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IBC and IFC Building Codes: Their Role in Energy Efficiency
Posted on 14. Jul, 2010 by keith.
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The International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC) typically aren’t thought of as impacting a building’s energy efficiency. But they do support energy efficient design by requiring commercial and residential R1 buildings that contain occupancy at above 75 feet from the lowest level of fire department vehicle access to implement photoluminescent egress markings in their vertical exit enclosures and exit passageways.