PCI is directly supporting six building code change proposals for the 2009 IBC code development cycle.

Below is a brief explanation of each code change proposal which is attached

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6 Files Total

Proposal Section 421 and Proposal Section 1614 deal with creating new structural integrity provisions as a result of NIST’s WTC investigations.

Proposal_Section_421.pdf (118.3 KB PDF FILE)

Proposal_Section_1614.pdf (118.3 KB PDF FILE)

Proposal Section 406_3_6 deals with clarifying the height dimension in the calculation of interior area of an open parking structure.

Proposal_Section_406_3_6.pdf (103.5 KB PDF FILE)

Proposal Section 713_1 deals with adding a provision that includes enclosed parking garages as a location where fire-resistant joint systems are not required.

Proposal_Section_713_1.pdf (101.4 KB PDF FILE)

Proposal Section 1613_6_3 deals with adding provisions for ordinary braced frames of reinforced concrete to be used as lateral-force-resisting systems in earthquake design.

Proposal_Section_1613_6_3.pdf (132.5 KB PDF FILE)

Proposal Section 2603_5_5 deals with creating an exception for precast concrete sandwich wall panels to a fire test standard. This provision currently requires all wall assemblies containing foam plastic insulation (including all precast insulated panels) in a multi-story building to be fire tested.

Proposal_Section_1613_6_3.pdf (101.9 KB PDF FILE)

Each proposal has a detailed explanation of the proposed code change and supporting information. If readers have additional questions after reading the proposals, feel free to contact Jason Krohn at (312) 583-6771 or email Jason Krohn. All comments about these codes should be received before the end of 2007 in order to properly prepare for the code development hearings in 2008.