Resilient and Efficient Codes Initiative Code Official Digitalization and Efficiency Support
Client: U.S. Department of Energy
Project Team: International Code Council, Resource Refocus, +Lab Architect, Clarkson University, New York Department of State, and the New York State Association of Towns
Project Dates: 2023 - Ongoing
Project Summary
The Code Official Digitalization and Efficiency Support (CODES) initiative is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the International Code Council (ICC) and partner organizations that sought to digitalize building code enforcement. The project specifically targeted small municipalities with limited resources to help them shift from traditional paper-based processes to electronic systems. By gathering feedback from various stakeholders, CODES team worked to identify obstacles that prevent successful implementation and develops educational materials and training programs to build capacity among code enforcement personnel.