One of the most important parts of managing a third-party program is building trust. For the District of Columbia, trust is tested from multiple directions at once. Third-party inspection agencies want…
Technical Topics
Practical articles that detail technical content, with charts/graphs/visuals to help readers break down information.
Code Corner: 2024 IFGC Chapter 3: General Regulations
The Code Corner explores sections of the International Codes® each month, focusing on key elements of these essential codes. This month, we’re spotlighting the scope of Chapter 3 of the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code®.
The International Codes® (I-Codes®), developed by the International Code Council (ICC), are a family of fifteen coordinated, modern building safety codes that help ensure the design and construction of safe, sustainable and affordable structures. The I-Codes…
Improving Predictability in Code Compliant High-Performance Wall Assemblies
Assemblies that reduce conductive attachment pathways tend to deliver more predictable performance, lower heat loss, and reduced moisture risk.
Continuous insulation (CI) is now widely recognized as a foundational strategy for improving the thermal performance of commercial buildings. Energy codes increasingly rely on CI to reduce heat flow through exterior walls….
