The mission of the SEAOSC Codes and Standards Committee is to:

• Enhance and contribute to the code and standard development process
• Provide a forum to monitor, research, and advocate for improving national consensus standards and model, state and/or local building codes
• Improve coordination and cooperation with committee members and our partners in the development process

The charges of the SEAOSC Codes and Standards Committee are to:

• Attend and monitor national and local code and standard committees that propose structural provisions affecting our membership
• Develop and propose position or offer code change recommendations
• Collaborate with national, local, or state governments or organizations and other SEAOSC and industry committees
• Engage and inform the membership to participate in the committee activities and code development processes

Current Activity

• 2022 ICC Code Development Cycle for the 2024 I-Codes – Group B (Completed)
• SFM California Existing Building Code (CEBC) Workgroup.
• ASCE 7-16 Supplement 3 (Completed)
• AB 1046 Amendment to AP Act for Existing Buildings Over Active Seismic Faults.
• Webinar Topic for 2/22/236/21/23.
• Monitor the 2023 AB 1046 Amendment to the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act.
• Prepare for Webinar Topic “Overview of the Code Development Process at the National, State and Local Levels” for 6/21/23.
• Prepare for the 2025 ICC Code Development Cycle for the 2027 I-Codes – Group B.
• Monitor outcome of the SFM California Existing Building Code (CEBC) Workgroup. (Completed)
• Monitor outcome of the 2022 ICC Code Development Cycle for the 2024 I-Codes – Group B. (Completed)
• Discuss outcome of the ASCE 7-16 Supplement 3. (Completed)