Building Code Council declines to advance petition on modular components after debates over inspections and standards
Feb 25, 2026
The Building Code Council debated a petition to add an IRC section for modular components and to reference ICC manufacturing standards. After extended discussion about special inspections, transportation provisions and overlap with Washington's L&I program, the council voted to deny the petition for the current code cycle.
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The Building Code Council voted on voice to deny a petition that would have added a new section to chapter 301 of the International Residential Code to govern modular components and to reference ICC manufacturing standards for off-site fabrication.
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