2018 International Building Code – Structural

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IBC-Structural Code Change No.	IBC-Structural Section 	Change Summary b/t 2015 IBC-S and 2018 IBC-S	Change Summary b/t 2017 IBC-S and 2018 IBC-S	Staff comments	
S1-16	1401.1, 1501.1	Revises to clarify the scoping of chapters and references needing correction from a previous code change.  The code change was further modified by the Committee. The modification does away with the proposed change to the scope of Chapter 15, retaining only the current wording.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This code change merely clarifies the scoping of chapters and references needing correction from a previous code change and does not change any provision of the code affecting cost.

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S7-16	1510.1.1, 1510.2.1,1510.2.2, 1510.2.3	Revised to reorganize the provisions for penthouses.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B		
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S40-16	1507.9.6, 1807.1.4, 2303.1.9	Revised to clarify and update the existing text without any impact on the required specifications for materials used.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
These changes merely clarify and update the existing text without any impact on the required specifications for materials used	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B		
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G22-15	304.2, 308.2, 310.2, 402.2, 406.2, 410.2, 411.2, 412.2, 423.2, 502.1, 702.1, 802.1, 902.1,
1002.1, 1102.1, 1202.1, 1402.1, 1502.1, 1602, 1602.1, 1609.2, 1612.2, 1613.2, 1615.2, 1702.1, 1802.1,
2102.1, 2202.1, 2302.1, 2402.1, 2502.1, 2602.1, 3102.2, 3105.2, 3110.2, 404.1.1, 408.1.1, 722.1.1, [F]
307.2, [F] 415.2, [F] 421.2	Deletes definition “AMBULATORY CATR FACILITY.” Modifies Section 1602.1. There are changes to the following Definition sections of 304.2, 308.2, 310.2, 402.2, 406.2, 410.2, 411.2, 412.2, 415.2, 421.2, 423.2, 502.1, 702.1, 722.1.1, 802.1, 902.1, 1002.1, 1102.1, 1202.1, 1402.1, 1502.1, 1602, 1602.1, 1609.2,1612.2, 1613.2, 1615.2, 1702.1, 1802.1, 2102.1, 2302.1, 2402.1, 2502.1, 2602.1, 3102.2, 3105.2, 3110.2.

The intent of this proposal is to remove the definition list sections scattered about the code and the lists of defined terms
included within each such section. In general when new terms are added to Chapter 2, they rarely find themselves being added to one of these lists. Terms can be removed from Chapter 2, but don't always get removed from these lists. This proposal simply amends the sections to remove the lists and send the code users directly to Chapter 2.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal is purely editorial in nature and will have no impact on actual construction.
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G180-15
	406.7.2, TABLE 601, 603.1, 705.2.3, 803.3, 803.13.3, 1406.3, [BG] 1510.2.5, [BG] 1510.3,
3105.3, D102.2.8, IFC 803.1	Modifies text of Section 406.7.2 “Canopies”, 603.1 “Allowable materials”, 705.2.3 “Combustible projections”, 803.3 “Heavy timber exemption”, 803.13.3 “Heavy timber construction”, 1406.3 “Balconies and similar projections”, [BG] 1510.2.5 “Type of construction”, [BG] 1510.3 “Tanks”, 3105.3 “Design and construction”, D102.2.8 “Permanent canopies”, IFC Section 803.1 “General”. Modifies TABLE 601 (601) “FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING ELEMENTS (HOURS)”

This change is a reorganization of two sections and is not intended to change the intent of the code. This code change is part 2 of a proposal to reorganize Type IV Section 602.4 and heavy timber section 2304.11. This part of the change includes references found throughout the IBC to either: Type IV construction, Section 602.4, Section 2304.11, or "heavy timber". This change should follow directly after the 602.4 change and the reason for the change is included in that reason statement. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
			
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FS49-15	713.8.2 (New)	Adds new exception to Section 713.8.1 “Prohibited penetrations”. The purpose of Section 713.8 and 713.8.1 is to limit through penetrations into a shaft enclosure; however, membrane penetrations should be permitted on the outside of the shaft enclosure. As currently written, an electrical box is not permitted on the outside of the shaft enclosure. This section needs to clarify the intent of Section 713.8.

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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S53-16	1602.1	Modifies text of Section 1602.1 “NOTATIONS”. This change proposes to coordinate the Notation in Chapter 16 of the IBC with the 2016 edition of the referenced loading standard “Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE/SEI 7-16)”.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposed changes will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal coordinates the IBC with the referenced loading standard ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures. ASCE 7 will be updated from the 2010 edition to the 2016 edition as an Administrative Update to the 2018 I-Codes. As of the submission date of this code change proposal, the ASCE 7 Standards Committee has completed the committee balloting on technical changes. The document designated ASCE 7-16 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings
and Other Structures is expected to be completed, published and available for purchase prior to the ICC Public Comment Hearings for Group B in October of 2016. 	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B		
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S55-16	1607.14.2	Adds new Section 1607.14.2 “Fire walls”. This code change clarifies the minimum lateral loading that fire walls are required to resist to meet the structural stability requirements of section 706.2 where the structure on either side of the wall has collapsed and can no longer provide support. This is the same lateral load that is required for fire walls designed per NFPA 221 as allowed by 706.2.  This code change was further modified by the Committee. The modification removes all portions of the original proposal except for new section 1607.14.2 where a clarification is made to indicate the load is an allowable stress design load.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The cost of construction will not increase by clarifying the lateral load on firewalls, since it is already standard practice to use this loading per NFPA 221. This clarification will decrease the cost of design, as it provides structural engineers a clearer understanding of code intent.
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S56-16	1602.1, 1603.1, 1603.1.4, 1609.1.1, 1609.1.1.1, 1609.1.2.2, 1609.2, 1609.3, 1609.3(3) (New),
1609.3(5) (New), 1609.3(6) (New), 1609.3(7) (New), 1609.3(8) (New), 1609.3.1, 202, 2308.2.4, 2404.1,
2404.2, 2404.3.1, 2404.3.3, 2404.3.5, 2405.5.2	Revise text of 1602.1 “Definitions”, 1603.1 “General”, 1603.1.4 “Wind design data”, 1609.1.1 “Determination of wind loads”, 1609.1.1.1 “Applicability”, 1609.1.2.2 “Application of ASTM E 1996”, 1609.3 “Basic design wind speed”, 1609.3.1 “Wind speed conversion”. Modifies text of Table 1609.3.1 “WIND SPEED CONVERSIONS”. Modifies text of Section 1609.2 Definitions “BASIC WIND SPEED, Vult”, “ALLOWABLE STRESS WIND SPEED, Vasd”, “WIND-BORNE DEBRIS REGION”, “[BS] WIND SPEED, Vult”, [BS] WIND SPEED, Vasd”, 2308.2.4 “Ultimate Basic wind speed”, SECTION 2404 “WIND, SNOW, SEISMIC AND DEAD LOADS ON GLASS”, “2404.2 Sloped glass”, “2404.3.1 Vertical wired glass”, “2404.3.3 Vertical patterned glass”, “2404.3.5 Vertical sandblasted glass”, Section 2405.5.2 Skylights rated for separate performance grades for positive and negative design pressure.” Modifies text of Figure R1609.3(1)(1) “ULTIMATE BASIC DESIGN WIND SPEEDS, vultV , FOR RISK CATEGORY II BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES”, FIGURE 1609.3 1609.3(2) (2) “ULTIMATE BASIC DESIGN WIND SPEEDS, vult , FOR RISK CATEGORY III AND IV BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES”, FIGURE 1609.3(3) “BASIC DESIGN WIND SPEEDS, V, FOR RISK CATEGORY IV BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES”, FIGURE 1609.3(5) “BASIC DESIGN WIND SPEEDS, V, FOR RISK CATEGORY II BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES IN HAWAII”, FIGURE 1609.3(6) “BASIC DESIGN WIND SPEEDS, V, FOR RISK CATEGORY III BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES IN HAWAII”,  FIGURE 1609.3(7) “BASIC DESIGN WIND SPEEDS, V, FOR RISK CATEGORY IV BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES IN HAWAII”, FIGURE 1609.3(8) “BASIC DESIGN WIND SPEEDS, V, FOR RISK CATEGORY I BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES IN HAWAII”.

This proposal is a coordination proposal to bring the 2018 IBC up to date with the provision of the 2016 edition of ASCE 7
Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7-16). The changes proposed in all sections harmonizes terminology between the code and the loading standard. In all instances the word "ultimate" is changed to "basic" and the subscript "ult" is removed from the variable "V". Similarly, the word "nominal" is changed to "allowable stress" in all placed to be consistent with the terminology used in the loading standard. The increase in distance in 1609.1.1.1 Applicability to 2 miles from 1 mile is also to correct the discrepancy between the code and ASCE 7. The design wind speed maps have been updated to reflect the maps adopted into ASCE 7-16. Currently there are eight new maps for main wind force and component and cladding design in the ASCE 7-16 standard along with four new serviceability map. The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification picks up additional coordination with IBC wind requirements that were not in the original proposal.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposed map changes will decrease the cost of construction in the majority of the United States. The basic design wind
speeds have been lowered at most locations on the new maps based on the latest data available, thus reducing the overall cost of construction. Along the hurricane coastline from Virginia to Texas, the wind speeds remain nearly unchanged from the current maps and thus the cost of construction will not change. There may be a very small increase in Category IV structures in some parts of the country, due to the new mean recurrence interval for Risk Category IV, which has now been separated from Risk Category III. The basic wind speeds for all four Risk Category maps decrease very significantly west of the Continental Divide. For example, in much of coastal California wind speeds decrease by as much as 16%, 15%, and 11% from the previous maps for Risk Category II, III, and IV structures, respectively. Wind speeds in the Northern Great Plains states are similar to previous maps, and wind speeds in hurricane prone regions from Virginia to Texas remain nearly unchanged. In the rest of the continental United States south and east of the Great Plains, wind speeds decrease as much as 12%, 8%, and 4% for Risk Category II, III, and IV buildings respectively. For a comparatively small number of buildings, the design wind speeds for Risk Category IV increase slightly as a result of the split of Risk Category III and IV into separate maps with different mean recurrence intervals. The wind speeds for Risk Category IV buildings increase on the order of 5% in hurricane-prone regions from Virginia to Texas. The wind speeds for
Risk Category IV buildings increase about 2% in much of Nebraska and the Dakotas and to a lesser extent in the adjacent states. This proposal coordinates the IBC with the referenced loading standard ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures. ASCE 7 will be updated from the 2010 edition to the 2016 edition as an Administrative Update to the 2018 I-Codes. 	This change is not similar to that of the FBC. The FBC provides for Florida specific changes to this section	Overlapping provision to be considered during step 2 of the code change process  

Section 1609.1.1
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S57-16	1603.1, 1603.1.3, 1603.1.9 (New)	Modifies text of 1603.1 “General”, 1603.1.3 “Roof snow load data.” Adds new Section 1603.1.9 “Roof rain load data”. This change proposes to coordinate the IBC with the 2016 edition of the referenced loading standard ASCE 7Minimum Design Loads and associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7-16). In particular, the snow loads variables should be lower case and the required slope factor should also be included in the required roof snow loads data. Also, rain load data should be included on the list of design loads required on construction documents.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification only requires that the rain intensity be indicated.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposed changes will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal coordinates the IBC with the referenced loading standard ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures. ASCE 7 will be updated from the 2010 edition to the 2016 edition as an Administrative Update to the 2018 I-Codes. As of the submission date of this code change proposal, the ASCE 7 Standards Committee has completed the committee balloting on technical changes. The document designated ASCE 7-16 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures is expected to be completed, published, and available for purchase prior to the ICC Public Comment Hearings for Group B in October of 2016. Any person interested in obtaining a public comment copy of ASCE 7-16 may do so by contacting James Neckel at ASCE (jneckel "at" asce.org).
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S58-16	1603.1	Modifies text of Section 1603.1 “General”. The revised code section is a list of information to be placed on the construction documents for use with the conventional light-frame construction provisions of Section 2308. The estimated dead loads are necessary to use the span Tables in Section 2308. The estimated dead loads specified on the construction documents can also be confirmed by the plans examiner.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The proposal will add an additional item to an otherwise required list of information on the construction documents and will not impact the cost of construction.
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S62-16	1603.1.8	Modifies text of Section 1603.1.8 “Special loads”. This proposal clarifies the communication of the designs direct to the builders and installers and allows the installer to provide feedback if the special load element exceeds the loads or requires a different location than was designed.  This code change was further modified by the Committee to make this information required in the construction documents, rather than specifically on the drawings.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.   The modification makes this information required in the construction documents, rather than specifically on the drawings.
 
Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Most current practice currently follows this intent, even though it is not clearly stated in the code. The cost of construction will not increase by specifying the loads and locations, and it may speed up permitting and construction by ensuring the designer provides the information to the authority having jurisdiction and the contractor.
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S63-16	1604.1, 1604.3, 1604.4, 1604.8.2, 1604.9	1604.1 “General”, 1604.3 “Serviceability”, 1604.4 “Analysis”, 1604.8.2 “Structural walls”, 1604.10 “Wind and seismic detailing”. Modifies Table 1604.3 “DEFLECTION LIMITS”. Deletes Section 1604.9 “Counteracting structural actions”.  This proposed changes to Section 1604 will harmonize the provision in the code with the 2016 edition of the referenced loading standard ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7-16).  This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification to Section 1604.4
retains current wording that the committee believes is important.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposed changes will not impact the cost of construction. This proposal coordinates the IBC with the referenced loading
standard ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures. ASCE 7 will be updated from the 2010 edition to the 2016 edition as an Administrative Update to the 2018 I-Codes. 	This change is not similar to that of the FBC. The FBC provides for Florida specific changes to this section	Overlapping provision to be considered during step 2 of the code change process  

Table 1604.3	
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S64-16	1604.3	Modifies text of Table 1604.3 “DEFLECTION LIMITS”. This proposal provides an appropriate option for determining the wind load for checking deflections by allowing use of the ten year mean return interval wind speed.  This code change was further modified by the Committee.   The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification retains a portion of the current wording which was preferred.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.  
There will be no impact on construction costs with this proposal as this proposal does not change the deflection limit, only clarifies the use of the proper wind criteria.
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S65-16	1604.3	Modifies text of Table 1604.3 “DEFLECTION LIMITS”. Redefines I. of table 1604.3.  This code change adds an appropriate nomenclature definition to the deflection limits table.  

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This addition is editorial only, thus this change will not increase the cost of construction.
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S66-16	1604.3	Modifies text of Table 1604.3 “DEFLECTION LIMITS”. This proposal makes the deflection limits easier to apply to steel members.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This is clarification only, and will have no cost impact
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S67-16	1604.3	Modifies text of Table “DEFLECTION LIMITS”, This proposal updates the long term deflection estimation tools for wood products.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This change correlates structural provisions with a new product in the applicable standard and will not increase the cost of construction.	This change is not similar to that of the FBC. The FBC provides for Florida specific changes to this section	Overlapping provision to be considered during step 2 of the code change process  	
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S69-16	1604.3, 1604.3.7 (New)	Modifies text of Table 1604.3 “DEFLECTION LIMITS”. Adds new Section 1604.3.7 “Framing Supporting Glass”. This proposal replaces reference to Section 2403 for deflection limits on framing supporting glass with reference to a new section in Chapter 16. This proposal establishes the appropriate deflection limit for exterior wall framing members that are supporting glass. It is based upon criteria given in AAMA TIR-11 “Maximum Allowable Deflection of Framing Systems for Building Cladding Components at Design Wind Loads”.  This code change was further modified by the Committee.   The modification corrects the proposed deflection limit for longer spans. Some concern was stated with Section 2403 using length of the glass edge while this requirement is tied to the length of member, so some confusion could result.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. The criteria given is well established within the fenestration industry. There is no cost impact for designers and contractors who are currently following "good practice" with regards to curtain wall framing systems. For designers and contractors who are not following good practice there may be additional cost associated with the vertical framing members that are supporting glass. This is a relatively small portion of the overall cost of an exterior curtain wall system
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S70-16	1604.3.3, 2203.2, 2207.1, 2207.1.1	Modifies text of Section 1604.3.3 “Steel”, 2203.2 “Protection”, 2207.1 “General”, 2207.1.1 “Seismic design”. Add new standard “100-15, Standard Specification for K-Series, LH-Series, and DLH-Series Open Web Steel Joists and for Joist Girders”. 
Deletes references to “JG—10, Standard Specification for Joist Girders, K—10”, “Standard Specification for Open Web Steel Joists”, “K-series, LH/DLH—10, Standard Specification for Longspan Steel Joists, LH-series and Deep Longspan Steel
Joists, DLH-series.”

This proposal adopts the newly completed 2015 edition (44th Edition) of the combined SJI-100, Standard Specification for
K-Series, LH-Series, and DLH-Series Open Web Steel Joists and for Joist Girders, in the applicable code sections

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. This code change proposal adopts the latest industry standard for steel joists. 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 steel joists.
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S72-16	604.5, 1615 (New), 1615.1 (New), 1615.2 (New), 202 (New)	Adds new definitions “TSUNAMI DESIGN GEODATABASE.”, “TSUNAMI DESIGN ZONE”, Modifies text of Section 1604.5 “ Risk category”. Adds new Section 1615 “Tsunami Loads”. Many coastal areas in the western United States are subject to potentially destructive tsunamis. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) have supported a 5-year effort to address these needs and develop provisions for ASCE 7 that have incorporated the last 10 years of advances in tsunami engineering research since the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Chapter 6 Tsunami Loads and Effects is a new chapter in ASCE 7. Proposal only affects Risk Categories III & IV and it is not applicable to existing structures.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction.
This proposal may increase the cost of construction depending on the tsunami inundation depth at the structure. Cost studies have shown this increase to be very small, given that the Risk Category III and IV structures in these five western states will already be designed for high seismic loads and ductile detailing. There may be some enhanced tsunami design necessary for vertical load carrying elements of minimal dimensions and capacity. As with other flooding effects, foundations must resist scour. This proposal adds the pointer in the IBC to refer to the tsunami load provisions in the referenced loading standard ASCE 7. ASCE 7-16 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures will be updated from the 2010 edition to the 2016 edition as an Administrative Update to the 2018 I-Codes. As of the submission date of this code change proposal, the ASCE 7 Standard Committee has completed the committee balloting on the technical changes. The document designated ASCE 7-16 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures is expected to be completed, published, and available for purchase prior to the ICC Public Comment hearings for Group B in October 2016. Any person interested in obtaining a public comment copy of ASCE 7-16 may do so by contacting James Neckel at ASCE.

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S75-16	1604.5	Modifies text of Table 1604.5 “RISK CATEGORY OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES”. This code change clarifies the level of risk that pertains to various Group I-2 facilities.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. No increase in cost as this is a clarification only, based on the ICC Interpretations Committee IBC Interpretation 113-12.
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S76-16	1604.5.1	Modifies text of Section 1604.5.”1 Multiple occupancies”. This proposal adds an exception to risk categories for buildings that also have a storm shelter. Unless the shelter is designated as an emergency shelter.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
No increase in cost as this is a clarification only, based on the ICC Interpretations Committee IBC Interpretation 113-12.
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S77-16	1605.1, 1605.2.1, 1605.3.2	Modifies text of Section 1605.1 “General”, 1605.2.1 “Other loads”, 1605.3.2 “Alternative basic load combinations”. This code change updates IBC provisions to coordinate with the latest edition of the referenced standard, ASCE 7, which was updated in ADM94-16.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposed changes will not impact the cost of construction. This proposal coordinates the IBC with the referenced loading standard ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures. ASCE 7 will be updated from the 2010 edition to the 2016 edition as an Administrative Update to the 2018 I-Codes. 	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B		
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S85-16	1605.1, 1605.2.1, 1605.3.2	Modifies text of table “1607.1 MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS, L0 , AND MINIMUM CONCENTRATED LIVE LOADS”. Proposed modifications to Table 1607.1 modify the live loads on decks to 1.5 times the live load for the area served, but not required to exceed 100 psf. 

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. The proposed changes will impact the cost of construction. This proposal coordinates the IBC with the referenced loading
standard ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures. ASCE 7 will be updated from the 2010 edition to the 2016 edition as an Administrative Update to the 2018 I-Codes. 	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B		
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S87-16	1605.1, 1605.2.1, 1605.3.2	Modifies text of table 1607.1 “MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS, L0, AND MINIMUM CONCENTRATED LIVE LOADS”.  This proposal clarifies which live loads are not permitted to be reduced, and more clearly align the IBC with ASCE 7.  

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This is a clarification that does not result in an increase of design loads or cost of construction.
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S88-16	1607.4, 1607.9.3, 1607.9.4	Modifies text of Section 1607.4 “Concentrated live loads”, 1607.9.3 “Elements supporting hoists for façade access equipment”. This proposed changes to Section 1607 will harmonize the provision in the code with the 2016 edition of the referenced loading standard ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7-16).  This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification further updates the proposal for consistency with ASCE 7 due to public comments.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposed changes will not impact the cost of construction. This proposal coordinates the IBC with the referenced loading standard ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures. ASCE 7 will be updated from the 2010 edition to the 2016 edition as an Administrative Update to the 2018 I-Codes. 	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B		
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S89-16	1607.8, 1607.8.3	Modifies text of Section 1607.8 “Loads on handrails, guards, grab bars, and seats”, 1607.9 “Vehicle barriers”. This proposal is intended to be a clarification. The current language only brings up benches in dressing rooms. 2009 A117.1 require accessible benches in dressing rooms, locker rooms and steam rooms and saunas. The loads of 250 lbs. should be applied to grab bars and shower seats wherever they are provided. The load of 250 pounds should not be required for all benches in any dressing room, but should be required for accessible benches in all three locations.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Need cost impact and substantiation. As this is intended as a clarification, there will be no increase in construction cost.
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S93-16	1607.12.3.1	Modifies text of Section 1607.12.3.1 “Vegetative and landscaped roofs”. This proposed changes to Section 1607 will harmonize the provision in the code with the 2016 edition of the referenced loading standard ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7-16).

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposed changes will likely impact the design and construction of these systems because this proposal seeks to reference the
recognized loading standard ASCE 7, which now includes loading provisions for this use type. Whether costs increase or decrease or otherwise may impact design costs are undetermined because the current ASTM reference may or may not be similar to the acceptable ASCE 7 loading methodology, which is consistent with all other provisions in ASCE 7. This proposal coordinates the IBC with the referenced loading standard ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures. ASCE 7 will be updated from the 2010 edition to the 2016 edition as an Administrative Update to the 2018 I-Codes. 	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B		
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S95-16	1607.12.5.1	Modifies text of Section 1607.12.5.1 “Roof live load”. This code change improves the current wording of roof live loads at photovolaic panels. The modification incorporates some additional wording from the referenced standard, ASCE 7, that is preferred.  This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification incorporates some additional wording from the referenced standard, ASCE 7, that is preferred.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
These are editorial changes only.
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S98-16	1607.12.5.2.1 (New)	Adds new Section 1607.12.5.2.1 “Photovoltaic panels installed on open grid roof structures”. This proposal adds roof load requirements for photovoltaic panels that are taken from the latest edition of the referenced standard, ASCE 7, which was updated in ADM94-16.  This was further modified by the Committee.  The modification corrects a mistaken section reference.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposed changes may or may not impact the cost of construction. This proposal standardizes this evolving industry where requirements did not previously exist so that the loading and design requirements are consistent. This proposal coordinates the IBC with the referenced loading standard ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures. ASCE 7 will be updated from the 2010 edition to the 2016 edition as an Administrative Update to the 2018 I-Codes.	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B		
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S104-16	1604.11 (New), 1609.1.1	Modifies text of Section 1609.1.1 “Determination of wind loads”. This code change adds a reference to ICC 500 for determination of loads on storm shelters.  The code change was further modified by the Committee. The modification
moves the reference and clarifies that all loads on storm shelter may be determined using the referenced standard.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The cost of construction will not increase by clarifying storm shelter wind loads in Chapter 16, since wind loads for storm shelters are already required to be determined in accordance with ICC 500 by section 423.
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S108-16	1609.6, 1609.6.1, 1609.6.1.1, 1609.6.2, 1609.6.3, 1609.6.4, 1609.6.4.1, 1609.6.4.2, 1609.6.4.3,
1609.6.4.4, 1609.6.4.4.1	Deletes Section 1609.6 “Alternate all-heights”. Removal of the Alternate all-heights method will ensure that all buildings and structures in the United States are designed with consistent levels of safety and serviceability for wind loading. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposed changes will not impact the cost of construction. This proposal is a re-organization of the pointers in the IBC to refer to the wind provisions in the referenced loading standard ASCE 7. ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures will be updated fro the 2010 edition to the 2016 edition as an Administrative Update to the 2018 I-Codes. 	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B		
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S109-16	1609.6.2	Modifies text of table 1609.6.2 “NET PRESSURE COEFFICIENTS”. Full scale testing and wind tunnel testing has shown that for low-rise buildings the roof pressures coefficients have been non-conservative for the past editions of the code. The values in ASCE 7-16 have been corrected and thus the values in Table 1609.6.2 need to be adjusted to match the ASCE 7-16 values

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. Initial roof construction and roofing costs will increase but overall repair costs following major wind events will be decreased. The
layout of this portion of the table has been formatted to match the remaining portions of the table from the 2015 IBC. This formatting leads to very conservative design values being utilized as compared to the ASCE 7-16 figures for the various wind zones specified in ASCE 7-16.
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S114-16	1613.1, 1613.3.2, 1613.3.3, 1613.4, 1613.4.1, 1613.5, 1613.5.1, 1613.6	Modifies text of Section 1613.1 “Scope”, 1613.3.2 “Site class definitions”, 1613.3.3 “Site coefficients and adjusted maximum considered earthquake spectral response acceleration parameters”. TABLE 1613.3.3 (2) “VALUES OF SITE COEFFICIENT”. Deletes Sections 1613.4 “Alternatives to ASCE 7”, 1613.4.1 “Additional seismic force-resisting systems for seismically isolated structures”, 1613.5 “Amendments to ASCE 7”, 1613.6 “Ballasted photovoltaic panel systems”, 1613.5.1 “Transfer of anchorage forces into diaphragm”. 

This code change updates the IBC seismic load provisions for consistency with the latest edition of the referenced standard, ASCE 7, which was updated in ADM94-16. Modification by committee retains the prior exclusion of Chapter 14 in ASCE 7 and also retains the IBC requirements for ballasted photovoltaic panel

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
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S119-16	1613.3.1	Modifies text of Figures FIGURE 1613.3.1(1)-1 (1) “RISK-TARGETED MAXIMUM CONSIDERED EARTHQUAKE (MCER) GROUND MOTION RESPONSE ACCELERATIONS
FOR THE CONTERMINOUS UNITED STATES OF 0.2-SECOND SPECTRAL RESPONSE ACCELERATION (5% OF
CRITICAL DAMPING)”, Figure 1613.3.1(1)-2 (1) “
RISK-TARGETED MAXIMUM CONSIDERED EARTHQUAKE (MCE R ) GROUND MOTION RESPONSE ACCELERATIONS FOR THE CONTERMINOUS UNITED STATES OF 0.2-SECOND SPECTRAL RESPONSE ACCELERATION (5% OF CRITICAL DAMPING)”, Figure 1613.3.1(2)-1 (2) “RISK-TARGETED MAXIMUM CONSIDERED EARTHQUAKE (MCER) GROUND MOTION RESPONSE ACCELERATIONS
FOR THE CONTERMINOUS UNITED STATES OF 1-SECOND SPECTRAL RESPONSE ACCELERATION (5% OF CRITICAL DAMPING), Figure 1613.3.1(2)-222 (2) “RISK-TARGETED MAXIMUM CONSIDERED EARTHQUAKE (MCE R ) GROUND MOTION RESPONSE ACCELERATIONS FOR THE CONTERMINOUS UNITED STATES OF 1-SECOND SPECTRAL RESPONSE ACCELERATION (5% OF CRITICAL DAMPING)”, FIGURE 1613.3.1 (3) “RISK-TARGETED MAXIMUM CONSIDERED EARTHQUAKE (MCER) GROUND MOTION RESPONSE ACCELERATIONS FOR HAWAII OF 0.2- AND 1-SECOND SPECTRAL RESPONSE ACCELERATION (5% OF CRITICAL DAMPING), Figure 1613.3.1 (4) “RISK-TARGETED MAXIMUM CONSIDERED EARTHQUAKE (MCER) GROUND MOTION RESPONSE ACCELERATIONS
FOR ALASKA OF 0.2-SECOND SPECTRAL RESPONSE ACCELERATION (5% OF CRITICAL DAMPING)”, Figure 1613.3.1 (6) “RISK-TARGETED MAXIMUM CONSIDERED EARTHQUAKE (MCER) GROUND MOTION RESPONSE ACCELERATIONS FOR PUERTO RICO AND THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDSOF 0.2- AND 1-SECOND SPECTRAL RESPONSE ACCELERATION (5% OF CRITICAL DAMPING)”, Figure 1613.3.1 (7) “RISK-TARGETED MAXIMUM CONSIDERED EARTHQUAKE (MCER) GROUND MOTION RESPONSE ACCELERATIONS FOR GUAM AND THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS OF 0.2- AND 1-SECOND SPECTRAL RESPONSE  ACCELERATION (5% OF CRITICAL DAMPING)”, FIGURE 1613.3.1(8) (8) “RISK-TARGETED MAXIMUM CONSIDERED EARTHQUAKE (MCER) GROUND MOTION RESPONSE ACCELERATIONS FOR AMERICAN SAMOA OF 0.2- AND 1-SECOND SPECTRAL RESPONSE ACCELERATION (5% OF CRITICAL DAMPING)”.

This code change updates the IBC earthquake ground mortion maps to provide consistency with the latest edition of the referenced standard, ASCE 7, which was update in ADM94-16. Modification by committee corrects the map titles by deleting "site class B”.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. Use of the proposed maps can result in modest increases OR decreases in overall construction cost depending on the geographic location. Because the cost of structural systems is generally a small portion of the overall construction cost, the overall impact, whether increase or decrease, is thought to be quite modest.
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S124-16	1613.6	Modifies text of Section 1613.6 “Ballasted photovoltaic panel systems”. This proposal will add an option for "other approved analysis" methods for systems in Section 1613.6.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This proposal will allow more flexibility in choosing a method of analysis for justifying ballasted, unattached rooftop PV systems.  Engineering cost will be the same or less. Cost of construction will be the same or less.
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S126-16	1615.1	Modifies text of Section 1615.1 “General”. This proposed change corrects the section to be consistent with the intent and clarifies the provisions for High-rise buildings. Originally one could mistakenly interpret that all of section 1615.1 applies to all High-rise buildings that are assigned to Risk Category III or IV.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.

The cost of construction will not increase by clarifying the provisions of 1615.1, and the clarification could decrease cost due to misinterpretation.	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B		
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S131-15	1704.2.5, 1704.2.5.1, 1704.5	Modifies text of Section 1704.2.5 “Special inspection of fabricated items”, 1704.2.5.1 “Fabricator approval”, 1704.5 “Submittals to the building official”. The primary purpose of this proposal is to streamline and focus the provisions for fabricator approval. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.

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S133-15	1704.6, 1704.6.1, 1704.6.1 (New), 1704.6.2	Modifies text of Section 1704.6 “Structural observations”, 1704.6.2 “Structural observations for seismic resistance”, 1704.6.3 “Structural observations for wind resistance”. Adds new Section 1704.6.1 “Structural observations for structures”.  Currently the code requires structural observation only in the limited situations of tall buildings or higher risk category
structures located in high seismic and wind areas. It is the opinion of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations that structural observation should be required for all large, or important, buildings anywhere in the country. Modifications by committee to remove structural observation thresholds that are based on occupant load and the building height.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction. The may be a small increase to design fees if engineers
request fee to cover this added service. However, it is generally held by many structural engineers that requirements stipulated by the building code will viewed as within the normal scope of services therefore it is not anticipated that there will be a general
increase in engineering fees resulting from this proposal.
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S135-16	1705.2	Modifies text of Section 1705.2 “Steel construction”. Because of the adoption of comprehensive quality assurance requirements for steel construction, through reference to AISC 360 Chapter N for example, this exception needs to be tightened considerably. The proposed modification focuses the exception on a full "project" rather than on individual "structural steel elements"

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. This may increase the cost of construction where the exception was improperly implemented previously. However, it is really
intended to be editorial in nature.
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S145-16	1705.11.1	Modifies text of Section 1705.11.1 “Structural wood”. This proposal is meant to clarify when special inspection is required for shearwalls. Proposal feels the intent of this section is to require special inspection of any nail spacing at 4" o.c. or less without regard to whether the nails are staggered or not. Change will make sure it is interpreted that way.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
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S146-16	1705.12.1.1, 1705.12.1.2, 1705.13.1.1, 1705.13.1.2	Modifies text of Section 1705.12.1.1 “Seismic force-resisting systems”, 1705.12.1.2 “Structural steel elements”, 1705.13.1.1 “Seismic force-resisting systems”, 1705.13.1.2 “Structural steel elements”. This proposal provides a clarification in the exceptions in these sections on special inspection and nondestructive testing for structural steel seismic force-resisting systems and for structural steel elements in other types of seismic force-resisting systems.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
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S147-16	1705.12.6	Modifies text of Section 1705.12.6 “Plumbing, mechanical and electrical components”. This proposal provides periodic special inspection to verify that adequate clearance is provided between sprinkler drops and sprigs and adjacent structural and nonstructural components. Experience in recent earthquakes has shown that pounding between sprinkler piping drops and sprigs and adjacent nonstructural components such as pipes and ducts has resulted in pipe connection failures and accidental activation, which resulted in flooding and potentially compromising the operability of the system should fire following earthquake occur.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. This change might have a very minor impact on the cost of installation of electrical, mechanical and plumbing installations and their
inspection.
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S149-16	1708.1, 1708.2, 1708.3, 1708.3.1, 1708.3.2	Modifies text of Section 1708.1 “General”, 1708.2 “In-situ load tests”, 1708.2.1 “Load test procedure specified”, 1708.2.2 “Load test procedure not specified”. Deletes section 1708.2 “Test standards”.  This is an editorial change of the in-situ load tests. This code change was further modified by public comment.  This public comment strikes the replacement in response to the Committee's concerns. The rest of the proposal cleans up various conflicts and unclear requirements in Section 1708.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
As an editorial change, this proposal is intended to clarify and make the load test requirements more concise. It should have no measurable impact on the cost of construction.
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S150-16	1709.5	Modifies text of Section 1709.5 “Exterior window and door assemblies”. This proposed amendment expressly states that the use of 0.6 multiplier is allowed and will alleviate the confusion that currently exists benefiting all – code officials, manufacturers and builders.  This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modifications are editorial corrections that further clarify that allowable stress wind loads are permitted.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal is a clarification and not substantive. There are no new requirements
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S166-16	1803.5.12, 1809.13, 1810.3.11.2, 1810.3.12, 1810.3.6.1, 1810.3.9.4	Modifies text of Section 1803.5.12 “Seismic Design Categories D through F”, 1809.13 “Footing seismic ties”, 1810.3.6.1 “Seismic Design Categories C through F”, 1810.3.9.4 “Seismic reinforcement”, 1810.3.11.2 “Seismic Design Categories D through F”, 1810.3.12 “Grade beams”. This code change updates the Chapter 18 provisions for consistency with the latest edition of the standard, ASCE 7, which was updated in ADM94-16.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. 
The proposed changes will not impact the cost of construction. This proposal is a re-organization of the pointers in the IBC to refer to the referenced loading standard ASCE 7. ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures will be updated from the 2010 edition to the 2016 edition as an Administrative Update to the 2018 I-Codes. As of the submission date of this code change proposal, the ASCE 7 Standards Committee has completed the committee
balloting on the technical changes. The document designated ASCE 7-16 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for
Buildings and Other Structures is expected to be competed, published, and available for purchase prior to the ICC Public Comment Hearings for Group B in October of 2016. Any person interested in obtaining a public comment copy of ASCE 7-16 may do so by contacting James Neckel at ASCE (jneckel "at" asce.org).	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B	No action needed 

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S167-16	1804.1	Modifies text of Section 1804.1 “Excavation near foundations”. This proposal make it clear that excavations must not reduce vertical support as well as lateral support.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The current code language needs clarification to acknowledge the cross slope for accessibility in terms of site grading. Changing the language to acknowledge this will not affect the construction cost.
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S174-16	1804.4	Modifies text of Section 1804.4 “Site grading”. This code change provides clarification on the question of site grading requirement versus maximum slopes permitted for accessibility.  The code change was modified by the Committee.  The modification place the new text in an exception, which is more appropriate.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The current code language needs clarification to acknowledge the cross slope for accessibility in terms of site grading. Changing the language to acknowledge this will not affect the construction cost.
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S186-16	1807.2.2	Modifies text of Section 1807.2.2 “Design lateral soil loads”. This code change appropriately adds the requirement for the design to comply with lateral loads that are identified in the geotechnical report into the section on retaining wall design.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification provides coordination with the requirements of 1803.5.12.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The code change reflects current practice.
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S205-16	1802.1, 1810.3.11, 202 (New)	Adds new definition to Section 1802.1 “COMBINED PILE RAFT”. Modifies text of Section 1810.3.11 “Pile caps”. This proposal will clarify combined pile rafts which is a type of system that is widely used.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The code change proposal to add a definition will not change the cost of construction since that is simply an addition of a definition. The code change proposal to exempt combined pile rafts will not increase the cost of construction and in favorable conditions (when combined pile rafts are feasible) will decrease the cost of construction.
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S213-16	1810.3.3.1.4	Modifies text of Section 1810.3.3.1.4 “Allowable shaft resistance”. This code change the substitutes recognized industry terminology, generalizing statements for all soil conditions.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The code change will not increase the cost of construction as it is just an improvement in wording.
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S215-16	1810.3.3.1.6	Modifies text of Section 1810.3.3.1.6 “Allowable uplift load of grouped deep foundation elements”.  This is a clarification to replace "capacity" with "load" since a safety factor is implied by "allowable" or "working", and "capacity" is by definition an "ultimate". It is the maximum "load" that is being "allowed".
The word "working" is confusing and further is redundant since "allowable" is always present.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The code change will not increase the cost of construction since it is just a wording change for clarity.
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S221-16	1810.3.5.2.1	Modifies text of Section 1810.3.5.2.1 “Cased”. The section title is changed for consistency with the title and definition of main section 1810.3.5.2 to which this subsection belongs.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction since it merely is a change to make it consistent with its parent section.
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S222-16	1810.3.5.2.1	Modifies text of Section 1810.3.5.2.2 “Uncased”. This code change coordinates the text of this section with that of Section 1810.3.5.2 and also removes an unenforceable term.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction since it is a change to make it consistent with its parent section, and a change in terminology.
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S223-16	1810.3.5.2.3	Modifies text of Section 1810.3.5.2.3 “Micropiles”. This proposal will allow commonly available nominal 12 inch diameter pipe to be used in place of the current cap at 12 inches.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change proposal is simply in terminology and will not increase the cost of construction.
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S227-16	1810.3.8.3.2, 1810.3.8.3.3, 1810.3.8.3.4 (New)	Modifies text of Section 1810.3.8.3.2 “Seismic reinforcement in Seismic Design Category C”. 1810.3.8.3.3 “Seismic Reinforcement in Seismic Design Categories D through F”.  Adds new Section “1810.3.8.3.4 Axial load limit in Seismic Design Categories C through F”. This proposal provides more rational and accurate limits of reinforcement for precast prestressed piles. 

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. As the comparisons of current and proposed provisions in the supporting documentation show, the cost of precast concrete piles with confinement reinforcement in the form of spirals is likely to go up modestly in many situations, because of the increased confinement requirements proposed
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S233-16	1810.4.1.5	Modifies text of Section 1810.4.1.5 “Defective timber piles”. Change to address that if any substantial sudden change in rate of penetration cannot be correlated to soil strata, the pile shall be removed for inspection or rejected

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction because it does not change current practice.
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S237-16	1810.4.4	Modifies text of Section 1810.4.4 “Preexcavation”. Pile types in addition to driven piles should also meet this requirement of 1810.4.4.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The code change proposal will not increase the cost of construction since this is already common practice
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S242-16	1613.1, 1901.2	Modifies text of Section 1613.1 “Scope”, 1901.2 “Plain and reinforced concrete”.  This proposal updates IBC provisions for coordination with the latest edition of the referenced standard, ASCE 7, which was updated in ADM94-16. Modification per committee reinstates the exclusion of Chapter 14 in ASCE 7.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. The cost of precast concrete diaphragms will go up - not so much because of this proposal, but because the higher design force
level for precast concrete diaphragms in Section 12.10.3 of ACE 7-16, which is mandated to be used with the proposed design procedure. The required use of high-deformability connectors with the Reduced Design Option may also contribute to an increase in cost. Finally, the required use of moderate-deformability connectors with the Basic Design Option may result in modest cost increases.
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S243-16, Part I	202	Deletes Definition “AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE (AAC)”.  Removes reference standard ASTM C1386. The definition is not needed and is incorrect. ASTM C1386 was withdrawn n by ASTM in 2013, and AAC is now manufactured to different ASTM standards (ASTM C1691 for AAC masonry and ASTM C1693 for AAC in general). In addition, IBC Section 202 already contains a definition for AAC Masonry, which is both more appropriate and correct.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Revision of this section does not impact the cost of construction. The definition is not needed, and the referenced standard has been withdrawn. The change merely eliminates this error in the IBC
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S244-16	2101.2, 2103.1, 2104.1	Modifies text of Section 2101.2 “Design methods”, 2104.1 “Masonry construction”. Revises Section 2103.1 “Masonry units”. Adds new Standards TMS 404-16 – “Standard for the Design of Architectural Cast Stone”, TMS 504-16 – “Standard for the Fabrication of Architectural Cast Stone”, TMS 604-16 – “ Standard for the Installation of Architectural Cast Stone”. The vast majority of design, fabrication, and installation guidance for Architectural cast stone systems has historically stemmed from industry-generated best practices; a gap now filled with the creation of these three new standards.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The addition of these new standards simply provides consensus-based guidance for the design, fabrication, and installation of cast stone consistent with existing industry guidelines.
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S245-16, Part I	2103.1	Modifies text of Section 2103.1 “Masonry units”. Adds new standard ASTM C1670-16 “Standard Specification for Adhered Manufactured Stone Masonry Veneer Units”. While commonly used as a cladding material, adhered manufactured stone masonry has historically not had a national, consensus-based specification governing the minimum properties for these products. Adopts standard for minimum requirements for this material.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Adoption of this standard establishes minimum physical requirements for manufactured stone veneer units consistent with existing industry practices.
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S247-16	2107.2.1	Modifies text of Section 2107.2.1 “Lap splices”. This proposal reconciles the maximum lap splice length for allowable stress design with that of strength design.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This code change will result in a reduction of construction costs.
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S248-16	2107.4	Deletes section 2107.4 TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5, Section 8.3.6, “maximum bar size” This code change removes a requirement that is now covered in the latest edition of the referenced standard for masonry design.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
No technical change. Removes requirements now covered under the reference standard.
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S249-16	2109, 2109.1, 2109.1.1, 2109.2, 2109.2.1, 2109.2.2, 2109.3, 2109.3.1, 2109.3.1.1, 2109.3.1.2,
2109.3.1.2.1, 2109.3.1.2.2, 2109.3.1.2.3, 2109.3.1.2.4, 2109.3.1.3, 2109.3.1.4, 2109.3.2, 2109.3.2.1,
2109.3.2.2, 2109.3.3, 2109.3.3.1, 2109.3.4, 2109.3.4.1, 2109.3.4.2, 2109.3.4.2.1, 2109.3.4.2.2,
2109.3.4.3, 2109.3.4.4, 2109.3.4.5, 2109.3.4.5.1, 2109.3.4.5.2, 2109.3.4.6, 2109.3.4.7, 2109.3.4.7.1,
2109.3.4.7.2, 2109.3.4.8, 2109.3.4.9, 2114 (New), 2114.1 (New), 2114.2 (New), 2114.3 (New), 2114.4
(New), 2114.5 (New)	Modifies text of Section 2109 “EMPIRICAL DESIGN OF ADOBE MASONRY”. Modifies text of 2109.1.1 “Limitations”. Revises Section to 2114 “Dry-Stack Masonry”. Renumbers 2114.1, 2114.2, 2114.3, 2114.4. Revises Table to 2114.4 “GROSS CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA ALLOWABLE STRESS FOR DRY-STACK MASONRY”.  Revises Section 2114.5 “Construction”. This code change removes the empirical design of masonry provisions which can still be found in an appendix chapter of TMS 402. Modification by committee retains the provision for adobe masonry construction.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification retains the provision for adobe masonry construction.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. While some many argue that not having a simple-to-use empirical method for designing masonry structures would increase the cost of construction, a counter argument could claim that engineered masonry structures yield more economical designs.
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S251-16	2109.3.4.2.1	Modifies text of Section 2109.3.4.2.1 “General”. Through experience and testing, it has been demonstrated that earthen wall systems perform best structurally and are most durable when they are constructed of homogenous materials, both within the brick units themselves, as well as between the brick units and binding mortar. The code should be amended to allow mortars of characteristics and components as similar to those of the adobe brick as possible.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. This code change will not increase the cost of construction. Designers and contractors will still have the option of selecting fasters etting, portland cement mortars.
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S252-16	2203.1, 2203.2, 2210.2, 2211.1, 2211.1.1 (New), 2211.1.1.1 (New), 2211.1.1.2 (New),
2211.2, 2211.2 (New), 2211.3, 2211.3.1, 2211.3.2, 2211.3.3, 2211.3.4, 2211.4, 2211.5, 2211.6, 2211.7	Modifies text of Section 2203.1 “Identification”, 2203.2 “Protection”, 2210.2 “Seismic requirements for cold-formed steel structures”, 2211.1 “Structural framing”. Adds new Sections 2211.1.1 “Seismic requirements for cold-formed steel structural systems”, 2211.1.1.1 “Seismic Design Categories B and C”, 2211.1.1.2 “Seismic Design Categories D through F. 2211.2 Nonstructural Members”. Deletes Section 2211.2 “Header design”, 2211.3.2 “Deferred submittals”, 2211.4 “Structural wall stud design”, 2211.5 “Floor and roof system design”, 2211.6 “Lateral design”, Renumbers existing sections to 2211.1.2, 2211.1.3, 2211.1.3.1, 2211.1.3.2, 2211.1.3.3. 

Deletes Standards AISI S200-12, AISI S210-07(2012), AISI S211—07/S1-12(2012), AISI S212—07(2012), AISI S213—07/S1-09 (2012). Adds new standards AISI S202, “Code of Standard Practice for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing, 2015”, AISI S240, “North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing, 2015”, AISI S400-15/S1-16, “North American Standard for Seismic Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Systems, 2015, with Supplement 1, Dated 2016”.

This proposal is one in a series adopting the latest generation of AISI standards for cold-formed steel. This particular proposal focuses on Chapter 22 by incorporating references to three new cold-formed steel standards -- AISI S240, AISI S400, and
AISI S202. All three standards are published and available for a free download at: www.aisistandards.org.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. This code change proposal adopts the latest industry standards 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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S253-16	2208.2	Deletes Section 2208.2 “Seismic requirements for steel cable”. This proposal is a coordination proposal to bring the 2018 IBC up to date with the provisions of the 2016 edition of ASCE 19 Structural Applications for Steel Cables in Buildings. The proposal removes the exceptions to ASCE 19 for seismic requirements for steel cables. The exceptions are no longer applicable because the load combinations in ASCE 19 have been harmonized with the load combinations in ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures as of the 2010 edition of that standard.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The proposed changes will not impact the cost of construction. This proposal coordinates the IBC with the referenced standard ASCE 19 Structural Applications for Steel Cables in Buildings. ASCE 19 will be updated from the 2010 edition to the 2016 edition as an Administrative Update to the 2018 I-Codes.  As of the submission date of this code change proposal, the ASCE 19 Standards Committee has completed the committee balloting on the technical changes and the standard is expected to be open for public comment in February of 2016. The document designated ASCE 19-16StructuralApplications for Steel Cables in Buildings is expected to be completed, published, and available for purchase prior to the ICC Public Comment Hearings in October 2016. Any person interested in obtaining a public comment copy of ASCE 19-16 may do so by contacting James Neckel at ASCE (jneckel "at" asce.org).
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S255-16	2209.2	Adds new Section 2209.2 “Cantilevered steel storage racks”. Adds Standard RMI/ANSI MH 16.3-2016. “Specification for the Design, Testing, and Utilization of Industrial Steel Cantilevered Storage Racks”. This proposal adds a referenced standard on storage rack systems that are currently installed in many buildings. Many jurisdictions review and permit these installations and this will be useful in plan review so it belongs in the code.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification makes an adjustment to the referenced section of ASCE 7.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. There will be no cost impact. There will be no increase in the cost of construction and installation of this manufactured product.  Cantilevered Storage Racks have been manufactured and successfully utilized in large-scale warehouses and distribution centers for many years. Having a new Standard developed and introduced to the industry at this time is intended to identify, clarify, and memorialize the essential differences in the behaviors of such structural systems and the important considerations and requirements in their detailed design, installation, and utilization. This product will continue to be designed and produced primarilly by the same manufacturers who have been producing cantilevered storage racks, along with the more common pallet racks, for many years.
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S258-16	2303.1.7, [BS] 1404.3, [BS] 1404.3.1, [BS] 1404.3.2	Modifies text of Section [BS] 1404.3 “Wood”, BS] 1404.3.1 “Basic hardboard”, [BS] 1404.3.2 “Hardboard siding”, 2303.1.7 “Hardboard”. This proposal references various CPA standards in a consistent manner and also clarifies that hardboard siding must conform to the requirements of A135.6 in 2303.1.7 in a consistent manner with reference to hardboard siding in 1404.3.2.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal clarifies the code and does not place any additional costs on the user.
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S262-16	2303.2.2	Modifies text of Section 2303.2.2 “Other means during manufacture”.  This code change adds a necessary clarification to the use of surface treatments for wood.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification makes the use of such materials possible as an alternate method.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Material now recognized is pressure impregnated or the furnish (chips, strands, and flakes) is treated during the manufacturing process. There is no change in those requirements.
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S265-16	2303.2.4	Modifies text of Section 2303.2.4 “Labeling.” here are products coming into the marketplace that have obscured the labels required by Section 2303.1.1 and 2303.1.5. This change clarifies that FRTW must have two labels: one for the grading of the wood the other for the treatment. There are also manufacturers making the claim for a lift of lumber or wood structural panel. The change clarifies each piece must be labeled with both marks.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Manufacturer's treating in accordance with the code requirement for pressure treatment or other means during manufacturer already mark each piece. The proposal clarifies, for others, what is already being done.
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S266-16	2303.4.1.1	Modifies text of Section 2303.4.1.1 “Truss design drawings”. Under section 2303.4.1 wood trusses are permitted to be joined by nails, glue, bolts timber connectors, metal connector
plates or other approved devices. Change in language of section to reflect this.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The proposal it to clarify the requirements of the truss design drawings. No technical requirements are proposed for the design of trusses.
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S270-16	2303.6	Modifies text of Section 2303.6 “Nails and staples”. Proposal to add test methodology for achieving minimum strength requirement for staples.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification
removes the last sentence which appears to require a building official to approve the testing procedure on all projects.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. For nails there should be not be any cost implication, the proposal is only adding the test methodology for achieving the already code prescribed strength requirement. For staples manufactured in conformance to the ISANTA ESR-1539 there will be no cost impact. If staples are manufactured to a lesser standard then there may be a slight cost increase. However it should be pointed out that for any fasteners not meeting ESR-1539 would not be meeting the intention of the IBC structural provisions.
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S271-16	2304.8	Modifies text of table 2304.8 (5) “ALLOWABLE LOAD (PSF) FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL ROOF SHEATHING CONTINUOUS OVER TWO OR MORE SPANS AND STRENGTH AXIS PARALLEL TO SUPPORTS”, Table 2304.8 (4) “ALLOWABLE SPAN FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL COMBINATION SUBFLOOR-UNDERLAYMENT (SINGLE FLOOR)”, Table 2304.8 (3) “ALLOWABLE SPANS AND LOADS FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEATHING AND SINGLE-FLOOR GRADES CONTINUOUS OVER TWO OR MORE SPANS WITH STRENGTH AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO
SUPPORTS”, Table 2304.8 (1) “ALLOWABLE SPANS FOR LUMBER FLOOR AND ROOF SHEATHING”. The purpose of this code change is to remove the redundant language contained within the footnotes.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal is intended to clarify the code and does not contain any new requirements nor is it removing any requirements for construction.
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S272-16	2304.10.1	Modifies text of table 2304.10.1 “FASTENING SCHEDULE”. This change brings consistency with the IRC for minimum nail size for roof sheathing attachment which is an 8d common
nail. This change also adds a new standardized Roof Sheathing Ring Shank (RSRS) nail for roof sheathing applications.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Although there are technical changes, existing alternatives for attachment remain unchanged and a new ring shank nail option is added; therefore, there is no cost increase
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S273-16	2304.10.1	Modifies text of table 2304.10.1 “FASTENING SCHEDULE”. The correct length of the 10d common nail is 3" not 3-1/2". 10d common is correctly shown as 3" long elsewhere in
the table. The equivalent number of 16d box nails to the common nail reference is 4. This change makes the specified nailing consistent with IRC Table R602.3(1).

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Nail sizes are editorially fixed, redundancy removed, and with size consistent with recognized sizes in IRC, therefore increased costs are not anticipated.
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S274-16	2304.10.5	Modifies text of Section 2304.10.5 “Fasteners and connectors in contact with preservative-treated and fire-retardant-treated
Wood”. This proposal is intended to bring over the approved language from the IRC into the IBC so that the two documents contain the same requirements for the permissible type of stainless steel fastener used in treated wood.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. The majority of driven stainless steel fasteners are already manufactured from 300 series stainless steel. If a manufacturer were supplying the lesser performing (and lower cost) stainless steel types then there would be a cost increase in going to the 300 series stainless steel. The increase in performance would justify the additional cost. However, the use of stainless steel fasteners is not required, and where stainless steel is not used no increase would be incurred.
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S275-16, Part I	2304.10.5.1, 2304.10.5.3	Modifies text of Section 2304.10.5.1 “Fasteners and connectors for preservative-treated wood”, 2304.10.5.3 “Fasteners for fire-retardant-treated wood used in exterior applications or
wet or damp locations”. The intention of this proposal is to better integrate staples into the code so that the provisions for small
diameter fasteners (nail and timber rivets) also are explicitly extended to staples where applicable. The second part of this proposal is to specifically limit staples to stainless steel where exposed to high corrosion environments.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. Currently when staples are used in treated wood the only known available option is to use stainless steel staples. In this case there would be no cost increase in construction. For use in treated wood if staples are not presently stainless then there would be a slight cost increase, however we do not feel that these staples would be code conforming. In this case any increase in performance would justify the additional cost.
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S276-16	2304.11	Modifies text of Section 2304.11 “Heavy timber construction”. The intent of this change is to help the user be aware of Section 2304.9 applicable to heavy timber for the detailing and fastening of lumber decking.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. Currently when staples are used in treated wood the only known available option is to use stainless steel staples. In this case there would be no cost increase in construction.
For use in treated wood if staples are not presently stainless then there would be a slight cost increase, however we do not feel that these staples would be code conforming. In this case any increase in performance would justify the additional cost
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S278-16	2304.12.2.2	Modifies text of Section 2304.12.2.2 “Posts or columns”. The purpose of this code change is to return the text of this section to be more closer to the text that existed in the 2000-2012 IBC, without creating a conflict with Section 2304.12.2.3.  This code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification reformats the exception as a list so that will be easier to understand.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
No cost impact. Possible cost savings.
This proposal may allow the use of non-treated or non-naturally durable wood where it is protected from moisture by a covering above to prevent moisture or water accumulation and is supported by a 1" pedestal. The option remains to use durable or treated wood and not use the base with 1" pedestal.
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S279-16	2304.12.2.5	Modifies text of Section 2304.12.2.5 “Supporting members for permeable floors and roofs”. This code proposal creates a requirement for impervious moisture barrier systems protecting the structure, supporting a floor, to provide a mechanism for the water to drain out.  The code change was further modified by public comment to at least makes it clear to designers of the need to consider and provide positive drainage of water that infiltrates the moisture permeable floor topping.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. Drainage elements between the permeable floor slab and impervious barrier are commonly called for and installed by many practitioners and will not change the cost of construction in those cases. However in cases where no method to provide positive drainage is currently provided, this proposal will increase the cost of construction.
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S280-16	2304.8.1, 2304.8.2	Modifies text of Section 2304.8.1 “Structural floor sheathing”, 2304.8.2 “Structural roof sheathing”. This code change makes the code provisions clearer by removing redundant language and coordinating wording with other code sections. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal is intended to clarify the code and does not contain any new requirements nor is it removing any requirements for construction
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S281-16	2304.9.3.2, 2304.9.3.2 (New)	Modifies text of Section 2304.9.3.2 “Nailing”. Adds new table 2304.9.3.2 “FASTENING SCHEDULE FOR MECHANICALLY LAMINATED DECKING USING LAMINATIONS OF 2-INCH
NOMINAL THICKNESS”. This proposal adds alternative fastener schedules for construction of mechanically laminated decking, providing specific guidance for use of mechanically-driven nails which are typically used in construction.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This change does not add additional requirements. It provides equivalent alternative options for construction of mechanically laminated decking.
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S282-16	2305.2	Modifies text of Section 2305.2 “Diaphragm deflection”. This code change updates the diaphragm deflection formula by incorporating revisions made in the AWC SDPWS.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.

The proposed change will not impact the cost of construction. The change is editorial and no technical changes are considered.	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B		
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	2305.2	Modifies text of table 2305.2 (2) “VALUES OF Gt FOR USE IN CALCULATING DEFLECTION OF WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEAR WALLS AND DIAPHRAGMS”. The proposal will remove some confusion in the table and footnote regarding the difference between the number of layers of plywood and the number of ply's. The category "other" is removed and replaced with the term "structural sheathing.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The proposed change will not impact the cost of construction. The change is editorial and no technical changes are considered.
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S284-16	2305.3	Modifies text of Section 2305.3 “Shear wall deflection”. The intent of this proposal is to bring parity between the language of SDPWS and the IBC. The proposal provides updates for shear wall deflection.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The proposed change will not impact the cost of construction. The change is editorial and no technical changes are considered.
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S285-16	2306.3	Modifies text of table 2306.3 (1) “ALLOWABLE SHEAR VALUES (POUNDS PER FOOT) FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEAR WALLS UTILIZING STAPLES WITH FRAMING OF DOUGLAS FIR-LARCH OR SOUTHERN PINEa FOR WIND OR
SEISMIC LOADING”. The proposal will change the heading of "Staple Size" to "Staple Length and Gage" to reflect that the column in the table also contains the required length of the staple.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The proposed change will not change the staple requirements for shear wall, and consequentially there should be no change in the cost of construction.
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S286-16	2306.3	Modifies text of table 2306.3 (2) “ALLOWABLE SHEAR VALUES (plf) FOR WIND OR SEISMIC LOADING ON SHEAR WALLS OF FIBERBOARD SHEATHING BOARD CONSTRUCTION UTILIZING STAPLES FOR TYPE V CONSTRUCTION ONLY”. This code change simplifies the shear wall table by eliminating a note and incorporating the staple length into the appropriate table entries.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal does not increase the cost of construction as it merely correlates and clarifies various requirements from standards.
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S287-16	2308.2.3	Modifies text of Section 2308.2.3 “Allowable loads”. This proposal makes it clear that a concrete slab on grade can be used in conjunction with conventional light-frame construction and that the 40 psf live load limit for floors would not apply.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification places a practical limit of 125 psf for the slab on grade live load.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction as it simply allows a higher live load to be used where a concrete slab on grade is used at the ground floor level.
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S288-16	2308.4.1.1, 2308.4.1.1(2) (New)	Deletes table 2308.4.1.1 (2) “HEADER AND GIRDER SPANS, FOR INTERIOR BEARING WALLS”. Replaces with Table 2308.4.1.1(2) “HEADER AND GIRDER SPANS FOR INTERIOR BEARING WALLS”.

The update of Table 2308.4.1.1(2) Header and Girder Spans for Interior Bearing Walls is proposed. Updated spans address use of Southern Pine No. 2 in lieu of Southern Pine No. 1. Footnote "e" is added to clarify that header spans are based on laterally braced assumption such as when the header is raised. For dropped headers consisting of 2x8, 2x10, or 2x12 size framing
and not laterally braced, a factor of 0.7 can be applied to determine the spans or alternatively the header or girder can be designed to include any adjustment for potential buckling. Laterally braced (raised) and not laterally braced (dropped) header conditions and building widths for which header spans are tabulated represent the same conditions used to develop header span tables in the Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. Increased cost may be associated with reduced spans that result from the not laterally braced condition and application of footnote e. Due to smaller building width column (12'), permissible use of Southern Pine No. 2, and the laterally braced assumption for tabulated spans, there are also cases where this change will not increase the cost of construction and may reduce cost of construction.
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S289-16	2308.4.1.1, 2308.4.1.1(1) (New)	Deletes table 2308.4.1.1 (1) “HEADER AND GIRDER SPANS FOR EXTERIOR BEARING WALLS”. And replaces with Table TABLE 2308.4.1.1(1) “HEADER AND GIRDER SPANS FOR EXTERIOR BEARING WALLS”. 

The update of Table 2308.4.1.1(1) Header and Girder Spans for Exterior Bearing Walls is proposed. Updated spans address use of Southern Pine No. 2 in lieu of Southern Pine No. 1. Footnote "f" is added to clarify that header spans are based on laterally braced assumption such as when the header is raised. For dropped headers consisting of 2x8, 2x10, or 2x12 sizes that are not laterally braced, a factor of 0.7 can be applied to determine the spans or alternatively the header or girder can be
designed to include any adjustment for potential buckling. Laterally braced (raised) and not laterally braced (dropped) header conditions and building widths for which header spans are tabulated represent the same condtions used to develop header span tables in the Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM). 

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction.  Increased cost may be associated with reduced spans that result from the not laterally braced condition and application of footnote f.  Due to smaller building width column (12'), permissible use of Southern Pine No. 2, and the laterally braced assumption for tabulated spans, there are also cases where this change will not increase the cost of construction and may reduce cost of construction.
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S291-16	2308.3.1, 2308.3.1.2 (New), 2308.3.2	Modifies text of Section 2308.3.1 “Foundation plates or sills”, 2308.3.1.1 “Braced wall line sill plate anchorage in Seismic Design Categories, Category D”. Adds new section 2308.3.1.2 “Braced wall line sill plate anchorage in Seismic Design Category E”. This code change clears up inconsistencies in the anchor bolt requirements by reorganizing and rewriting the
requirements for Seismic Design Categories D and E.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
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S292-16	2308.5.5.1, 2308.5.5.1(1) (New), 2308.5.5.1(2) (New)	Modifies text of Section 2308.5.5.1 “Openings in exterior bearing walls”. Adds Figure 2308.5.5.1(1) “Single Member Header in Exterior Bearing Wall” and Figure 2308.5.5.1(2) “Alternative Single Member Header Without Cripple”. This proposal adds prescriptive framing and connection requirements for single member (single ply) headers consistent with the IRC. Additionally, provisions of 2308.5.5.1 are revised to coordinate with tabulated header sizes consisting of 2, 3, or 4 member headers.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This change adds a more efficient single member header option in some cases and will not raise the cost of construction.	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B		
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S294-16	IBC: 1406.3, 1410.1, 2407.1;.	Modifies text of Section 2407.1 “Materials”, 1406.3 “Balconies and similar projections”, 1410.1 “Plastic composite decking”, 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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S295-16	IBC: 1406.3, 1410.1, 2407.1; 	Modifies text of Section 2407.1.1 “Loads”, 2407.1.2 “Structural glass baluster panels”. This proposal will clarify code requirements for glass panels that are used as a structural component in a guard.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This change creates consistency with the IRC for glass guards only and allows for more safety and flexibility in design. There should be no increase in the cost.
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S296-16	2407.1.1	Modifies text of Section 2407.1.1 “Loads”. The purpose of this proposal is to return the code language to well-recognized terms, and eliminate terms that have no meaning to the engineers that will be performing the designs of these panels and supports.  The code change was further modified by public comment.  This public comment corrects the original proposal, and clarifies to which elements in a glass guard system the safety factor of 4 is to be applied.
 
Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This is an editorial change to clarify the code. It does not change any requirements of the code, and therefore, has no cost impact.
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S297-16	2407.1.2	Modifies text of Section 2407.1.2 “Support”.  Adds new standard ASTM 2353-14 “Standard Test Methods for Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems, Guards and Balustrades”. Currently, the Code exempts glass balusters from having a top rail, but only if approved by the building official. This
proposal deletes the requirement that these assemblies be approved by the building official, but adds the requirement that they be tested to ASTM E2353-14

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. The additional testing to ASTM E2353-14 may increase the cost of construction, but will be mitigated by eliminating the case by case approval of the building code official that is now required.
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S298-16	2506.2	Modifies text of table 2506.2 “GYPSUM BOARD AND GYPSUM PANEL PRODUCTS MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES”. Adds new Standard ASTM C 1766-13 “Standard Specification for Factory-Laminated Gypsum Panel Products”. This proposal provides another option for gypsum panel product along with a reference to the material standard that contains QC requirements

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The proposal adds in a product standard that extends performance requirements for factory-laminated products to meet the current intent of the code.
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S299-16	2506.2, 2507.2	Modifies text of table 2506.2 “GYPSUM BOARD AND GYPSUM PANEL PRODUCTS MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES”, Table 2507.2 “LATH, PLASTERING MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES”. Adds new standard AISI S240, “North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing, 2015”, Modifies text of AISI S220-15, “North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Nonstructural Members,2015”
. Deletes standard AISI S200—12, “North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing-General Provisions, 2012,
2203.1, 2203.2, 2211.1, Table 2603.12.1,Table 2603.12.2”.  This code change updates and substitutes the latest AISI material standards for light-gage steel framing applications for gypsum panel products.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. This code change proposal adopts the latest industry standards 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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S300-16, Part I	2506.2, 2508.4 (New).	Modifies text of Section 2506.2 “GYPSUM BOARD AND GYPSUM PANEL PRODUCTS MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES”.  Adds new Section 2508.4 “Adhesives”. Adds new standard “ASTM D 6464-03a(2009)e1 “Standard Specification for Expandable Foam Adhesives for Fastening
Gypsum Wallboard to Wood Framing”. This proposal adds ASTM D6464 to Table 2506.2, and adds a mandatory statement outlining the requirements for adhesives used to attach gypsum board products. The new referenced standard applies to expandable foam adhesives, which are currently accepted for use by product evaluation reports. Proposal adds a requirement calling for approved fastening methods for gypsum products used in ceiling assemblies, which is consistent with the fastening requirements for gypsum products used in ceiling assemblies under the IRC.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The proposal increases product selection options, but contains no mandatory requirements.
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S302-16	2510.6	Modifies text of Section 2510.6 “Water-resistive barriers”.  This proposal adds an option to address inward moisture drive issues in various climate zones. It also provides the universal solution of providing a vented air space.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification corrects the reference standard number. With the modification this is a good code change that add a new standard for expandable
foam adhesive.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal provides limitations that may affect some product choices (or cladding detailing) under specified conditions of use, but options remain available for all WRB types and many are unaffected
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S307-16	G103.6	Modifies text of Section G103.6 “Watercourse alteration”. This code change simplifies the language, putting the IBC more in alignment with the National Flood Insurance Program.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
There is no cost impact to construction because this proposal is administrative.	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B	No action needed.

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S309-16	G103.8	Modifies text of Section G103.8 “Records”. This proposal coordinates the IBC provisions on document retention with the current requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
NFIP communities are already required to maintain these documents.
	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B	No action needed.

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S310-16	G601.2, G601.3.	Modifies text of Section G601.2 “Temporary placement”, G601.3 “Permanent placement”. This proposal is editorial for internal consistency. The NFIP regulations for placement of recreational vehicles in flood hazard areas [44 Code of Federal Regulations 60.3(c)(14)] sets out the same two conditions as alternatives connected by "or" as shown in G601.3

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
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S311-16	H106.1.1	Modifies text of Section H106.1.1 “Internally illuminated signs”. This proposal makes a simple clarification of light transmitting plastics used in signs.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This is simple clarification.
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S312-16	H106.1.1	Modifies text of Section H107.1 “Use of combustibles”, H107.1.1 “Plastic materials”, H107.1.3 “Area limitation”, H107.1.4 “Plastic appurtenances”. Clarification - These sections address light transmitting plastics that comply with Section 2606 and the fire properties of Class CC2 in section 2606.4. No other section of the code discusses approved plastics.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Simple clarification
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S315-16	M101, M101.1, M101.2, M101.3, M101.4	Modifies text of Appendix M, Section M101 “REFUGE STRUCTURES FOR VERTICAL EVACUATION FROM TSUNAMIGENERATED FLOOD HAZARD”, M101.3 “Establishment of tsunami design zone”, M101.4 “Planning of tsunami vertical evacuation refuge structures within the tsunami design zone”. Modifies definition “TSUNAMI DESIGN ZONE MAP”. Deletes definition “TSUNAMI HAZARD ZONE”. This code change revises the tsunami appendix chapter to coordinate with the tsunami design provisions approved in S72-16.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
Appendix M has not been adopted into the state or county codes of any of the five western states subject to significant tsunami hazard: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii.
	Same as change between 2015 IBC-B and 2018 IBC-B	Appendix M	
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