2018 International Building Code (IBC – Egress)
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IBC Code Change No	IBC Section	Change Summary b/t 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC	Change Summary b/t 2017 FBC and 2018 IBC	Staff comments	
E1-15	1003.2, 1003.3.1, 1003.3.2, 1003.3.3, 1003.4, 	Revise the following sections:

406.4.1 Clear height
1003.2 Ceiling height.
1003.3 Protruding objects.
1003.3.1 Headroom.
1003.3.2 Post-mounted objects.
1003.3.3 Horizontal projections.
1003.4 Floor Slip-resistant surface.

The change provides consistency in language and coordination with E10-12 for where headroom clearances are important/relevant and to what they are measured.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction The proposal is a clarification and coordination of current requirements; therefore, there is no impact on the cost.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E5-15 Part II	Chapter 3, 301, 301.1, 302, 302.1, 302.2 (New)
401.1	Revise the following sections:
301 SCOPE
302 OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND USE DESIGNATION
401.1 Detailed occupancy and use requirements

The change will inform users of the IBC system of building classification and assist all concerned in the proper communication of applicable code requirements. First the proposal was modified to make sure that the property surrounding each subject building is considered in conjunction with the activity in the building. The second amendment was to extend the clarification of the changes proposed for Chapter 3 into Chapter 4 where special provisions based on use and occupancy are located.  Also, it clarifies that occupied roofs are to be assigned one or more occupancy classifications in a manner consistent with the classification of uses inside the building.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  First the proposal was modified to make sure that the property surrounding each subject building is considered in conjunction with the activity in the building. The second amendment was to
extend the clarification of the changes proposed for Chapter 3 into Chapter 4 where special provisions based on use and occupancy
are located.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
Provisions simply provide clarification of current requirements.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E6-15	1004.1.1.1, 1026.4;	Revises the following sections:
1026.4 Refuge area

The modification clarifies the method for determining the minimum required refuge area size where a horizontal exit has been provided.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification basically disapproves added sentence to Section 1004.1.1.1.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal is intended to provide clarification of current IBC provisions.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E7-15	1004, 1004.1.3 (New)	1004 OCCUPANT LOAD
1004.3 Multiple Function Occupant Load.

The modification provides clarification on how to determine the occupant load for a floor with varying functions and reorganize sections for clarify.  In addition, the main change clarifies application of the occupant load when facilities include both gross and net areas.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification to Section 1004.3 simplifies the suggested language for the new section 1004.3, and supports and clarifies the main issue for the change.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
There should be little impact as this is simply clarifying how to determine the occupant load for a floor with varying functions.
	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E9-15	Table 1004.1.2, 1004.6 (New);	Revise TABLE 1004.1.2 MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA ALLOWANCES PER OCCUPANT
Add new section 1004.6 Concentrated business use areas 

The modification revises the current maximum floor area allowance per occupant in Table 1004.1.2 for business occupancies and method of calculating occupant load in business areas.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification from 100 sq.ft. per occupant to 50 sq.ft. per occupant as a maximum for concentrated
business areas is appropriate.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
Overall, the proposal seeks to lessen the occupant load, thus reducing the required means of egress capacity, and the number of plumbing fixtures required for business use occupancies. However, the cost of construction may increase where occupant load factors for concentrated business use are applied to telephone call centers, trading floors, electronic data processing centers and
similar business use areas with a higher density of occupants by increasing the means of egress capacity as well as the number of plumbing fixtures to address these specific conditions.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E13-15	1004.3	Revises section 1004.3 “Posting of occupant load” by adding for the 'intended configuration' to confirm that the code enforcement official could require that correct signage was posted.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction is does not alter requirements, it just simply provides clarity for application of the code by the fire code official.
	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E14-15	1004.5	Revises section 1004.5 “Outdoor areas” to add the language "occupied roofs" to this section which will allow the code user to understand that
occupied roofs which are open to the sky will also need to meet means of egress requirements.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal is only to help clarify the existing code requirements	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E16-15	1006.2.1, 1006.3;	Revise the following sections:
1006.2.1 Egress based on occupant load and common path of egress travel distance.

1006.3 Egress from stories or occupied roofs.

The modification to reference the cumulative occupant load requirements in Section 1004.1.1.1 instead of copying the language here will reduce the chance of conflicts over time.  The new exception for Section 1006.2.1 clarifies that small passage spaces are not the same as rooms adding together. The added language in Section 1006.3 is consistent with the occupant load calculations for stories in Section 1004.1.1.3.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification to reference the cumulative occupant load requirements in Section 1004.1.1.1 instead of
copying the language here will reduce the chance of conflicts over time.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
Provisions simply provide clarification of current requirements
	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E17-15	1006.2.1, TABLE 1006.2.1;	Revise the following sections:

1006.2.1 Egress based on occupant load and common path of egress travel
distance

TABLE 1006.2.1
SPACES WITH ONE EXIT OR EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY

The modification moves the exception for Group R-2, R-3 and R-4 into the table, where it is easier to find. In addition, this improves flexibility for Group R-2, R-3 and R-4 units in a mixed use building.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This code change eliminates a redundant provision and will not affect the cost of construction.	This change is not similar to that of the FBC. The FBC has specific change to both the Table and section 1006.2.1.	Overlapping provision to be considered during step 2 of the code change process  	
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E22-15	1006.2.2.2	Revise section 1006.2.2.2 “Refrigeration machinery rooms” to add text thus clarifying that only exit access and exit doors, not auxiliary doors, have to swing in the direction of travel.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The code change proposal simply seeks to provide clearer code language and with no intended changes in requirements, therefore cost is not an issue	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E23-15	1006.2.2.4, Table 1017.2, Table 1020.1;	Revise the following section and tables 
“section 1006.2.2.4 “Group I-4 means of egress”, 
TABLE 1017.2 (1017.2)
“EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE”, and 
TABLE 1020.1 (1020.1)
“CORRIDOR FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING” to correlate provisions for Group I-4 throughout the code.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This is coordination and correlation of requirements in existing provisions.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E25-15	1006.3, 1006.3.1;	Revise the following sections:
1006.3 “Egress from stories or occupied roofs” and
1006.3.1 Egress based on occupant load.  The revision replaces the term "independent" with the term "separate and distinct" for the purpose of making the language more specific.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification is to delete the new sentence. This new sentence is commentary language and is not needed in code text.  Complete Revision History to the 2018 I-Codes: Successful Changes with Public Comments IBC-41  Copyright

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal is intended to clarify current numbers of exits provisions
	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E27-15	1006.3, 1006.3.1 (New); (IFC[BE] 1006.3, 1006.3.1 (New))	Revises text of Section 1006.3 “Egress from stories or occupied roofs”. Adds new Section 1006.3.1 “Adjacent story”. The intent of this proposal is to coordinate Section 1006.3 and the allowance for exit access stairways in Section 1019.3.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is for clarification; therefore, there will be no additional requirements.
	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E29-15	Table 1006.3.2, 1030.1	Revise section 1006.3.2 “Single exits”, TABLE 1006.3.2 “STORIES WITH ONE EXIT OR ACCESS TO ONE EXIT FOR OTHER OCCUPANCIES” and section 1030.1 “General” to 
correct a conflict between the provisions in Section 1006.3.2 Item 4 and Table 1006.3.2(2) with regard to Group R4.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This provides clarification in the current requirements.
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E32-15	1008.2.2, 1008.3.5;	Revise sections 1008.2.2 ‘Exit discharge’ and 
1008.3.5 “Illumination level under emergency power” to replace the term “lighting unit” with “bulb or ballast” for consistency with terminology used by the industry and terminology defined in the
National Electrical Code.  The code change was further modified by public comment.  This public comment is primarily focused upon correcting the terminology that applies to all types of fixtures
and aligns with new technologies.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This is a clarification of requirements; therefore there is no change in construction cost.
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E33-15	1008.2.2, 1008.2.3(New)	Revise the title of section 1008.2.2 Exit discharge Group I-2 and add new section 1008.2.3 “Exit Discharge” to reference the requirements for a safe dispersal area in Section 1028.5 and to set the lighting limit for that dispersal area. This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification references the requirements for a safe dispersal area in Section 1028.5 rather than repeat the requirements.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The allowed reduction in illumination will provide a reduction in cost of construction since illumination requirements will be limited.
This applies to both illumination provided under normal power and emergency power.
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E34-15	1009.1	1009.1 Accessible means of egress required.

	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  The section defers to the FBC, Accessibility. 	No action is needed	
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E39-15	1009.3, 1009.4	  Provide  requirements for accessible means of egress	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  These sections are reserved and defer to the FBC, Accessibility.	No action is needed	
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E40-15	1009.7.2	Provide  requirements for accessible means of egress	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  This section is reserved and defers to the FBC, Accessibility.	No action is needed	
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E41-15	1009.7.2, 1009.7.4	Provide  requirements for accessible means of egress	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  These sections are reserved and defer to the FBC, Accessibility.	No action is needed	
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E45-15	1009.8	Provide  requirements for accessible means of egress	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  This section is reserved and defers to the FBC, Accessibility	No action is needed	
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E46-15	1009.8	Provide  requirements for accessible means of egress	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  This section is reserved and defers to the FBC, Accessibility	No action is needed	
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E47-15	1010.1.1, 1010.1.1.1	Revise sections 1010.1.1 “Size of doors” and 
1010.1.1.1 “Projections into clear width” as follows: 

The modification to the last sentence of Section 1010.1.1 and Exceptions 10 and 11 is for consistency with terminology used in Exception 5. The modification for Exception 11 is to clarify that the door provisions are for stalls.
The proposal is a good clean up and provides consistency in terminology.  The code chance was further modified by the Committee. The modification to the last sentence of Section 1010.1.1 and Exceptions 10 and 11 is for consistency with terminology used in Exception 5. The modification for Exception 11 is to clarify that the door provisions are for stalls 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The proposal is a clarification and coordination of current requirements; therefore, there is no impact on the cost.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC.

(Note: this section has an additional exception for door height and width for building of 400 square feet or less).	

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E49-15

OVERLAPPING	1010.1.1 (IFC [BE] 1010.1.1)	Modifies the exception to Section 1010.1.1 “Size of doors.” The proposed revisions are intended to improve clarity and consistency of the language of these sections of the code, and appear to be essentially editorial. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.  Editorial changes only. No technical changes intended.
	This change is not similar to that of the FBC. The FBC has specific change to this section..	Overlapping provision to be considered during step 2 of the code change process  

OVERLAPPING	
E53-15	1010.1.4.1.2	Revise section 1010.1.4.1.2 “Other than egress component” to provide consistency in the language related to breakout force for revolving doors.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Editorial fix.
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E54-15	202, 1010.1.4.2;	Revise the definition for “LOW-ENERGY POWER-OPERATED DOOR” and 1010.1.4.2 “Power-operated” to provide consistency in the language related to breakout force for revolving doors and to require that  low energy power-operated sliding doors and low energy power-operated folding doors must comply with BHMA A156.38.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
No cost implications. Manufacturers of low energy power-operated sliding or folding doors are voluntarily complying with this standard.
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E55-15	709.5, 1010.1.4.2;	Revise  sections 709.5 “Openings” and 
1010.1.4.2 “Power-operated doors” to coordinate with changes to Section 1010.1.4.3 of last cycle. The additional words clarifies the special applications for these types of doors.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
No technical changes	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E61-15	1010.1.9.3 (New)	Add new section 1010.1.9.3 “Monitored or recorded egress” to clarify that monitoring egress systems are permitted as long as egress in emergencies is addressed.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
No cost impact unless the building owner chooses to install a system to monitor or record egress.
	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC

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E62-15	1010.1.9.3	Revise section 1010.1.9.3 “Locks and latches” 
to allow doors to roofs not intended to be occupied to be locked preventing access into the building from the roof.  This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification is to delete the last portion of Item 6 to address security concerns in urban areas where access to a roof may be via the roof of an adjacent building.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
No costs unless doors providing access to the roof are desired to be locked. If these doors are to be locked, this proposal provides guidance for selecting locking hardware.
	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E64-15	1010.1.9.5.1	Revise section 1010.1.9.5.1 “Closet and bathroom doors in Group R-4 occupancies” to clarify that closets with a door that latches should be able to be unlatched from the inside.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This is eliminating a requirement for locks.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E66-15	1010.1.9.7	Revise section 1010.1.9.7 “Delayed egress” to permit the use of delayed egress system on door(s) other than the main entrance/exit door(s) from a courtroom.  This code change was further modified by public comment.  

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E68-15	1010.1.9.7	Revise section 1010.1.9.7 “Delayed egress” to allow the use of delayed egress locking systems to also include egress doors serving Group E classrooms with an occupant load of less than 50, as well as secondary exits or exit access doors serving courtrooms.  The code change was modified by the Committee.  There were two modification to this proposal. One modification was to delete the limit of 10 occupants. The
proposed text was not clear as to if this was an entire facility or just one classroom.

 Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
No cost impact unless the building owner chooses to install a delayed egress locking system.

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E69-15	1010.1.9.7	Revise section1010.1.9.7 “Delayed egress (item 5)” to include Group I-1 occupancies and to allow up to two delayed egress systems. As in Group I-2, Group I-1 occupancies may need more than one delayed egress system.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
This is a design option that would allow two delayed egress locking systems in the means of egress, which would increase costs,
but it is not a requirement.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E70-15	1010.1.9.8	Revise section 1010.1.9.8 “Sensor release of electrically locked egress doors” to revise the occupancy groups to allow this locking arrangement to be used in all occupancies except
occupancy Group H.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
No cost impact unless the building owner chooses to install a delayed egress locking system	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E71-15	1010.1.9.8	Revise section1010.1.9.8 “Sensor release of electrically locked egress doors” to improve clarity and consistency in the language. The charging language is proposed to eliminate redundancy in this section. The change improves consistency of the terms used for this type of locking system.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
No cost impact. No technical revisions to these shall be permitted locking systems.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E72-15

NO ACTION 	1010.1.9.9, 1010.1.10	Revise sections1010.1.9.9 “Door hardware release of electrically locked egress doors” and 
1010.1.10 “Panic and fire exit hardware” for the terminology to be consistent throughout the sections.  The code change was further modified by the Committee. The modification to Item 3 is for the terminology to be consistent throughout the section and is consistent with the main proposal. The other changes correlate and clarifies terminology. 

 Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
No cost impact unless the building owner chooses to install these shall be permitted locking systems
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E-73-15	1010.1.9.10
	Revises section 1010.1.9.10 “Locking arrangements in correctional facilities” for consistency with how correctional facilities are defined in section 308.5 and removes list of uses/occupancies.  There are multiple uses within correctional and detention facilities. The current list is not all-inclusive. Elimination of the lists would allow for the detention and correctional facilities to address security needs appropriately.

Cost Impact: Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal is a clarification of requirements.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E74-15	1010.1.9.11	Revises section 1010.1.9.11 “Stairway Doors” to delete the limitation on the number of stories in this section, stair doors on subsequent stories would be allowed to be locked from the non-egress side consistent with doors on all other floors.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This proposal will have no impact on the cost of construction.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E77-15	1010.1.10	Revises section 1010.1.10 “Panic and fire exit hardware” to clarify that panic and fire exit hardware is required for pivoted or side-hinged swinging doors.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of conduction. The proposal clarifies existing code text.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E78-15	1010.1.10	Revises section 1010.1.10 “Panic and fire exit hardware” to revise the 2nd exception to allow doors in the means of egress of Group A or E occupancy with an occupant load of 50 or more to be equipped with doors complying with IBC Section 1010.1.9.8 Sensor release of electrically locked doors.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. No cost impact unless the building owner chooses to install a sensor release of electrically locked doors locking system.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E81-15	1010.3, 1010.3.1, 1010.3.2 (New) 
	Revises section 1010.3. “Turnstiles and similar devices,” section 1010.3.1 “Capacity,” and section 1010.3.2 “Security access turnstiles” to provide additional requirements for new modern turnstiles used for security access in buildings. 

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
The intent of this code change is to provide additional requirements for new modern turnstiles used for security access in buildings. This code change will probably increase construction costs due to these new requirements; however, the new requirements will enhance overall building safety when these security access turnstiles are installed in a building.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E82-15	1011.6	Revises section 1011.6 “Stairway landings” to establish a minimum depth/run for a landing.  The Code change was further modified by public comment.  This public comment modifies the original proposal to clarify the minimum depth and width for all stairway landings.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. There could be a very slight increase in construction costs if the current language isn't interpreted as establishing a minimum landing depth/run.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E84-15	1011.10	Revises section 1011.10 “Spiral Stairways” to coordinate with the IRC on how spiral stairways are measured.  This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification is a correction for the language on what to measure too. The distance is from the narrow edge to the walk line.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. In fact, this proposal will drastically reduce the cost of construction by not eliminating
space saving spiral stairs from most applications where the intent of the code is to allow their use. Space saved = $ saved.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E85-15	1011.11, 1014.1	Revises section 1011.11 “Handrails” and section 1014.1 “Where required” by substituting the term "flights of stairways" for "stairways" which clarifies the intent of the code.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal requires no additional resources and therefore does not affect the cost of construction.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E86-15	1011.16	Revises section 1011.16 “Ladders” to clarify current requirements and to provide for construction requirements for permanent ladders as per the IMC Section 306.5.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal is a clarification of current requirements.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E87-15	1013.2	Revises section 1013.2 “Floor-level exit signs in Group R-1” to allow the bottom of the required low-level exit signs to be located between 10- and 18- inches of the floor level.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal provides for more flexibility in how to meet the requirements for floor level exit signs.  This is coordinated with the requirements for low level exit signs in NFPA 101.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E89-15	1013.4,
1111.3	Revises section 1013.4 “Raised character and braille exit signs” and section 1111.3 “Other signs” to coordinate the revision to the next edition of the ICC A117.1 standard for tactile exit signage, Section 504.10.
Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a possible reduction in signage.	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  Sections defer to the FBC, Accessibility.	No action needed.	
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E90-15	1013.6.3	Revises section 1013.6.3 “Power source” to move exception 2 to the main paragraph to make it a requirement.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a movement of requirements only therefore, there is no change in cost.                                                                                                     	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E92-15	1015.3	Revises section 1015.3 “Height” to coordinate between the IBC and the IRC on handrail heights.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
This proposal could result in a reduction of the required guard height. This is coordination with the IRC.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E94-15	1015.3	Revises section 1015.3 “Height” to coordinate between OSHA and IBC guard and handrail height requirements.

Cost impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.  For the condition this proposal addresses, the IBC requires a 42 inch high guard and a handrail between 34 and 38 inches high.
Construction cost is inherently less when the handrail and guard are one and the same.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E96-15	1015.6,
1015.7,
 IMC 304.11		Revises section 1015.6 “Mechanical equipment, systems, and devices,” section 1015.7 “Roof access,” and Section 304.11 IMC “Guards” to eliminate confusion by deleting the unnecessary language leaving the application of the referenced standard to be applied on a case by case basis to fit the specific activities that may occur on an individual roof.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification was to delete the requirement for ‘permanent’ for the anchors. The ANSI/ASSE Z 359.1 standard dos allow for non-permanent anchors.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal will decrease the cost of construction in those cases where fall arrest anchorage devices would be installed instead of guards by providing increased flexibility in locating the anchors.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E100-15	202,
1017.3	Revises section 202 Common path of egress travel” and section 1017.3 “Measurement.” The intent of the change is to clarify that the common path of egress travel and exit access travel distance are measured in the same way.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Provisions simply provide clarification of current requirements.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E104-15	1019.3	Revises section 1019.3 “Occupancies other than groups I-2 and I-3.” to clarify exception 8.  The change will fix the misinterpretation that the exit access stairway serving the main floor are exit access stairways.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal is a clarification of provisions. There is no change in requirements.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E106-15	Table 1020.2	Revises Table 1020.2 to coordinate with the defined term of ambulatory care facilities.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a clarification; therefore, there is no change in cost.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E107-15	1020.4	Revises section 1020.4 “Dead ends” to remove R-4 from the list for dead ends. Group R-4 facilities are permitted to be single exit buildings, so the dead end provisions would never be practical.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is eliminating an erroneous requirement.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E110-15	1023.3.1	Revises section 1023.3.1 “Extension” to add exception 3 which states Separation between an interior exit stairway or ramp and the exit passageway extension shall not be required when the interior exit stair and the exit passageway extension are pressurized in accordance with Section 909.20.5.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This code change will reduce the cost of construction where pressurized stairs discharge through an exit passageway extension. The door and fire barrier between the exit passageway extension and the stair would not be required.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E111-15	1023.4	Revises section 1023.4 “Openings” to replace “necessary” with the word “require” for consistency within the code.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The code change proposal does not seek to change requirements, it merely seeks to install improved regulatory language, therefore
cost of construction is not at issue.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E112-15	1023.5	Revises section 1023.5 “Penetrations” to allow security systems to penetrate an exit enclosures.  This allowance for security systems to penetrate a stairway enclosure is appropriate. Security systems are needed for occupant safety. These systems can also be used for remote assessment of a stairway during an emergency. This is coordinated with NFPA 101.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposed language addressed a limitation in the code regarding security systems being able to penetrate exit enclosures. If anything, the cost of construction will be decreased by allowing an acceptable way for installing such systems.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E113-15	1023.5,
1024.6	Revises section 1023.5 and section 1024.6 “Penetrations” to change the term ‘sprinkler piping and standpipes' to 'fire protection systems'.   This change would allow for all systems used
for firefighting. It also adds the term  'two-way communication system'  to allow for requirements associated with the fire fighters communication, the requirements in high rises for systems in the stairway every five floors, and areas of refuge.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification is to maintain the exceptions and is coordination with F49-15. The exceptions are needed to allow for outlets, light switches, fire alarm pull stations and exit signs.  Also, the code change was further modified by public comment.  The purpose of the Public Comment is to simply combine the Committee Action on E 112-15 (Approval As Submitted) with the Committee Action on E 113-15

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
This change would not allow the rated exit enclosure wall to be used as a chase for building services. This may require an
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E114-15	1023.11	Revises section 1023.11 to reference section 412.3.2 for smokeproof enclosures.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal only reduces potential confusion and clarifies the intent of the code. No cost impact is associated with this change.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E115-15	1023.12 (New),
1024.8 (New),
1026.5 (New)	Adds sections 1023.12, 1024.8, and 1026.5 “Standpipes” to remind reviews to go check sections 905.3 and 905.4 to see if standpipes are required for interior exit stairs and ramps, exit passageways and horizontal exits.  The code change was further modified by public comment.  One concern expressed by the Egress Committee was that these references could be construed as requirements rather than pointers. We have changed the text to address this issue in this public comment.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change will save money by providing a reminder to designers and plan reviewers to check for the need for standpipes
when the design includes interior exit stairways or ramps, exit passageways and horizontal exits.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E117-15	1025.1	Revises section 1025.1 “General” to delete Group I-2 from the facilities that require luminous egress path markings.  Luminous egress path markings are not needed in Group I-2 facilities. A hospital and nursing home already has multiple redundancies to address emergency egress such as trained staff, defend-in-place protection for first response and emergency generators.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The deletion of luminous egress markings will be a saving in initial construction, maintenance cost of the markings and a savings in
energy if the lights do not have to stay on.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E118-15	1025.1	Revises section 1025.1 “General” to delete group I-4 from the occupancies that would result in luminous egress path markings being
required.  Day care facilities would not be a high-rise building on their own. The fact that a day care was within a high rise building should not be a trigger for luminous egress path markings in the stairways.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This will eliminate a requirement for luminous egress path markings in buildings that had a day care but were not one of the use
groups named.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E119-15	1025.1	Revises section 1025.1 “General” to delete group I-3 from the occupancies that would result in luminous egress path markings being required.  Luminous egress path markings are not needed in Group I-3 facilities.  A jail already has multiple redundancies to address emergency egress such as trained staff, defend-in-place protection for first response and emergency generators.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The deletion of luminous egress markings will be a saving in initial construction, maintenance cost of the markings and a savings in
energy if the lights do not have to stay on.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E120-15	1025.2.5	Revises section 1025.2.5 “Obstacles” to add the exception that minimum width of 1 inch (25 mm) shall not apply to markings listed in accordance
with UL 1994.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This exception will simply provide an equivalent method of compliance similar to what is already provided for in 1025.2.1, 1025.2.3
and 1025.2.4.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E123-15	1026.4	Revises section 1026.4 “Refuge area” to clarify the requirement for when the actual occupant load is less than the capacity of the exit. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposed change will actually relax the requirement. Thus, building owners can maximize the use of the floor area for their
buildings without having to make floor areas usable for refuge areas in order to accommodate more occupants than the area is legally permitted to have.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E124-15	1026.4.1	Revises 1026.4 “Capacity” to clarify the capacity requirements for horizontal exit refuge areas for defends in place occupancies.  

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This is a reference to more specific requirements already in the code.

	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E126-15	1027.5,
1027.6	Revises section 1027.5 “Location” to add an exception to limit the fire separation distance to 5 ft. for an R-3 occupancy.  Also, revises section 1027.6 “Exterior exit stairway and ramp protection” to exempt an exterior exit stairway on up to a 4 story R-3 from being separated from the interior of a building.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change adds clarity to the code and codifies current practice of not requiring a separation from the dwelling unit. Additionally the reduced side yard increases buildable area.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E130-15	1028.4.1	Revises section 1028.4.1 “Width or capacity” to delete an outdated and unused code requirement for egress courts. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This will save money by reducing the need to install a useless guardrail in oversized egress courts.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E132-15	202,
 1005.3.1, 1005.3.2, 1009.3, 1009.4, 1019.3, 1029.6, 1029.6.3, 1029.7, 1029.8,
1029.8.1, 1029.9.5, 1029.12.2.1, Table 1029.12.2.1, 1029.12.2.2	Revises sections 202 “Definitions,’’ section 1005.3.1 “Stairways,’ section 1005.3.2 “Other egress components,” section 1009.3 “Stairways,” section 1009.4 “Elevators,” section 1019.3 “Occupancies other than Groups I-2 and I-3,” section 1029.6 “Capacity of aisle for assembly,” 1029.6.3 “Outdoor smoke-protected assembly seating,” 1029.7 “Travel distance,” section 1029.8.1 “Path through adjacent row,” section 1029.9.5 “Dead end aisles,” section 1029.12.2.1 “Dual access,” and Table 1029.12.2.1 “Smoke protected assembly aisle accessways.”  for consistency and correct code terminology to alleviate concerns over consistent interpretation.  

The change is a cleanup that addresses open air seating and provides consistent terminology throughout.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal is a clarification of provisions. There will be no change in the cost of construction.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E134-15	1029.9.1	Revises section 1029.9.1 “Minimum aisle width” coordination cleanup for minimum aisle width.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal is a clarification and coordination of current requirements; therefore, there is no impact on the cost.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E135-15	1029.10.1, 1029.10.2, 1029.10.2.1, 1029.10.2.2, 1029.10.3	Revises sections 1029.10 “Transitions,” section 1029.10.1 “Transitions to stairways that do not maintain stepped aisle riser and tread,” section 1029.10.2.1 “Stairways and stepped aisle in a straight run,” section 1029.10.2.2 “Stairways and stepped aisles that change direction from stepped aisles,” and section 1029.10.3 “Transition marking.” to provide minor revisions to clarify the language relating to the transitions between stepped aisle and stairways. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a clarification only.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E137-15	1029.11(New),
1029.11.1 (New),
1029.11.2 (New)	Adds sections 1029.11 “Stepped aisles at vomitories,” section 1029.11.1 “Stepped aisles that change direction at vomitores,” and section 1029.11.2 “Stepped aisle transitions at the top of vomitories.” to provide language addressing the most common concerns with stepped aisles around
vomitories.
Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Attempting to clarify the language.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E141-15	1030.1	Revises section 1030.1 “General” to clarify the current requirements.  As currently worded, it is unclear in Section 1030 that emergency escape and rescue openings are only required for Group R-2 occupancies that are located on stories with a single exit.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal is simply a clarification of current provisions and does not increase the cost of construction.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E145-15	1030.1	Revises section 1030.1 “General” to remove the requirement for an emergency escape and rescue openings for individual dwelling and sleeping units in basement of Groups R-2 and R-3 provided the basement is sprinklered and has two means of egress or one means of egress, one emergency escape, and a rescue opening.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal adds an option to the code. There is no requirement to utilize this option; however, if it is used, the cost of construction may decrease.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E146-15	1030.1.1(New),
1030.5	Adds new section 1030.1.1 “Operational constraints and opening control devices,” and revises section 1030.5 “Bars, grilles, covers, and screens,” to provide clarity to the code for operation of emergency and escape openings. This is a coordination with the IRC. This proposal recognizes the window control devices in ASTM F2090.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal is coordination with IRC allowances for emergency escape windows and allows for another design option.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E147-15 Part II	406,
406.4 (New),
701.4 (New)
(IEBC)	Revises section 406 “Windows and emergency escape openings,” adds new section “406.4 “Emergency escape and rescue openings,” and adds new section 701.4 “ Emergency escape and rescue openings” to correlate with the IBC.  This change was seen as necessary to correlate with the IBC. The IBC references existing buildings with
regard to installation of security bars on emergency escape and rescue openings but the language was not found in the IEBC. The proposal provides that consistency by placing the language in both the prescriptive and work area methods with the other window related requirements.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. These sections were revised or added to correlate with the IBC.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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E-148-15	1031.4	Revises section 1031.4 “Exit signs” to require that the building have exit signs in accordance with the applicable code of record and in accordance with
the applicable requirements from Section 1104.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. There is no increase in requirements	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC.  This is a change to the IFC which is not applicable to FBC
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E150-15	1103.2.14	Revises section 1103.2.14 “Walk-in coolers and freezers” to clarify current requirements for walk-in coolers and freezers.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal is a clarification of current requirements; therefore, there is no impact on the cost.	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  Sections defer to the FBC, Accessibility.	No action needed	
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E151-15	1104.4	Revises section 1104.4 “Multistory buildings and facilities” to add the language “and occupiable roofs” to the current text for clarification.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a clarification. The revised language is only addressing what should already be the case.	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  Sections defer to the FBC, Accessibility.	No action needed 	
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E154-15	1106.5	Revises section 1106.5 “to include “Group U” occupancies because Garages are U occupancies not R occupancies, so this exception is actually directed toward the U occupancy that is accessory to the residential occupancy.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This modification does not impact how a structure is constructed, so costs are not increased or decreased.	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  Sections defer to the FBC, Accessibility.	No action needed	
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E159-15	1107.6.1, 1107.6.1.1	Revises section 1107.6.1 “Group R-1” and section 1107.6.1.1 “Accessible units” to clarify language to be consistent with the language used for accessible housing, and to coordinate better
with the DOJ intent.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. No additional cost. Attempting to clarify language.	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  Sections defer to the FBC, Accessibility.	No action needed	
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E160-15	1107.6.2.2, 1107.6.2.2.1, 1107.6.2.3, 1107.6.3, 1107.6.4	Adds section 1107.6.2.2 “Apartment houses, monasteries, and convents,” revises section 1107.6.2.2.1 “Type A units,” revises section 1107.6.2.3 “Group R-2 other than live/work units, apartment houses, monasteries and convents,” revises section 1107.6.3 “Group R-3,” and section 1107.6.4 “Group R-4” to bring the code into alignment with the DOJ interpretation for counting units within dormitories that have bedrooms in suite configurations rather than separate bedrooms down a common hallway.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a clarification, not a change in requirements.	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  Sections defer to the FBC, Accessibility.	No action needed	
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E163-15	1107.7.1.2	Revises section 1107.7.1.2 “Additional stories with Type B units” to clarify the contorted language in this section.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The intent of the code change is to clarify how the various routes into a building are to be considered and does not change the technical requirements, and has not impact on the cost of construction.	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  Sections defer to the FBC, Accessibility.	No action needed	
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E165-15	1109.2.1.2	Revises section 1109.2.1.2 “Family or assisted-use toilet rooms” to allow for an option for a fixture designed for children within a family/assisted use bathroom.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a design option.	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  Sections defer to the FBC, Accessibility.	No action needed	
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E167-15	1109.15	Revises section 1109.15 “Gaming machines and gaming tables,” and adds new definitions to section 202 “Gaming,” “Gaming area,” “Gaming machine type,” and “Gaming table type” to narrow the requirements by noting additional factors, and not penalizing casinos having numerous styles of the same gaming machine type.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal will make the accessibility requirements of gaming machines and tables easier to achieve, and therefore will not increase construction costs.	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  Sections defer to the FBC, Accessibility.	No action needed	
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     a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

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E168-15	1110.4.13	Adds new section 1110.4.13 “Play areas,” to require an accessible route to play areas.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Playgrounds are recreational facilities; therefore an accessible route to a playground is already required by code. An accessible route to playgrounds is a federal requirement under ADA. Therefore, there is no impact on the cost of construction.	This change is not similar to that of the FBC.  Sections defer to the FBC, Accessibility.	No action needed	
     TAC Action

     Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
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     a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

     Others (Explain):	Commission Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:

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       No Action Needed 	

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