Tag Archives: 2018 IBC

TDI Explains How Windstorm Program Changes Impact Glazing, Fenestration Manufacturers

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Jordan Scott

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) effective September 1, 2020. Dr. Paul Bove, an engineer with the TDI, explained to members of the Fenestration & Glazing Industry … Continue reading →

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Chicago’s Adoption of 2018 IBC Could Impact Fire-Rated Glazing Use

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Jordan Scott

Chicago’s use of fire-rated glazing could be impacted by its recent adoption of the 2018 International Building Code. According to the International Code Council, the last comprehensive overhaul of the Chicago Building Code was in 1949. According to Diana San … Continue reading →

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Resilient Building Efforts Prompt FEMA Strategy

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Kyra Thompson

As the nation sees an increase of natural disasters leaving the communities in their paths’ with billions-of-dollars’ worth of damage, several organizations are making an effort to reduce these costs through resilient building tactics. Composed of federal, state, local, tribal … Continue reading →

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