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. Concern was expressed for inspection and verification of performance based equivalencies. Bob Fincham indicated these inspections could be mandatory for the designer. Tim Ryan indicated that the need for this moment is to establish the code.