The International Code Council, in partnership with the Modular Building Institute (MBI), has published ICC/MBI 1210-2023: Standard for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Systems, Energy Efficiency, and Water Conservation in Offsite Construction. This American National Standard is now part of ICC/MBI’s existing series of offsite construction standards including ICC/MBI 1200-2021 and ICC/MBI 1205-2021.
ICC/MBI Standard 1210 includes the componentization and modularization of elements of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and the incorporation of MEP systems in componentized, panelized, or modularized building elements.
MEP elements used in offsite construction and opportunities to achieve increased energy efficiency and water conservation in the factory are addressed in this standard. Other areas addressed in the standard include the planning, designing, fabricating, transporting, assembly, approval, and inspection of offsite-constructed MEP elements within commercial and residential buildings.
Standards in the 1200 series address the entire life cycle of offsite construction projects from design and fabrication through approval and inspection. More information can be found here.
“As a leader in developing solutions to support advancements in safe, sustainable, and affordable buildings, we are thrilled to partner with the Modular Building Institute on this project,” said Code Council Vice President of Innovation Ryan Colker. “Use of offsite construction is constantly growing and adapting, and standards like this help ensure that offsite construction can help address societal and industry challenges.”
ICC/MBI 1210-2023: Standard for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Systems, Energy Efficiency, and Water Conservation in Offsite Construction is available for purchase here.
Source: International Code Council
