State building-code panel tables stair-pressurization petitions and related damper changes for proponent input

Mar 17, 2025

The Building Code Council BRFW Committee delayed action on two petitions to revise IBC 504.4.1 (stair enclosure pressurization) and on a separate proposal about activating static/ceiling radiation dampers, saying proponents and technical clarifications are needed before a recommendation to the full council.

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The State Building Code Council BRFW Committee on March 14 tabled two petitions to change stair-enclosure pressurization rules and a related proposal about adding smoke-detection activation to static/ceiling radiation dampers, after members said the proponents were not available to answer technical questions.

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