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 [Printable PDF] Last updated: 11/9/2005
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
26
International Fire Code
National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 5000 – Building Construction and Safety Code
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Last updated: 11/9/2005
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