Building Codes and Standards
NMHC advocates for codes and standards that are technologically feasible, cost-effective and able to address the unique needs of the multifamily industry. View our Issue Fact Sheet. Read our Codes Primer.
2027 ICC Model Code Development
2027 ICC Model Code Development
The ICC is now developing the 2027 I-Codes, which are divided into two groups - Groups A and B.
Learn More About the Current Code Cycles
- Explore the 2024 ICC Model Code Development Process
- Explore the 2027 ICC Model Code Development Process
Fact Sheet
Issue Fact Sheet
More information on building codes and standards, in addition to the NMHC/NAA viewpoint.
Read MoreBuilding Codes Primer
Building Codes and Standards Overview
Dive deeper into the building code development process, why it matters, and how it could impact the availability and affordability of rental housing.
Learn More- Regulatory Reset: Realigning Federal Regulation to Support Housing Development
- What You Need to Know: How the Reconciliation Legislation Could Impact the Multifamily Industry
- NMHC Selected to Represent Industry on IECC Code Development Committee
- NMHC Participates in First Round of 2024 ICC Hearings, Calls on NMHC Members to Join New IECC Committee
- Updated National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Released
