Only the new IBC2000 will be published by them after January 31, 2000. We need to ask the legislature for the change. 29 State Fire Marshals and 7 Canadian Provincial Fire Marshals agreed to take a wait and see attitude with regard to the new building code. All had reservations about the life safety features of the IBC2000. George Steel asked how coordination of technical interpretations would be handled under the three organizations combined.
Designers are excited about having one code to work with.
It would simplify their lives. AIA would like to see IBC2000 adopted, even if amendments are necessary at the state level. Money is the main problem. Gale reminded the group that certain occupancies will remain linked to Federal mandates. Performance vs. Prescriptive Code application was discussed.