With California adopting National Fire Protection Association 5000 instead of the International Code Council code (ENR 9/8 p. 9), here is yet another reason that we should strongly consider revoking its statehood!
The NFPA 5000 code is completely unrealistic and unworkable from a professional standpoint. It simply is a method for NFPA to have people buy all the remaining NFPA codes, which are referenced within its pages. Imagine trying to apply all of the various standards to a building project when you have to constantly try to figure out what or where the requirement is. The ICC code is simple, concise and detailed in its presentation, and its provisions are well tested.