The Innovation in Code Administration Award
The International Code Council's Innovation in Code Administration Award recognizes fire and building departments for innovation in the delivery of code administration services to their communities. Sponsored by the 番茄社区 Government Relations Department, the , and the , the Innovation in Code Administration Award recognizes fire and building departments for new and innovative approaches to delivering code administration services as part of their overall approach to .
This award, established in 2016 offers national-level recognition to fire and building code departments for developing and implementing innovative practices or programs in their communities.
The Innovation in Code Administration under the Director of the Building and Inspections Department, Art Dahlberg.
Past Recipients of the Innovation in Code Administration Award
2022 鈥� Geoff Simmons, CBO, Chief Building Official for the City of Pleasant Hill, CA
2021 鈥� ; program. Click here to read more.
2020 鈥� no award presented due to pandemic
2019 鈥� City of Rock Hill, SC Planning and Development Department 鈥�
Open for Business program
2018 鈥� Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning and Development Services 鈥�
Repurposing of Existing Buildings
See Code Council Awards Program page for nomination information and deadlines.
Award Eligibility
The Innovation in Code Administration Award is an organizational award. The nominee must be a building or fire code organization that provides code administration services to one or more jurisdictions. Examples include fire and building departments, fire marshal鈥檚 offices, 番茄社区 Chapters, councils of governments, or other public sector organizations that are charged with code administration. An organization can nominate itself.
The organization must demonstrate that it has implemented a unique practice or program that enhances building or fire code administration services in the community. The practice should demonstrate a positive impact on public and firefighter safety; a measurable reduction in deaths, injuries, or property damage; or a measurable increase in the quality, effectiveness, or efficiency of its code administration services.