The 2024 ICC Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities (ICCPC) provides a performance-based alternative to traditional prescriptive codes, enabling innovative building designs while maintaining essential health, safety, and welfare standards. Developed by the ICC as part of the 2024 I-Code suite, this code establishes functional objectives and performance criteria for evaluating new and existing buildings across all occupancy types. It supports design flexibility by allowing solutions tailored to specific project goals, site constraints, and emerging construction technologies.

Highlights:

• Functional statements and performance requirements for structural, fire, energy, and life safety systems
• Administrative structure divided into four parts: Administration, Building Provisions, Fire Provisions, and Appendices
• Appendices include performance groups, risk factors, and design documentation guidelines
• Clarifies documentation expectations including Concept Reports, Design Reports, and O&M Manuals
• New requirements for emergency planning and responder communication systems
• Updated guidance on damage tolerance, reliability, and system performance verification
• Aligns with 2024 I-Codes including IBC, IFC, IEBC, and IECC for consistent cross-code integration
• QR-coded references for code tracking and digital plan review systems
• Encourages adoption by jurisdictions seeking flexible, enforceable alternatives to prescriptive codes

Who It’s For:
Architects, engineers, code officials, and developers using performance-based design approaches in complex, innovative, or non-traditional projects. Also suitable for jurisdictions seeking to support custom solutions while maintaining regulatory compliance.

ICCPC-2024