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inflatable amusement devices. ASTM
E2374-19 is proposed as the new
standard. It is important to note that
installations on private property are
exempt from this regulation.
Awnings: IFAI submitted a
proposal to the IBC similar to the
tent proposal to refer to the State of
California regulations for the testing
of tent fabrics. This also didn't get a
positive recommendation from the
committee because the California
State Fire Marshal is looking to
revise the statutory requirements
in the near future.
IFAI also submitted a proposal to
Appendix D Fire Districts in the ICC
codes regarding the testing of canopy
fabrics to eliminate the accelerated
weathering and water leaching prior to
the NFPA 701 tests being conducted. It
has been brought to our attention that
there are very few testing agencies that
either can or will conduct such tests on
large samples.
Your voice
This is only a small snapshot of the
codes and standards activities that exist
for IFAI and other industry associations
to track. The voting membership of
ICC is made up of building, fire and
other governmental officials, and they
need as much information as possible
to be able to vote responsibly. If you
are facing a code issue or would like to
weigh in on a possible revision, please
reach out to IFAI Division Operations
Manager Christine Gerard at +1 651
225 6926 or cmgerard@ifai.com to
have your voice heard.
Paul Armstrong, P.E., CBO, serves as IFAI's code
consultant. With more than 30 years of building
safety management experience, he teaches regularly
for California Building Officials (CALBO) and has
developed several CALBO training courses. As a chief
building official he managed building plan review,
counter assistance and inspection for Southern
California agencies. Additionally, he was responsible
for development of new business for inspection and
plan review services for jurisdictions across the United
States. His previous experience at International Code
Council (ICC) included leading the Architectural and
Engineering Services Department and International
Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) Technical
Services Department.
How can fabricators
have an impact on
code revisions and
enforcement?
1. Get to know your local
building and fire officials.
2. Attend local building and fire
association chapter meetings.
3. Give educational
presentations to local
building and fire code
officials.
4. Participate in state and local
code adoption hearings.
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