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Local Code Updates:
2024 Local Code Amendments are approved and posted on the SNBO website.
https://www.snbo.org/approved-2024-local-amendments/
National Code Updates:
2024-2026 Code Cycle (2027 I-Codes)
Members of SN-ICC and the Code Development Committee attended the ICC Group B Committee Action Hearings in Orlando, Florida. Kyle Purmal and Ed Kaminski of Clark County, along with SN-ICC Board Members Mike Clifford and Christy Theisen, joined committee chairs Allen Burris and Jeff Grove to represent Southern Nevada.
A total of 14 code change proposals were presented on behalf of SN-ICC—5 proposals in the IRC Building Committee and 9 proposals in the IBC General Committee. In addition to their own proposals, members also spoke in support of or opposition to several others.
The residential hearings are historically challenging, and this year was no exception, with only 2 of 5 proposals receiving approval. However, the team met with key industry groups, including the National Association of Home Builders, to discuss potential modifications that could resolve concerns and gain support in the future. There appears to be a viable path to approval for 2 of the remaining proposals during the second round of hearings in October.
The team experienced greater success at the IBC General Committee hearings. Three proposals passed with unanimous support, and another received an 8-4 vote in favor. Several of the remaining proposals received positive feedback, and with minor adjustments, they have a good chance of success in the second round. The committee will continue refining these proposals and engaging with industry representatives and other jurisdictions to improve their likelihood of approval.
Code Development Committee Co-Chair Jeff Grove was especially active at the hearings. In addition to representing SN-ICC, Jeff also serves on the ICC Building Code Action Committee (BCAC). We lost track of how many proposals Jeff addressed at the microphone—but it was a lot. He worked tirelessly and represented both Southern Nevada and SN-ICC with distinction.
The next step is Committee Action Hearing 2, to be held in Cleveland in October, immediately following the ICC Annual Business Meeting and Conference. This will be the final round of committee hearings for the 2027 code cycle and another opportunity to present proposals that did not pass initially.
The final phase of the process will occur in 2026 during the Public Comment Hearings in Houston, Texas, where the public can provide final input on any remaining proposals. Final decisions will be made through the Online Governmental Consensus Vote (OGCV).
If you’re interested in participating in future code development efforts, please contact SN-ICC at contact@snicc.org to learn more.
Jeffrey S. Grove, PE, FSFPE
Director-at-Large
SNICC Code Committee Chair
jeff.grove@coffman.com
Allen Burris
SNICC Code Committee Co-Chair
Allen.Burris@ClarkCountyNV.gov