Earlier this year, the International Code Council (ICC) updated
its model codes, commonly referred to as I-codes. ICC intends for
the latest edition of the I-codes to be adopted by jurisdictions
beginning in 2012. Because these new editions contain numerous
roofing-related changes, you should pay close attention to the 2012
I-codes.
Currently, the I-codes consist of 13 model codes addressing a
variety of regulatory topics. Most roofing professionals are most
familiar with ICC's International Building Code (IBC),
International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
(IRC), and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), which
address most buildings and structures, one- and two-family
residential buildings, and buildings' minimum thermal insulation
requirements, respectively. Other I-codes address topics such as
fire prevention, plumbing, mechanical systems and building site
zoning.
I-codes are published on a three-year cycle. For example, the
IBC and IRC initially were published in 2000 and revised editions
were published in...
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