The National Model Codes improve with each edition thanks to contributors such as building officials, designers, suppliers, contractors, researchers, instructors, and others. Code change requests can be submitted by anyone with an interest in the Codes at any time.
Below is an overview of how code change requests fit into the code development process, how code change requests are managed and information on how to submit them.
Do you have a suggestion to improve one of the Codes? If so, please read the detailed guidelines, which explain how to submit a code change request and the required information for submission. Each code change request must be submitted separately using the online form provided. Acknowledgement of the guidelines is mandatory to access the code change request form.
How code change requests fit into the code development process
Code change requests are one of the inputs that the CBHCC uses to inform the development of its work plan for a code cycle and are an input to code development committees proposing changes to the National Model Codes.
Once received by the CBHCC, code change requests are triaged for alignment with the strategic priorities set for that code cycle. Code change requests that align with prioritized work in the current code cycle are generally advanced to code development committees for consideration as they develop proposed code changes within their mandate. Code change requests that do not align with prioritized work in the current code cycle may be considered in the next code development cycle, depending on when code change requests are received relative to future work planning and the capacity of committees to take on additional development work. Code change requests requesting minor changes are considered, at the discretion of the CBHCC, based on available capacity.