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ICC Digital Codes Premium is an entire digital toolset of building codes and standards that gives you deeper insights, greater efficiency, and stronger collaboration. Quickly search codes, add notes and bookmarks, access supplemental content, view real-time code change proposals, share licenses, and more. Digital Codes Premium provides Get reliable code interpretations and insights and connects you to the most trusted source of building codes and standards, at your desk or in the field.
Provider
International Code Council
Located In
United States
Deployment
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android
Training
Webinars, Documentation
Support
Knowledge Base, Chat, Email/Help Desk, Phone Support
Architects, engineers, and construction professionals who need to easily access and collaborate on the latest version of building codes and standards - and need reliable interpretations and insights.
Content Source: ICC Digital Codes Premium
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ICC Digital Codes Premium Reviews
Pros
The ability to save and share information with the team is a breeze.
Knowing what I am able to design in certain cases. Having the commentary version ahs helped me to win more than a few arguments over code intepretation.
And I have great confidence that I've used the code thoroughly and appropriately.
And to dig deeper, I love that I can easily access the hearings and understand the reasons for any code changes. And I appreciate having all of the previous years codes for cross referencing.
Cons
Missing are many reference standards such as NFPA, ASCE etc.
I found it difficult search and access the code provisions quickly. There are no cross references to other code sections or definitions.
I hate that this is not a pdf. I need a single document to use search functions on all chapters.
Some searches are difficult, and even take you to other publications than the one you are looking in.
"Digital Codes Premium empowers me to protect my community"
Overall: I use Digital Codes Premium all the time so that I have quick, reliable, and thorough access to the codes. This empowers me to make better decisions about how to protect the community I serve. It's well worth the investment.
Pros: Digital Codes Premium connects me to the relevant code sections I need quickly and reliably. Using the search function or the navigation tools or the index, I can find the provisions of the code I need to make a decision. And I have great confidence that I've used the code thoroughly and appropriately.
Cons: Thorough understanding of any requirement of the codes requires context, both to related present codes, or the history of code development. Making access to that context easier would facilitate the user answering a difficult question about why those provisions are part of the codes.
"Needs a refresh and isn't "Premium""
Overall: We have a 3-year contract for 50 concurrent users. Several of my staff resort to free versions of other programs (or bought it out-of-pocket) since it is more linked to code and commentary, searching works better, etc. The unique feature of linking to code development is only useful for a small portion of staff. We will do another search and evaluation prior to updating our contract in April 2024.
Pros: Everything we purchased is there, direct connection to code changes
Cons: The ads on the opening page instead of what I need. We bought Premium with the promise that it would be expanding (including NFPA), but find ourselves being locked out of newer documents (like ASHRAE) because we don't have the "new Premium". No connections between the codes, commentaries, and standards like other programs. User interface is dated. Constantly click on a SECTION and get linked to a CHAPTER.
"My Views on ICC Digital Codes Premium Utilization"
Overall: File sharing.Code enforcement.
Pros: I have been using ICC Digital Codes Premium for nearly an year now. I like how it improves code maintenance and enforcement.
Cons: It has deficiencies in tutorials availability on the web.
"Tim Fiske's Review"
Overall: Overall I am happy with the transition to digital codes and I am sure the product will continue to get better.
Pros: Overall the product is easy to use and is very nice to be able to quickly click around and get the code section needed without pulling out multiple books and digging for the answer. There is no more fuss with adding in errata pages and mid-code cycle amendments.
Cons: I feel the search function for finding specific books can be hard to navigate, you will type in 2019 California Building Code and then it will bring up other items or links that are not the book itself.
"Premimum codes enable efficiency"
Overall: aside from field access the experience was positive.
Pros: I like that the premium codes give me access to current code, as well as legacy code and some commentary information for explainations.
Cons: an App would be nice to download on electronic devices like Phones and tablets to make them more portable and not having to access a website with wifi
