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Tornado Resilience Included in 2024 International Building Code for First Time

New section on tornado loads applies to critical structures such as schools, hospitals

Annemarie Mannion

October 17, 2024

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The International Code Council has for the first time added a section on tornado resilience to the 2024 version of the International Building Code.

Codes and Standards

First Model Code for Public-Occupancy Temporary Structures Nears Adoption

Nadine M. Post

November 18, 2022

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A standard for public-occupancy temporary structures is expected to be ready to include in the 2028 edition of the structural engineer's bible on design loads, known as ASCE-7.

Intellectual Property

Who Owns The Building Code? A Tech Startup's Challenge

A copyright lawsuit against web-based startup UpCodes heads closer to trial

Jonathan Barnes

December 16, 2019

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The International Code Council is defending its copyright.

Nadine M. Post

August 30, 2017

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Successful performance in fire tests of three types of off-the-shelf metal connectors for glue-laminated-timber column-to-beam assemblies will make it easier for designers to get approval for GLT structural systems in buildings up to 85 ft in height, says the Softwood Lumber Board, which sponsored the tests.

Mass-Timber Furnished Apartments Fare Well in Fire Tests

Nadine M. Post

August 16, 2017

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Based on data from five furnished-apartment blazes, new model-code-change proposal will allow taller timber frames

Challengers Losing Battle To Derail Updated Structural Standard

ASCE 7-16 on Strong Course To Become Part of 2018 International Building Code

Nadine M. Post

December 13, 2016

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Though the results are preliminary, the International Code Council has approved the updated structural building-design standard for inclusion as a reference standard in the 2018 edition of ICC's International Building Code.

Onagawa earthquake and tsunami aftermath

Natural Disasters

Building Code Adoption Urged for Tsunami-Resilient Design

U.S. building codes covering natural disasters don't include consideration of tsunami hazards

Tom Sawyer

May 5, 2016

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The American Society of Civil Engineers has proposed that a new chapter in its ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, which addresses tsunami-resistant design, also be explicitly referenced in the ICC’s 2018 International Building Code.

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Digging Deeper: New Code Puts Twist on Tornado Shelters

Jim Parsons

April 18, 2016

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Nothing can stop a tornado, but the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) includes changes that may help improve the survivability of schools and other facilities against the destructive, often deadly winds.

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Items Tagged with 'International Building Code'

ARTICLES

Tornado Resilience Included in 2024 International Building Code for First Time

First Model Code for Public-Occupancy Temporary Structures Nears Adoption

Who Owns The Building Code? A Tech Startup's Challenge

Fire Tests Ease Approvals for Glulam Assemblies

Mass-Timber Furnished Apartments Fare Well in Fire Tests

Challengers Losing Battle To Derail Updated Structural Standard

Building Code Adoption Urged for Tsunami-Resilient Design

Digging Deeper: New Code Puts Twist on Tornado Shelters

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