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An easy guide to roofing and waterproofing codes and their interpretations.

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Waterproofing Codes

A description and break down of the most recent additions and changes in waterproofing codes.

Roofing Codes

A description and break down of the most recent additions and changes in roofing codes.
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PODCAST: Developing ASHRAE/ICC Standard 240

Lindsay Lewis
Lindsay Lewis
April 18, 2023

Building Enclosure was joined by Ryan Colker, Vice President of Innovation for the International Code Council. Ryan is here to talk about how the ICC and ASHRAE have joined in the development of a standard to assess carbon emissions across the entire building life cycle.


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ASHRAE 90.1 Code Changes

PODCAST: ASHRAE 90.1 Code Changes

Benjamin Meyer
March 28, 2023

Building Enclosure was joined by Benjamin Meyer, the Building Enclosure Business Director with Siplast. Ben is here to talk about the 2022 changes to ASHRAE 90.1.


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SPRI to Canvass MPO-1 Comparative Pull-Over Strength Test Standard

March 17, 2023

SPRI announced that it is partnering with FM Approvals to create a new standard “Test Standard for Comparative Pull-Over Strengths of Membrane Fastening Systems and Waterproofing Membrane Materials Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems where Stress Plates are Used for Waterproofing Membrane Securement.” 


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SPRI Announces Updated ES-1 Standard Now Available

March 17, 2023

SPRI Announced that it has completed the process of reviewing the ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 “Test Standard for Edge Systems Used with Low Slope Roofing Systems.”


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SPRI Helps Build Consenus for New Code Language

November 21, 2022

The 2024 edition of the International Building Code, will include new language that clarifies how Lightening Protection Systems (LPS) are secured to commercial roof assemblies, roof coverings, metal edge systems, and gutters.


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Instant Access to NFPA Codes and Standards

NFPA LiNK
August 1, 2022

NFPA LiNK is an application-based platform containing real-time code information and expert commentary. Subscribers can add personalized notes, in addition to bookmarking and sharing specific sections of code.


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SPRI to Re-canvass Two Standards

April 27, 2022

SPRI, the association representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, is reviewing and re-canvassing two key technical document for re-approval as American National Standards.


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ICC Supports Legislation to Protect Copyright for Life Safety Codes

February 23, 2022

The bipartisan bill seeks to preserve development of codes and standards that promote community resilience, advance sustainability and protect public safety.


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ICC, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Join Forces to Support Clean Energy Technologies

January 11, 2022

The International Code Council and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory have combined efforts to assess the code compliance of the permitting specifications for clean energy technologies and battery storage systems for integration into the Solar Automated Permit Processing Platform.


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Franklin Legal Publishing and Code Publishing Company Join General Code

December 14, 2021

This union will provide expanded product offerings and digital solutions to code officials, municipal planners and zoning officials.


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7/11/23 to 7/11/24
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Maneuvering Through the Building Codes with Cold-Formed Steel Framing

On Demand An introduction to the various codes, standards and other resources available to architects and engineers for the specifying, design and detailing of cold-formed steel framing projects.

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11/16/23 to 11/16/24
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Codes, Standards, and Compliance… Oh My

A review of the general requirements of the IBC for roofing (Chapter 15) and how SPRI resources can assist with a path to compliance

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