SPRI, Inc., the trade association representing the manufacturers of single-ply roofing systems and related component materials, has posted a new white paper that details the process of building consensus among multiple diverse stakeholders, to change the International Building Code (IBC).
The recently released 2024 International Building Code, includes language for the first time that clarifies how Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) when used on commercial structures, should be attached to roofing assemblies, roof covers, metal edge systems and gutters.