Standards Adoption

Authorities having jurisdictions (AHJ) over the development and enforcement of building codes tend to be: states, counties, and municipalities. Most AHJs develop their respective building codes with only a few modifications to nationally developed model codes. There are three major model building code development organizations:

• International Code Council (ICC) model building codes most commonly serve as the basis for requirements on concrete. Understanding the ICC Process (pdf)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) model codes having requirements for concrete, but only serve as the basis of building codes in a few jurisdictions. Understanding the NFPA Process (pdf)
• International Associations of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) model codes have few or no requirements related to concrete.
• Current ACI proposals and activities related to the development of the ICC model codes.

Most AHJs develop their respective building codes with only a few modifications to nationally developed model codes. There are opportunities to incorporate ACI developed criteria as modifications to the codes being adopted by the AHJ. This requires engagement in the code development processes of the respective AHJs. In addition, the success of major changes or new criteria proposed to the model codes often requires early adoption by proactive AHJs. It is also qualified state and local officials voting on the final action of proposed changes to the International Code Council model codes. Having a relationship with these individuals where ACI—through its volunteer membership—is established as a resource is invaluable for both state and local adoptions and model code development. Activities related to state and local code adoption tend to rely heavily on the willingness of ACI members volunteering to serve as champions working directly with state and local officials.

• State and Local Building Code Development (pdf)
• Master I-Code Adoption Chart, January 2024 (pdf)

• Top 11 Reasons to Adopt ACI Standards

  1. Consensus ensures unbiased standards.
  2. Global input from diverse perspectives.
  3. Practitioner focus (Inch-pound and SI versions available).
  4. Regular updates.
  5. Applicable to many structures.
  6. Efficient usage of your financial and human resources.
  7. Worldwide usage.
  8. Over 100 years of code writing.
  9. Educational product support.
  10. Customizable.
  11. Technical Customer Service.
  
  

• Countries That Have Adopted ACI Standards

  
  Afghanistan
  Antigua and Barbuda
  Argentina
  Bahamas
  Bahrain
  Bangladesh
  Barbados
  Belize
  Bermuda
  Bolivia
  Canada
  Cayman Islands
  Chile
  Colombia
  Costa Rica
  Cuba
  Dominica
  Dominican Republic
  Ecuador
  Egypt
  El Salvador
  Georgia
  Grenada
  Guam
  Guatemala
  Guyana
  Haiti
  Honduras
  Indonesia
  Iran
  Iraq
  Israel
  Jamaica
  Japan
  Jordan
  Kuwait
  Laos
  Lebanon
  Liberia
  Libya
  Marshall Islands
  Mexico
  Mongolia
  Montserrat
  Myanmar
  Nicaragua
  Northern Mariana Islands
  Oman
  Pakistan
  Panama
  Peru
  Philippines
  Puerto Rico
  Qatar
  Saint Lucia
  Saudi Arabia
  South Korea
  St. Kitts and Nevis
  St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  Suriname
  Taiwan
  Thailand
  Trinidad and Tobago
  Turks and Caicos Islands
  U.S. Virgin Islands
  United Arab Emirates
  United States
  Venezuela
  Vietnam
  Yemen
  
  

• Request for Assistance with ACI Standards Adoption

  Bernie Pekor, Director, International Business Development
  Bernie.Pekor@concrete.org, +1.248.848.3794