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2024 IBC code changes affect temporary structures

March 1st, 2024

Changes to the International Building Code® text for the 2024 edition involve temporary structures, many of which needed to be set up for more than the codes' previous maximum of 180 days during the pandemic. The limit for a temporary structure in the U.S. is now up to a year. Pictured: An inflatable COVID-19 testing […]

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How are industry codes and standards developed?

September 1st, 2021

New criteria for the use and testing of inflatable amusement devices are among current code change proposals in front of the International Fire Code (IFC) code development committee. Photo: © Clearvista, Dreamstime.com. When tent, awning and fabric structure installers think of codes and standards, they often envision the building and fire departments of local and […]

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