The International Code Council says it will use its code development process to address building safety and fire prevention code issues raised in the National Institute of Standards and Technology findings from its World Trade Center investigation.
ICC members last year approved a change to the International Building Code (IBC) related to the World Trade Center collapse. The IBC now requires that buildings 420 feet and higher have a minimum three-hour structural fire-resistance rating. The previous requirement was two hours.
The ICC, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. The ICC updates its codes every three years through a governmental consensus process.
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