2018 International Building Code (IBC – Fire Safety)
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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	
FS7-15	704.2, 
704.4.1	Revises section 704.2 “Column protection” and section 704.4.1 “Light-frame construction” to  provide further clarification to a code change proposal that was approved last cycle and is included in the 2015 IBC in Section 704.4. Elements within fire-resistance rated walls of light-frame construction are addressed directly in Section 704.4.1.  This code change was further modified by the Committee to eliminate
redundant language by referencing Section 704.4.1 for limitations. Further, the modification appropriately recognizes steel framing
members for the same allowable use.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. By revising this section, there is no additional cost as it clarifies the intent of this code provision. If anything, this proposal will actually save money as some building officials and designers have interpreted this section to require stud packs or built-up columns within a rated wall assembly to be individually fire protected which increases construction cost.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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FS13-15	Table 705.2	Revises Table 705.2 “Minimum distance of projection” to simplify the projection distance requirements by putting the requirements in the table.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This change will most likely reduce the cost of construction by providing clarity to the code.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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FS15-15	603.1, 1406.1, 1406.3, 1406.4, 705.2.3, 705.2.3.1 (New), 705.2.4 (New)	Revises sections to relocate existing provisions.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Because this is an editorial relocation of existing provisions, there is no change in the regulations and therefore, no change in the
cost of construction.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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FS17-15	705.8.1	Revises section 705.8.1 “Allowable area of openings” to clarify that the limitation of openings in exterior walls is based on the fire separation distance of each individual story.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The change clarifies the intent of the code. There is no effect on the construction cost.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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FS20-15	 705.8.5	Revises table 708.5 “Vertical section of openings” to allow temperature rise limitations to not apply to vertical separations as this is a different fire exposure condition than the flame barriers that project beyond the exterior wall.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. The current Code text is contradictory. It requires an ASTM E119 or UL 723 fire resistance rating from both sides, but then waives one of the most critical aspects. This proposal creates the intended level of safety.
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FS21-15	705.8.6	Revises section 705.8.6 “Vertical exposure” to give the designer options while maintaining safety. The fire separation distance (FSD) should be measured to each building not only the adjacent building, which implies one. Further, plan review becomes clearer in terms of how the FSD is measured.  The code change was further modified by the Committee. The modification provides correct grammar for clearer provisions. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is just a clarification of how to measure fire separation distance for 2 buildings on the same lot and should have no financial
Impact. 
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FS27-15	706.1.1.1	Adds new section 706.1.1 “Party walls” to give the designer options while maintaining safety. The fire
separation distance (FSD) should be measured to each building not only the adjacent building, which implies one. Further, plan review becomes clearer in terms of how the FSD is measured. Further modification was made by the Committee to provide for correct grammar for clearer provisions.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. There will be a decrease in cost by providing for a systematic method of handling buildings that have a lot line bisecting them for
ownership purposes, eliminating unnecessary alternative method applications, appeal processes and/or construction of walls not necessary for fire or life safety.

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FS29-15	706.2	Revises section 706.2 “Structural stability” to clarify that that the roof and floor diaphragms must be continuous to properly perform its function. The sheathing which comprises these diaphragms in light frame construction is generally wood structural panels between 7/16 inches to 23/32 inches thickness. These panels represent a very small risk of causing failure of the wall on the unaffected side of a double fire wall assembly. The benefit of performing the seismic function as a diaphragm is generally regarded as well worth any very small risk caused by fire exposure from one side of a
double fire wall.  This modification was further revised by public comment.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change does not create a new requirement. It allows an additional option for compliance that is not required.
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FS38-15	708.4, 
718.4.2	Revises section 708.4 “Continuity” and section 718.4.2 “Groups R-1 and R-2” for correlation between the I-Codes and NFPA 13R's scope recognizing that the intent of the exceptions is to cover buildings protected by NFPA 13R systems and limit the exceptions to buildings not exceeding 60-feet in height above grade plane.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Code Proposal's intent is just to clarify the intended application of the exceptions.
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FS40-15	708.4	Revises section 708.4 “Continuity” to eliminate the requirement for draft stopping in buildings with a fire sprinkler throughout.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposed addition of exception #7 to Section 708.4 will make provisions of this section consistent with the exceptions in Section
718.3 and 718.4 and will not increase the construction cost.
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FS42-15	708.1, 708.4, 708.4 (New), 708.4.1 (New), 708.4.2 (New), 718.3, 718.3.2, 718.3.3, 718.4,
718.4.2, 718.4.3	Revises section 708.1 “General” to include “Group R” Occupancies. Deletes section 708.4 “Continuity,” and adds new section 708.4 “Fire partitions shall extend from the top of the foundation or floor/ceiling assembly below,” Adds new section 708.4.1 “Supporting construction,” adds new section 708.4.2 “Fire blocks and draft stops in combustible construction,” Revises section 718.3.2 “Draft stopping in floors,” deletes without substitution section 718.3.2 “Groups R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4,” deletes without substitution section 718.3.3 “Other groups,” revises section 718.4 “Draft stopping within attics,” deletes without substitution section 718.4.2 “Groups R-1 andR-2,” and deletes without substitution section 718.4.3 “Other groups” to delete the R-4 phrase in 708.4.2, Exception 5. FS122-15 deleted the requirement in 718.3.2 for Group R-4 and was approved. The reason from the proponent stated "There is no apparent reason 718.3 and 718.4 to have handled Group R occupancies differently for floors vs. attic spaces, and it makes more sense for all Group
R attics to follow Section 708.4.2. Without fixing this, R-3 and R-4 will continue to have conflicting requirements in 708.4.2 and 718.4". The phrase in Section 708.4.2, Exception should be deleted for consistency with the decision. Group R-4 and R-3 will be treated the same.  This code change was further modified by the Committee to correctly makes Section 718.4 applicable to all Group R occupancies and through public comment to delete the R-4 phrase in 708.4.2, Exception 5.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. There will be no impact on the cost of construction other than the cost savings associated with countless hours of design time that was saved by people who no longer had to study these sections for hours to figure out what the actually required.
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FS44-15	709.5	Revises section 709.5 “Openings” to allow the installation of a non-labeled protective plate, usually made of steel or other resilient material, to be installed on these smoke barrier doors to protect them from excessive wear and damage.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Allowing the use of non-labeled plates will be less costly than requiring labeled plates.
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FS46-15	712.1.10.1	Revises section 712.1.10.1 “Automobile ramps” to remove redundancy in the current language.  The code change was further modified by public comment.  The original FS 46-15 proposal is an editorial change, cleaning up language referring to parking garages that was leftover from previous code changes. The code originally stated just "open" parking garages before "enclosed" was later added. For these sections of the code, those two distinctions to "(public) parking garages" are no longer needed.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This change should reduce the cost of construction as it will clarify how openings are permitted in floors of parking garages.
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FS49-15	713.8.2(new)	Adds new section 713.8.2 “Membrane penetrations” to allow membrane penetrations on the outside of shaft enclosures.  This code change was further modified by public comment.  This is an editorial comment that does not change the meaning of the original proposal. The proposed new Section 713.8.2 functions as an exception to the prohibition on penetrations in existing Section 713.8.1.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction since it will allow membrane penetrations in shaft enclosures without the need for additional construction/material on the outside of the shaft enclosure. Also, it increases net area for the building.
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FS50-15	713.13	Revises section 713.13 “Waste and linen chutes and incinerator rooms” to eliminate a publishing error.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. No cost impact editorial code change.
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FS51-15	713.13, 713.14, 3002.1	Revises section 713.13 “Waste and linen chutes and incinerator rooms,” revises section 713.14 “Elevator dumbwaiter and other hoistways,” and revises section 3002.1 “Hoistway enclosure protection” because the proposed references in Sections 713.13, 713.14 and 3002.1 to Section 712 are necessary to permit the use of the exceptions contained in Section 712 for shaft construction. By referencing only Section 713 from these sections it could be misunderstood that the exceptions of Section 712 are not applicable for waste and linen chutes and incinerator rooms of Section 713.13, for elevator, dumbwaiter and other hoistways of Section 713.14, or for hoistway enclosures of Section 3002.1. Section 712 is where the exceptions for shaft enclosures were relocated in the 2012 IBC and the reference to that section from Sections 713.13, 713.14 and 3002.1 were overlooked for the 2015 code.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This change will have no bearing on the cost of construction for shafts because it permits the use of the exceptions contained in
Section 712.
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FS52-15	713.13.1	Revises section 713.13.1 to allow a recycling chute to be permitted to be located in the same shaft with a waste chute based on the similar hazards associated with each.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal does not increase the cost of construction because the proposed revision allows one shaft to contain a recycling and
a waste chute where two separate shaft enclosures might be required otherwise. This proposal reduces cost of construction.
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FS53-15	713.13.3	Revises section 713.13.3 “Chute access rooms” to ensure the intent of the code that the room and door provide a minimum level of protection to the
shaft enclosing the chute and the chute access doors.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
This proposal will increase construction costs by requiring that chute access rooms be configured to address an added performance feature contained within this proposal.
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FS55-15	714.2	Adds new section 714.2 to require all listed systems be installed based on the manufacturer’s installation instructions.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification ensures this requirement is applicable to all types of listed penetration systems.  Also, was further modified by public comment to remove the word "securely"  as it is vague and subjective.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Listed systems should already be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
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FS56-15	714.3.1.1, 714.4.1.1	Revises section 714.3.1.1 “Fire-resistance-rated assemblies,” and section 714.4.1.1 “Fire-resistance-rated assemblies” to give the designer options while still retaining safety.  The code change was further modified by the Committee to provides correct grammar for clearer provisions.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This simply clarifies the existing requirements.
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FS63-15	714.4.1.2	Revises section 714.4.1.2 “Through-penetration firestop system” to correct an oversight and clarify application of the exceptions.  The code change was further modified by public comment to correct the oversight and clarifies the application of the exception.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. It simply clarifies the current requirements.
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FS67-15	714.4.2	Revises section 714.4.2 “Membrane penetrations” to recognize the listings of recessed incandescent and fluorescent can lights, or enclosure materials which protect recessed can lights or troffer light fixtures, which have been tested as a ceiling membrane penetration of fire-resistance-rated horizontal assemblies. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. These products are already in use within the construction industry.
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FS69-15	715.1	Revises section 715.1 “General” to clarify that a fire-resistant joint system is not required for the joint between an exterior curtain wall and a rated, or unrated, roof slab or deck.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal clarifies/adds an additional exemption to the need for a fire-resistant joint system.
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FS70-15	715.2	Revises section 715.2 “Installation” to clarify that t is appropriate to install the fire-resistant joint system in accordance with the listing (including manufacturer's instructions) and in a manner to accommodate building movement.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposed text will not result in an increase in the cost of construction. Listed systems should already be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
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FS72-15	715.3	Revises section 715.3 “Fire test criteria” for consistency between the requirements for exterior walls and fire-resistant joint systems installed within exterior walls.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
Any tested system previously acceptable will still be acceptable. This may provide a negligible increase cost.
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FS74-15	1023.3.1, 3007.6.3, 3008.6.3, 3008.6.3.1, 402.8.6.1, 405.4.2, 405.4.3, 407.3.1, 408.3.8, 410.3.5,
510.2, 705.8.2, 706.8, 3104.10, 722.2.4.4, 909.20.3.1, 909.20.3.2	Revises 1023.3.1 “Exit passageways,” revises section 405.4.2 “Smoke barrier penetration,” revises section 405.4.3 “Elevators,” revises section 407.3.1 “Corridor doors,” revises section “408.3.8 Interior exit stairway and ramp construction,” revises section 410.3.5 “Proscenium curtain,” revise section 510.2 “Horizontal building separation allowance,” revises section 705.8.2 “Protected openings,” revises section 706.8 “Openings,” revises section 722.2.4.4 “Columns built into walls,”
revises section 909.20.3.1 “Balcony doors,” revises section 909.20.3.2 “Vestibule doors,” adds new section 1023.3.1 “Extension,” revises section 3008.6.3 “Lobby doorways,” revises section 3008.6.3.1 “Vision panel,” revises section 3007.6.3 “Lobby doorways,” and revises section 3104.10 “Tunneled walkway” to correlate references to provide for more effective application and enforcement of the provisions.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. There should be no cost increase; the proposed revisions are consistent with the intent of the code.
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FS75-15	716.1, 
716.5, 
716.6	Revises section 716.1 “General,” revises section 716.5 “Fire door and shutter assemblies,” and revises section 716.6 “Fire-protection-rated glazing” to clarify that all opening shall be installed per NFPA standards.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification strikes reference to NFPA 80 in Section 716.6 to be consistent with these revisions.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction This code change is primarily editorial but clarifies that all opening protective shall be installed to NFPA 80.
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FS76-15	Table 716.3, 2409.1	Revises table 716.3 “Making fire-rate glazing assemblies,” and revises section 2409.1 “Glass walkways” to maintain consistency in the code when dealing with fire-rated glazing products, by adding the testing and marking requirements for glass installed as part of a floor/ceiling assembly.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The changes to the Table better reflect existing code requirements.
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FS77-15	716.3.1	Revises section 716.3.1 “ire-rated glazing identification” to provide code users more flexibility by allowing the use of the comparable UL standard.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This simply provides code users more flexibility by allowing the use of the comparable UL standard.
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FS78-15	716.4	Revises section 716.4 “Alternative methods for determining fire protection ratings” to revise
Section 716.4 to also reference UL 10B and 10C in conjunction with NFPA 252 for consistency.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change proposal allows options for engineering analysis based on two UL standards.
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FS79-15		Revises table 716.5 “Opening fire protection assemblies, ratings and markings” to provide footnote f to Table 716.5 provided an appropriate reference to the additional permitted marking requirements for fire rated glazing door vision panels.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This change merely clarifies the marking requirements for a specific type of glazing.
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FS80-15	Table 716.5	Revises table 716.5 “Opening fire protection assemblies, ratings and markings” to delete "note c" from Table 716.5 since the note does not make any changes to the current code requirements indicated in the Table.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The cost of construction would be reduced by clarification of the code language through deletion of the misleading note.
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FS82-15	Table 716.5, 716.5.6	Revises table 716.5 ““Opening fire protection assemblies, ratings and markings” and section 716.5.6” to correct an inconsistency in the way fire windows are treated in comparison to transoms and sidelights found in the same frame with a fire door. This provision will allow the same type of glazing that is currently allowed in fire windows to be used in transoms and sidelights in 2-hour exterior walls.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Currently, only fire-resistant glazing is permitted in transoms and sidelights in 2-hour rated exterior walls. This proposal would permit the use of 90-minute fire-protection rated glazing in those applications, the same type of glass currently allowed in fire windows in such exterior walls. Fire-resistance rated glazing is significantly heavier and more expensive than fire-protection rated glazing. Allowing both fire-resistance rated or fire-protection rated glazing in these applications, expands the choices of architect/specifiers and the number of products available for these types of applications. If adopted, this proposal will reduce, not increase, the cost of construction.
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FS85-15	716.5.1	Revises section 716.5.1 “Side-hinged or pivoted swinging doors” to require the test to be conducted in accordance with the positive pressure method specified in the standard.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change proposal only clarifies references to testing criteria.
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FS87-15	716.5.2	Revises section 716.5.2 “Other types of assemblies” to provide for consistency with the testing requirements for NFPA 252.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change proposal only clarifies references to testing criteria.
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FS88-15	716.5.2	Revises section 716.5.2 “Other types of assemblies” to include rolling steel fire doors in the list since they have been tested and listed to meet either NFPA 252 or UL 10B.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. None. The language change has no effect on the product and thus no effect on construction cost, thus no study is needed.
This code change proposal only clarifies references to testing criteria.
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FS90-15	716.5.3.1	Revises section 716.5.3.1 “Smoke and draft control” to make an editorial clarification.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction because they are Editorial changes only.
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FS91-15	716.5.8	Revises section 716.5.8 “Glazing material” to make an editorial clarification.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction because they are editorial changes only.
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FS92-15	716.5.8.1.2.1	Revises section 716.5.8.1.2.1 “Horizontal exits” to delete the 10 inch maximum dimension applied to 100 square inch vision panels limits for swinging doors in horizontal exits. The 10 inch dimension limit is not applied to any other 100 square inch maximum glazing size references in Section
716, including Sections 716.5.5.1, 716.5.8.1.2.2 and Table 716.5.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. If anything this proposal allows greater construction options.
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FS93-15	716.5.9.1	Revises section 716.5.9.1 “Latch required” to show that side-hinged swinging fire doors, and no other types of fire doors, are being addressed in these provisions.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. None. The language change has no effect on the product and thus no effect on construction cost, thus no study is needed.
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FS94-15	202 (New), FS94-15, 716.5.9.3 (New)	Adds new definition “Delayed action closer,” Revises section “Automatic-closing fire door assemblies,” and section 716.5.9.3 “Delayed action closers” to give requirements for these types of assemblies.  The code change was further modified by the Committee to address time delay should be considered.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. None. Delayed action closers are not currently required or prohibited by the code. This proposal provides appropriate guidance where delayed action closers are installed.
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FS95-15	716.5.9.3	Revises section 716.5.9.3 “Smoke activated doors” to provide clarification.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal is a clarification of requirements; therefore, there is no increase in cost.
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FS97-15	Table 716.6, 716.6.7.1	Revises section 716.6.7.1 “Where 3/4-hour fire protection window assemblies permitted,” and table 716.6 “FIRE WINDOW ASSEMBLY FIRE PROTECTION RATINGS” to clarify application of the code.  The code change was further modified to put the list in the proper order.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The clarifying language will provide for a reduced cost of construction.
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FS98-15	716.6.2	Revises section 716.5.9.3 “Nonsymmetrical glazing systems” to bring consistency between the requirements for exterior walls and glazing systems installed within exterior walls.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change proposal provides better correlation to existing code requirements.
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FS99-15	716.6.5	Revises section 716.6.5 “Installation” to clarify current NFPA requirements.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change proposal merely clarifies a current NFPA 80 requirement.
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FS100-15	716.6.7.3	Revises section 716.6.7.3 “Where 1/3-hour fire-protection window assemblies permitted” to remove code conflicts.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. There is no impact to the cost of construction because this change corrects a mistake and the language should not appear where it is stated.
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FS101-15	716 (New)	Deletes section 716 and reorganizes it with no substantive changes, except for the some new titles and new charging statements to make the section flow smoother.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change is a reorganization of existing requirements. No new requirements for providing opening protective have been added.
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FS103-15	717.1.2	Revises section 717.1.2 “Ducts that penetrate fire-resistance-rated assemblies without dampers” to clarify that Section 714.3 is on rated walls and 714.3 is on horizontal assemblies.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal will not increase cost of construction. Since this proposal is only clarification to the code language, it will not increase the cost of construction. Here, "assemblies" actually is alluding to "walls" all along. There are no newly added technical requirements that would trigger additional cost.
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FS104-15	717.1.2	Revises section 717.1.2 “Ducts that penetrate fire-resistance-rated assemblies without dampers” to clarify that only fire dampers are appropriate for the applications described in Section 717.1.2.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal switches between one of the two options already required. Either fire dampers or fire stopping is currently required.
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FS107-15	717.3.1	Revises section 717.3.1 “Damper testing” to clarify the current requirements.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change simply clarifies the current requirements.
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FS108-15	717.3.2.1,
717.3.2.3	Revises section 717.3.2.1 “Fire damper ratings,” and section 717.3.2.3 “Combination fire/smoke damper ratings,” to clarify existing requirements. The code change was further modified by the Committee to remove the same unnecessary language from Section 717.3.2.1.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This simply clarifies the existing requirements.
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FS111-15	717.5.2,
717.5.3	Revises section 717.5.2 “Fire barriers,” and revises section 717.5.3 “Shaft Enclosures” to create consistency in terminology within Section 717, by requiring listed fire dampers and listed smoke dampers.  

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This does not represent a technical change, as Section 717.3.1 already requires dampers to be listed and labeled. 
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FS117-15	717.5.3	Revises section 717.5.3 “Shaft enclosures” to revises exception 5 to eliminate an inconsistency between the IBC & IMC, with respect to the prohibition of dampers in kitchen and clothes dryer exhaust.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal merely clarifies existing language and will not increase the cost of construction.
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FS119-15	717.6.2,
717.6.2.1	Revises section 717.6.2 “Membrane penetrations,” and section 717.6.2.1 “Ceiling radiation dampers testing and installation” to combine Section 717.6.2 and 717.6.2.1 in a way that the requirements could be understood better and more enforceable.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal will not increase the cost of construction since the code change, as mentioned under "reason", is merely editorial for
the code user to understand it better.
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FS120-15	717.6.2.1	Revises section 717.6.2.1 “Ceiling radiation dampers” to provide multiple exemptions for ceiling radiation dampers. Exception 2 exempts exhaust air ducts that meet certain requirements. There is no apparent reason to not also exempt outdoor air ducts meeting the same requirements. This appears to simply be an oversight.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal will reduce costs by reducing the number of applications requiring a ceiling radiation damper. The cost reduction expected is $50-$130 per instance. Prices estimates are retail based on Google shopping search, key words "ceiling radiation damper", conducted December 19, 2014.
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FS122-15	718.3.2	Revises section 718.3.2 “Groups R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4” to remove the requirement for draft stopping in R-4 occupancies considering the protection afforded by Sections 903.2.8.3 through 903.2.8.3.2 of the IBC/IFC that were added in 2015 IBC/IFC.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Clarification of the intent of draft stopping could reduce the requirements for the number of draft stops.
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FS123-15	720.1	Revises section 720.1 “General” to move the list of materials to the end of the paragraph clarified that Section 720.1 is applicable to all insulating materials.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification adds other appropriate insulating materials and includes facings on the insulating materials

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. No change in requirements - simple clarification.
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FS129-15	Table 721.1 (3)	Revises table 721.1(3) to correct the construction requirements by requiring the gypsum wallboard to be secured to the resilient channels rather than the I-joists.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. An editorial correction to the existing code.
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FS130-15	Table 721.1 (3)	Revises table 721.1(3) to correct the construction requirements by requiring the gypsum wallboard to be secured to the resilient channels rather than the I-joists.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. An editorial correction to the existing code.
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FS132-15	803.3	Revises section 803.3 “Heavy timber exemption” to regulate cross laminated timber to be used to form the entire interior surfaces of egress elements.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
May increase cost of construction as a higher flame spread requirement would be required in these new areas.
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FS134-15	Table 803.11	Revises Table 803.11 “INTERIOR WALL AND CEILING FINISH REQUIREMENTS BY OCCUPANCY” to update corridor finish requirements for ambulatory care facilities to be increased as ambulatory care facilities contain occupants who are incapable of self-preservation. 

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. Increasing the finish rating on a corridor will add new construction cost over what is required currently in the IBC/IFC. Any Medicare certified ambulatory care facilities are required by federal CMS regulations to have this system, therefore, the cost of construction will not increase for those facilities. Note that not all ambulatory care facilities are Medicare certified.
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FS135-15	803.11	Revises section 803.11 “Laminated products factory-produced with a wood substrate” to be incorporated between existing sections 803.10
and 803.12. Note also that the proposal to add a clarification of the requirements for facings or wood veneers intended to be applied on site over a wood substrate is also intended to be incorporated as a new section between existing sections 803.10 and 803.12.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Clarifies the mounting method for factory produced panels mounted on wood substrates.
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FS136-15	803.11 (New)	Adds new section 803.11 “Facings or wood veneers intended to be applied on site over a wood substrate” to clarify testing protocol.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This clarifies the testing protocol.
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FS137-15	803.13.1, 803.13.1.1	Revises section 803.13.1 “Direct attachment and furred construction,” and section 803.13.1.1 “Furred construction” to clarify the exception to Section 803.13.1.1 to require all materials in the concealed space to be noncombustible.  This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification further clarifies the exception to Section 803.13.1.1 to require all materials in the concealed space to be noncombustible.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change will save money because there will be no need to provide fire blocking or fire stopping unless there are combustible materials within a fire-resistance rated wall assembly.
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FS138-15	803.13.2	Revises section 803.13.2 “Set-out construction” to add an additional option when addressing set-out construction, but does not change the current code requirements. This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification appropriately removes the term “approved” from item 3 as noncombustible materials are regulated in the code.  

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal adds an additional option when addressing set-out construction, but does not change the current code requirements, so the cost of construction is not affected by this proposal.
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FS139-15	803.1, 803.1.1, 803.1.1.1 (New), 803.1.2, 803.1.2.1, 803.1.3, 803.1.3.1, 803.1.4, 803.11, 
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803.8, 
803.9	Revises section 803.1 “General,” revises section “803.1.1,” revises section “Interior wall and ceiling finish materials,” adds new section 803.1.1.1 “Acceptance Criteria for NFPA 286,” revises section 803.1.2 “Room corner test for interior wall or ceiling finish materials,” deletes section  803.1.2.1 “Acceptance criteria for NFPA 286,” revises section 803.1.3 “Room corner test for textile Interior wall coverings and expanded vinyl wall coverings ceiling finish materials with different requirements,” deletes section 803.1.3.1 “Acceptance criteria for NFPA 25,” deletes section 803.1.4 “Acceptance criteria for textile and expanded vinyl wall or ceiling coverings tested to ASTM E 84 or UL 723,” revises section 803.5 “Textile wall coverings,” adds new section 803.5.1 “Room corner test for textile wall coverings and expanded vinyl wall coverings,” adds new section 803.5.1.1 “Acceptance Criteria for NFPA 265,” adds new section  803.5.2 “Acceptance Criteria for textile and expanded vinyl wall or ceiling coverings tested to ASTM E 84 or UL 723,” revises section  803.6 “Textile ceiling coverings,” revises section  803.7 “Expanded vinyl wall coverings,” revises section 803.8 “Expanded vinyl ceiling coverings,” revises section 803.9 “High-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP),” and revises section 803.11 “Interior finish requirements based on group” to move NFPA 286 to the beginning of the section for editorial purposes, and is appropriate for more product and removes redundant language. ASTM E84 remains an option for materials to meet and the section as a whole becomes more enforceable as it is more easily understood.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is simply reorganization without changing requirements.
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FS140-15	406.8.3, 424.2, 804.2, 804.3, Chapter 35	Revises section 406.8.3 “Floor surface,” revises section 424.2 “Materials,” revises 804.2 “Classification,” revises section 804.3 “Testing and identification,” and adds new standard “E648-14c Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant
Heat Energy Source” for clarification on the equivalency of ASTM E648 and NFPA 253.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This change simply adds a reference to another standard, allowing users to reference either ASTM E648 or NFPA 253, so there is no impact on cost.
			
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FS141-15	707.3.10, 901.7	Revises section 707.3.10 “Fire areas,” and revises section 901.7 “Fire areas” to remove a conflict with the definition of fire area. The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification also provides a positive correlation with Section and Table 707.3.10 regarding fire areas.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is an editorial proposal that will not affect the cost of construction.
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FS146-15	1403.5	Revises section 1403.5 “Vertical and lateral flame propagation” to clarify the intention of the current code that the trigger for requiring NFPA 285 testing is the water-resistive barrier material and not its accessories. It extends to the excepted accessories specifically mentioned to include flashings that are not associated with fenestration.  This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification further clarifies that all water-resistive barriers need to be included in this requirement.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal seeks to clarify only, not to alter or increase requirements.
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FS157-15	Table 1405.2	Revises TABLE 1405.2 “MINIMUM THICKNESS OF WEATHER COVERINGS” to require anchored masonry veneer should have an allowable minimum nominal dimension of 2 inches based on historical use and residential code recognition.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This change will not result in an increase to the cost of construction. In fact, this change may result in a reduction in the cost of
construction as brick shelves in foundations could be slightly smaller, lintels and shelf angles supporting brick could be slightly smaller, and the seismically-induced load of brick veneer would be slightly lower.
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FS158-15	Table 1405.2	Revises Table 1405.2 “Minimum thickness of weather coverings” to clarify the requirements of Table 1405.2 and make them consistent with referenced standards and industry recommendations.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The changes proposed are primarily to clarify the requirements of Table 1405.2 and make them consistent with referenced standards and industry recommendations.
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FS160-15	1405.3.1	Revises section 1405.3.1 “Class I and II vapor retarders” to clarify the vapor retarder requirement for Zone Marine 4.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal will not increase the cost of construction because it is a clarification of existing code language.
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FS162-15	202, 
Table 1405.3.2	Adds new definition “Continuous insulation” and revises Table 1405.3.2 “Class III vapor retarders” to revise the table to broaden the available product solutions to include all types of continuous insulation in order to meet the intent of the code as it related to the appropriate use of vapor retarders, and adds the definition of continuous insulation from the IRC and IECC.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal is a clarification of current requirements.
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FS163-15	1405.3.4	Revises section 1405.3.4 “Minimum clear airspaces and vented openings for vented cladding” to recognize that polypropylene siding should be recognized as a vented cladding based on its similar characteristics to vinyl siding as vented cladding. This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification removes insulated vinyl as it has not been established as a vented cladding.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is a simple recognition of performance, it will not impact cost.
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FS164-15	1405.4, Chapter 35	Revises section 1405.4 “Flashing” to include AAMA 1711 as a standard to reference in the code as a specification for self-adhering flashing that is widely used in building construction. The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification properly limits the application to self-adhered membranes that are used as flashings of fenestration in wall assemblies.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal does not mandate the use of a specific material, and therefore does not increase code requirements or associated costs.
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FS165-15	1405.4, Chapter 35	Revises section 1405.4 “Flashing,” and adds new standard “AAMA 714-15 Voluntary Specification for Liquid Applied Flashing Used to Create a Water-Resistive Seal around Exterior Wall Openings in Buildings”  to add AAMA 714 as a proper standard to reference in the code as a specification for liquid applied flashing. This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification properly limits the application to liquid applied flashings that are used as flashings of fenestration in wall assemblies.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal does not mandate the use of any material, and therefore does not increase code requirements or have associated
costs.
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FS166-15	1405.4.2	Revises section 1405.4 “Flashing” to require that the flashing and weep holes in anchored masonry need to be at a minimum height above finished grade to function properly. The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification reduces the original height from 16 to 10 inches, which is a more reasonable height to reduce the amount of waterproofing that would be required below the flashing.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. If anything, this should lower the cost of construction as it would alleviate relocation of the grade to ensure that flashing and weep holes are indeed above grade.
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FS167-15	1406.3, 2612.5	Revises section 1406.3 “Balconies and similar projections,” and section 2612.5 “Construction requirements” to allow plastic composites meeting the specified criteria to be used in the same applications where untreated wood may be used in balcony construction.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. No mandatory cost increase. This proposal would allow additional materials (plastic composites) to be used in several specific applications. It may be noted plastic composites generally cost more than wood but the use of plastic composites is at the discretion of the building owner.
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S294-16	IBC:1406.3, 1410.1, 2407.1; IFC: 804.1.	Modifies text of Section 2407.1 “Materials”, 1406.3 “Balconies and similar projections”, 1410.1 “Plastic composite decking”, 2015 International Fire Code 804.1 “Interior trim”. This proposal changes the term "guardrail" to "guard" in several code sections. "Guard" is defined in the IBC and should be used consistently throughout the codes.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal will have no effect on the cost of construction. It changes the term "guardrail" to "guard" in several code sections.
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FS168-15	1409.2	Revises section 1409.2 “Exterior wall finish” to correct an error in a submitted proposal.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The manufacturers of the HPLs currently test as if the "through" was in the code.
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FS169-15	2603.3	Revises section 2603.3 “Surface-burning characteristics,” to provide consistency with the IRC and clarify that testing at a maximum thickness is appropriately applied to installations of thicknesses at or less than the tested specimen.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The change is a clarification only it does not add in new requirements.
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FS172-15	2603.4	Revises section 2603.4 “Thermal barrier” to provide an alternate option for use as a thermal barrier.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This provides an alternate option for use as a thermal barrier and does not mandate any material.
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FS175-15	2603.5	Revises section 2603.5 “Concealed spaces” to add the fireblocking requirements within the section.  This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification clarifies that it is the fireblocking requirements that is needed and appropriately locates the requirement within the general section 2603.5 rather than creating a new section.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal is a clarification and adds no new requirements.
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FS178-15	2603.7, 2603.7.1, 2603.7.2, 2603.7.3; IMC: 602.2.1.6, 602.2.1.6.1, 602.2.1.6.2, 602.2.1.6.3	Revises section 2603.7 “Foam plastic insulation used in plenums as interior finish or interior trim in plenums,” deletes without substitution section 2603.7.1 “Separation required,” deletes without substitution section 2603.7.2 “Approval,” deletes without substitution section 2603.7.3 “Covering,” revises section 602.2.1.6 IMC “Foam plastic insulation in plenums as interior finish or interior trim,” deletes without substitution section 602.2.1.6.1 “Separation required,” deletes without substitution 602.2.1.6.3 IMC “Covering,” and deletes without substitution section 602.2.1.6.2 IMC “Approval” to generate identical language in both the IBC and IMC code sections.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification keeps reference to compliance with Section 2603.9 as an alternative.  Also, the code change was further modified by public comment.  This public comment simply combines both proposals, as accepted by the technical committees and generates identical language into both code sections

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal will potentially eliminate redundant testing to additional standards other than UL 723, ASTM E84, and NFPA 286.
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FS180-15	2606.11	Revises section 2606.11 “Greenhouses” to make an editorial change.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal is editorial only. There is no change in requirements.	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
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FS181-15	2609.4	Revises section 2609.4 “Area limitations” to remove the area limitations of Table 2609.4.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This change will actually decrease the cost of construction by allowing for the use of light transmitting plastics in lieu of glass.
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FS182-15	2611.1, 2611.2, 2611.3, 2611.3 (New), 2611.4	Revises section 2611.1 “General,” deletes without substitution 2611.2 “Aggregate area,” revises section 2611.2 “Maximum area,” adds new section 2611.3 “Separation,” and revises section 2611.4 “Encasement” to clarify requirements for interior light-transmitting plastic signs, and allow for flexibility in increasing the size of such signs.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal is intended to clarify requirements for interior light-transmitting plastic signs, and allow for flexibility in increasing the size of such signs.
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FS183-15	1410.1, 2612.2, 2612.2.1, 2612.2.2, 2612.3, 2612.4, 2612.6	Revises section 1410.1 “Plastic composite decking,” revises section 2612.2 “Labeling and identification,” deletes without substitution section 2612.2.1 “Performance levels,” deletes without substitution section 2612.2.2 “Loading,” revises section 2612.3 “Flame spread index,” and revises section 2612.6 “Plastic composite decking deck boards, stair treads, handrails and guards” to provide for greater understanding, which will improve application and enforcement of the requirements; provides coordination with the IRC; and appropriately requires the product component or component packaging to be labeled to indicate compliance with ASTM D7032.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. No cost implications. No technical changes to the code requirements.
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FS1-16	806.3 (New), [F] 806.1, [F] 806.2, [F] 806.3, [F] 806.4	Revises section 806.1 “General,” revises section 806.2 “Combustible decorative materials,” adds new section 806.3 “Occupancy-based requirements,” and 806.4 “Acceptance criteria and reports” to coordinate with the requirement of the IFC.  This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The proposal with the modification brings clarity and additional criteria for approval to the section.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This is coordination with the requirement in the IFC. There are not changes to construction requirements.
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FS6-16	[BS] 1405.18	Revises section 1405.18 “Polypropylene siding” to allow combustible materials to be used as wall coverings for any type of construction if they pass NFPA 268 and meet fire separation distances as noted in Table 1406.2.1.1.2.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. It would allow the building owner to have another exterior wall covering option to choose from that meets existing Code test
Requirements
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FS7-16	2603.12, 2603.12.1, Table 2603.12.2	Revises 2603.12 “Cladding attachment over foam sheathing to cold-formed steel framing,” revises section 2603.12.1 “Direct attachment,” and revises table 2603.12.2 “FURRING MINIMUM FASTENING REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION OVER FOAM PLASTIC SHEATHING TO SUPPORT CLADDING WEIGHT” to make some editorial corrections relative to cold-formed steel framing, this code change updates the AISI referenced standard for cold-formed steel framing to the latest edition.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
This code change proposal adopts the latest industry standard for cold-formed steel. At this time, it is difficult to anticipate how cost of construction will be fully impacted, other than to note that some of the additional costs will be offset by new efficiencies in the design and installation of cold-formed steel.
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FS8-16	Table 2603.12.1, 2603.12.2	Revises Table 2603.12.1 “CLADDING MINIMUM FASTENING REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECT ATTACHMENT OVER FOAM PLASTIC
SHEATHING TO SUPPORT CLADDING WEIGHT,” and revises table 2603.12.2
“FURRING MINIMUM FASTENING REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION OVER FOAM PLASTIC SHEATHING TO
SUPPORT CLADDING WEIGHT” to increase the precision of the tables added in the last cycle for fastening requirements over foam sheathing.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal adds an additional option (18 psf cladding weight) and does not increase cost.
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FS9-16	2603.13 (New), 2603.13.1 (New), 2603.13.2 (New)	Adds new section 2603.13 “Cladding attachment over foam sheathing to wood framing,” adds new section 2603.13.1 “Direct attachment,” and adds new section 2603.13.2 “Furred cladding attachment,” to add provisions for cladding over foam sheathing connected to wood framing.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal simply provides additional code-compliant options for attachment of cladding over foam sheathing and thus creates no cost impact.
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