IBC

As states and jurisdictions continue adopting newer editions of the International Building Code (IBC), requirements around exterior wall fire performance are receiving increased attention.

All too often, we don’t fully grasp what went wrong on a project until we’re looking in the rearview mirror. Fortunately, every mistake, whether ours or someone else’s—offers an opportunity to learn and improve.

T his question comes up a lot. The International Building Code (IBC) since its inception has several types of assemblies defined for use in fire-resistance-rated or smoke resistance wall and horizontal assemblies.