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Final Reports of the Federal Building and Fire
Investigation of the World Trade Center Disaster

Model Codes Affected by the Recommendations

Affected Model Code

Group

Recommendation

International Building Code

1.  Increased Structural Integrity

2.  Enhanced Fire Endurance of Structures

3.  New Methods for Fire Resistant Design of Structures

4.  Improved Active Fire Protection

5.  Improved Building Evacuation

6.  Improved Emergency Response

7.  Improved Procedures and Practices

8.  Education and Training

1–24, 26–29

International Existing Building Code

7.  Improved Procedures and Practices

26

International Fire Code

7.  Improved Procedures and Practices

26

National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 5000 – Building Construction and Safety Code

1.  Increased Structural Integrity

2.  Enhanced Fire Endurance of Structures

3.  New Methods for Fire Resistant Design of Structures

4.  Improved Active Fire Protection

5.  Improved Building Evacuation

6.  Improved Emergency Response

7.  Improved Procedures and Practices

8.  Education and Training

1–24, 26–29

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