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Tall Mass Timber Buildings Now Possible Under 2021 IBC Code Changes

The ICC approved 17 changes to the 2021 editions of the IBC and International Fire Code, allowing for mass timber buildings up to 18 stories. With the addition of three new mass timber construction types, this is the first time significantly new construction types have been added to the code.
By Kenneth Bland
January 7, 2020
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The AWC represents the interests of the North American wood products industry. For more information, download the 2015 Wood Frame Construction Manual.

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