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Construction Codes Coordinating Board (CCCB) Information
In March 2009, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty established the Construction Codes Coordinating Board (CCCB) which replaces the Building Code Advisory Committee (BCAC) and is charged with “reviewing and updating the Construction Codes for the District of Columbia to meet present-day demands for adequate and safe construction and maintenance of new and existing buildings and structures.”
The CCCB is an uncompensated 13-person board with members appointed by the Mayor to terms of three years. The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs provides the CCCB with administrative and staff support.
Accordingly, the Board is designed to effectuate the following purposes, objectives, and standards:
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To require minimum performance standards and requirements for construction and construction materials, consistent with accepted standards of engineering, fire, and life safety;
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To require standards and requirements in terms of performance and nationally accepted standards;
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To permit the use of modern technical methods, devices, and improvements;
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To eliminate restrictive, obsolete, conflicting, duplicative, and unnecessary regulations and requirements; and
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To provide for standards and specifications for making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by physically disabled persons.
All meetings, unless announced otherwise, will be held at 941 North Capitol Street, NE, DCRA, Suite 9500, Washington, DC, 20002.
CCCB Information
How the Board Works
The main CCCB receives petitions for amendments to the code from the public and typically will send those petitions to the corresponding Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for further review. The TAG will then make a determination and either return the petition to the CCCB to render a decision or deny the petition.
Technical Advisory Groups (TAG) Information
A Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is a subcommittee for the Construction Codes Coordinating Board (CCCB). Each TAG is dedicated to a particular model code (or codes) review and/or revision and is chaired by a CCCB member. A TAG will vote on any addition or change which it then recommends to the CCCB. The CCCB approves each member of a TAG and entertains each recommendation submitted by a TAG.
Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) are being formed now. If you are interested in participating in a TAG and have questions, please send an email to the CCCB or call (202) 442-8929.
If you would like to apply to become a member of a TAG, please complete the application below and attach your resume or a biographical sketch.
The current established Technical Advisory Groups include:
| Fire & Life Safety TAG |
Herbert Taylor, Lt. |
| Electrical TAG |
Gerald Keys |
| Policies, Issues, Administration, Enforcement and Legislative TAG |
Jill Stern |
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Mechanical TAG
(Includes Plumbing, Mechanical, Boiler and Fuel Gas issues) |
Don Masoero |
| Energy TAG |
Robert Hershey |
| Building Code TAG |
Robbie Sabbakhan |
| Green TAG |
Ethan Landis |
| Existing Building TAG |
Vacant |
| Residential TAG |
Vacant |
| Property Maintenance TAG |
Vacant |
Please scan and email the application and attachments to the CCCB. You can also fax to (202) 442-9445 or drop off the application in person at 941 North Capitol Street, NE, DCRA, Suite 9500, Washington, DC, 20002.
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