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Applicable code: 2018 IBC Section 423
Our group of code study volunteers are currently looking at the significant changes to the 2018 ICC Codes. One of the engineers is recommending that we delete this section which otherwise requires storm shelters for our new K - 12 schools. We are located somewhere in the middle of tornado alley.
Questions:
1) Other than those jurisdictions that fall outside the 250 mph wind zone (Las Vegas and Phoenix for example), do you know of any municipalities that have opted out of the new storm shelter requirement for new schools ("E" occupancies greater than 50 students) ??? In other words, are there any examples of amendments that have deleted Section 423 ?
2) Are there any examples of amendments that modify Section 423 ?
I would love to hear from the following cities:
Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, Fort Worth, Dallas, Amarillo, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Topeka, Wichita, Kansas City, St. Louis.
Thank you,
ICC Certified Plan Reviewer
NFPA Certified Fire Plan Examiner
Our group of code study volunteers are currently looking at the significant changes to the 2018 ICC Codes. One of the engineers is recommending that we delete this section which otherwise requires storm shelters for our new K - 12 schools. We are located somewhere in the middle of tornado alley.
Questions:
1) Other than those jurisdictions that fall outside the 250 mph wind zone (Las Vegas and Phoenix for example), do you know of any municipalities that have opted out of the new storm shelter requirement for new schools ("E" occupancies greater than 50 students) ??? In other words, are there any examples of amendments that have deleted Section 423 ?
2) Are there any examples of amendments that modify Section 423 ?
I would love to hear from the following cities:
Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, Fort Worth, Dallas, Amarillo, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Topeka, Wichita, Kansas City, St. Louis.
Thank you,
ICC Certified Plan Reviewer
NFPA Certified Fire Plan Examiner