Jim Cika

Jim Cika, director, PMG technical resources for ICC, serves as a subject matter expert to the plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas codes. He represents ICC in federal and state coalitions, task forces, committees and councils where expertise in I-Code subjects is required. Cika has more than 20 years of experience in the manufacturing and construction industry where he has served as chief technical expert for regulatory, product standards, building code and product engineering matters.

The International Code Council and National Environmental Health Association teamed up to combat COVID-19, mitigate future health threats

ICC's Jim Cika discusses the impact that COVID-19 had on codes and the built environment.

Jim Cika

August 29, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic had a massive effect on every part of our lives; including the built environment.

Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning technician

Codes Corner: Upcoming changes to I-Codes on new lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) A2L refrigerants

Prepare to adapt

Jim Cika

December 7, 2022

A2L refrigerants are the latest refrigerants recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) as substitutes in residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump systems.

Codes Corner: Water efficiency is critical to creating sustainable and resilient communities

Model building codes and standards have already begun addressing this.

Jim Cika

May 4, 2021

As the creation of sustainable and resilient buildings becomes a greater priority, especially over the past year, one critical component will be to ensure our buildings are water efficient.

Jim Cika

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The International Code Council and National Environmental Health Association teamed up to combat COVID-19, mitigate future health threats

Codes Corner: Upcoming changes to I-Codes on new lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) A2L refrigerants

Codes Corner: Water efficiency is critical to creating sustainable and resilient communities

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