December 4: Session 1

Navigating Construction Codes for Historic Buildings: The Basics

This session is intended for design professionals and others with a working knowledge of the (model) codes. Based on the International model codes, primary topics to be addressed are the Existing Building Codes; Energy, Green and Stretch codes; and Accessibility requirements. What do they say related to historic buildings and how can that be interpreted? How do they challenge yet also present opportunities for historic buildings? We will identify problems and challenges to be addressed in session 2. The 2024 International-codes and related documents will be used as the basis of discussion.