Tag Archives: I-Codes
ICC Code Development Process Changing
The International Code Council (ICC) is revising its code development process to provide increased time to foster in-depth vetting of code change proposals. The changes will take effect in 2024-26 to develop the 2027 International Codes (I-Codes). It will move … Continue reading
FGIA Codes Update Shows Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

Not only has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted glass industry businesses, it’s also having an impact on codes. Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) U.S. codes and regulatory affairs manager Kathy Krafka Harkema and FGIA glass products and Canadian industry affairs … Continue reading
Virtual Summer Conference Offers Codes Update

In addition to topics focused on how the glass industry has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Glass Association’s (NGA) Summer Conference featured a codes update with insights into what’s new and upcoming in bird-friendly legislation, energy codes and … Continue reading
Sprinkler Proposal at I-Codes Voted Down

The glass industry was successful this week in seeing the disapproval of two code change proposals that would have allowed the use of sprinklers in place of fire-rated glazing. Monday, proposals FS 1-15 and FS 2-15 at the I-Codes Committee … Continue reading