Balcony Sprinkler Requirements: NFPA 13R and the International Building Code
Fire safety is paramount in building design and construction. Exterior balconies, while aesthetically pleasing and functional, can pose fire safety challenges. Statistics show the number of fires starting on balconies and decks has grown significantly over the past few years. The primary causes being smoking and barbecue grills.
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Changes to the 2024 IBC and IFC
The 2024 editions of the International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC) will be in print in the next few weeks. For those of us who work in the codes and standards regularly, the anticipation is building. While most people may not share that sentiment, there’s something fulfilling about seeing the finished product knowing hours upon hours of time, effort and for some of us, meetings, has gone into the development of the codes that are used throughout the world.
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