The discussion centered around demonstrating support of each other's efforts to protect public safety in the built environment, including continuing to incorporate provisions from the National Electrical Code in the electrical section of the International Residential Code. Each organization makes important contributions to the health, safety and well being of the people of this country. This latest meeting makes clear that the leadership of both our organizations is interested in the pursuit of beneficial collaborations. NFPA believes a continued working relationship with the ICC serves the public well. This meeting will help answer questions we all have on the fundamental differences between the different codes.
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In recent years, the fire protection community has begun seeing increasing movement towards the pursuit of alternate methods and materials to obtain code compliance. Technological advances in materials, equipment, processes, and of course cost appear to be the driving force. Regardless of the source, we know that the fire code allows AHJ's to accept an alternate method or material if it complies with the intent and provides an equivalent level of safety as prescribed in the code. Usually, we can determine the intent of the code without much trouble, but at times it can be a struggle proving an equivalency. This is when qualified technical assistance and a little science may be the best option for all parties involved.