs and streamline the code without compromising the life safety protections that keep homes secure. To drive this initiative forward, the ICC has established a Code Council Board IRC Review Committee (BIRC) and is appointing an Advisory Committee of leading building safety experts. They're also partnering with an independent research team from Clemson University, Western Michigan University, and San Jose State University bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise. How Your Voice MattersThe research team is starting their work by reaching out to professionals like you. They're actively seeking public input to pinpoint areas within the IRC that could benefit from improvement. By sharing your real-world experience, you can help shape the future of residential codes in ways that make sense for practitioners and jurisdictions while keeping safety front and center. This effort is part of ICC's larger commitment to supporting housing affordability through the I-Codes. The IRC is built as a prescriptive, self-contained code that reflects how residential construction actually happens. The review aims to keep it practical and grounded in real-world building practices without sacrificing its core mission as a safety-focused document. Your Action ItemHave a comment or suggestion? The BIRC webpage has a dedicated portal for your input. Just click the "Submit a Comment / Suggestion" button. Here's the web page: https://www.iccsafe.org/committees/birc/ Deadline: November 28th The AIBD Codes & Standards Committee strongly encourages you to share your feedback. Have you run into ambiguous or unnecessary code requirements? Now's the time to speak up. Your insights will directly influence the research team and committee's decisions, ultimately shaping how the IRC evolves. Please let us know what you submit. Our committee can help amplify your voice and support your contributions through our activities. Simply reply to this email and let us know. Thank you for being part of the AIBD community and for taking the time to make your voice heard! Jack A Butler and the A-Team |
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The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) is a professional association that promotes the highest standards of excellence in residential building design. AIBD offers a variety of resources to its members, including continuing education, networking opportunities, and marketing assistance. AIBD is a valuable resource for anyone interested in a career in residential building design. If you want to improve your skills, network with other professionals, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, AIBD is the perfect organization for you.
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