Building codes: what's hot, what's not

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1979 · Build. Des. Constr.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6307109

Siatt, W

Builders are operating under rapidly changing and innovative codes, accompanied by demands for building performance standards that require designers to know the latest regulations and technologies. Recent code changes have reduced the assembly occupancy in a given space, replaced municipal fire zoning with restrictions aimed at containing fire, redefined corridor space, expanded fire and life safety options, and adopted the Standard 90-75 code for energy conservation in new buildings recommended by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). The 90-75 standards have since been revised to emphasize building performance rather than specific requirements. Some states have added even more stringent requirements as they develop their state energy programs. Designs to eliminate architectural barriers have required new approaches. A trend toward coordination among the code-writers is evidence that the country is moving toward national performance standards, but not necessarily a national building code.

• OSTI ID: 6307109
• Journal Information: Build. Des. Constr.; (United States), Journal Name: Build. Des. Constr.; (United States)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
BUILDING CODES
PERFORMANCE
BUILDINGS
STANDARDS
ARCHITECTURE
BUILDING MATERIALS
COMPLIANCE
CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
FIRE HAZARDS
LIGHTING SYSTEMS
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
REGULATIONS
RETROFITTING
SPECIFICATIONS
STATE GOVERNMENT
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
HAZARDS
MATERIALS
291000* - Energy Planning & Policy- Conservation
320100 - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Buildings