International Council (ICC) approves far-reaching changes for 2009 I-codes

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International Council (ICC) approves far-reaching changes for 2009 I-codes

Based on recommendations from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) arising from its WTC investigations, the ICC membership adopted 23 code change proposals addressing areas such as increasing structural resistance to building collapse from fire and other incidents; requiring a third exit stairway for tall buildings and 50 percent increase in stairway width; … Continued