About ICC: Introduction to the ICC
The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops
the building codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most
U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council.
Following is a letter from the CEO of the International Code Council posted on the ICC website:
The International Code Council (ICC) Certification
Program for Code Professionals is the nation’s most comprehensive and most recommended voluntary certification program among states, jurisdictions and the building code community.
When you commit to the certification program, you join a select group of individuals nationwide who have chosen
to attain a high level of excellence and achievement through the certification process.
Professional credentialing is a distinguished pursuit among those aspiring to demonstrate their capabilities.
In addition to being able to demonstrate knowledge in a given discipline of code enforcement, certification
provides the evidence for inspectors, plans examiners and code officials to be recognized as professionals. Certification is the key to enhanced professional stature.
ICC certificate holders enjoy these enormous benefits:
■
Expanded
knowledge
■ Validation of technical expertise
■
National professional recognition
■
Personal
satisfaction from having achieved a professional credential
■
Contributing
to the professional stature of the entire ICC membership
■
Verification
of commitment to protect public health, safety, and welfare
■
Inclusion in ICC’s National Registry
As CEO of the International Code Council, I find that the role played today by designers, builders, contractors
and code enforcement professionals is more important than ever, given the focus on national security and public safety of
our communities. We invite you to join the organization that allows you to be I-Code certified and to enjoy the benefits afforded
by the profession's most trusted credentials.
We look forward to serving you and working together to enhance your professional stature.
The ICC, a member association dedicated to building safety, develops the codes used to construct residential
and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. The majority of U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose
building safety and fire prevention codes developed by the ICC.
Richard P. Weiland
Chief Executive Officer
International Code Council
Richard P.Weiland, CEO
