Code and Standard Development

The purpose of this section is to assist members and other interested parties in understanding the code and standard development processes used by both the NFPA and ICC. This page consists primarily of focused links to the NFPA and ICC web sites. Click on any link to view the information.

National Fire Protection Association:

• About NFPA
• How the Code/Standard Development Process Works
• Terminology
• Report and Comment Cycles
• Committees Soliciting Proposals
• Committee Calls for members

International Code Council:

• About the ICC
• Code Development Process (power point file)
• Code Cycle and Call for Committees
• Code Cycle and Call for Committees - Schedule (pdf file)
• Code Development and Final Action Hearing Procedures (pdf file)

January 2009 ICC Report