The newly released International Building Code (IBC) for 2021 includes a provision that mandates automatic doors for entrances to public buildings. IBC 1105.1.1 stipulates that in facilities meeting ...

Kevin McOsker from the International Code Council joined us for a Q&A on building safety, and some of the most common safety mistakes made in construction. McOsker, vice president of technical ...

Building codes and local, state and federal laws can present a labyrinthine path to securing the approvals, permits and compliance with legislation required to commence construction of a new or ...

With the release last month of the new NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the anticipated battle of building codes is officially under ...

A neighborhood was destroyed by a tornado that struck Joplin, Mo. 13 years ago. Thirteen years after a tornado ripped through Joplin, Mo., killing 161, destroying a large medical center, and leveling ...

Since 2009 the International Building Codes (IBC) have come from the International Code Council (ICC) who revise and plan building and fire codes every three years. Still under 2012 ICC codes, the ...

When it comes to egress lighting requirements, there is conflicting verbiage between the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), the Uniform Building Code (UBC), and the International Building Code (IBC). This ...

TRENTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AfterGlow, LLC has announced that it has developed a new AfterGlo® brand, UL 1994 compliant, high performance, photoluminescent green safety paint for buildings (glow ...