CodeWarrior
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In an apparently unprecedented move, California has adopted the tall wood building provisions of the 2021 IBC before the code has been released. Article here:
Seems surreal considering California’s tough WUI requirements restricting use of exterior combustibles and of course, the recent wild fires that were out of control this year. Also, are these buildings more vulnerable to terrorist attacks?
CA Building Standards Commission Approves Tall Wood Code Change Proposals - Fire Engineering: Firefighter Training and Fire Service News, Rescue
The early adoption of mass timber codes allows for the development of wood buildings ranging from nine to 18 stories tall.
www.fireengineering.com
Seems surreal considering California’s tough WUI requirements restricting use of exterior combustibles and of course, the recent wild fires that were out of control this year. Also, are these buildings more vulnerable to terrorist attacks?