Project #1:
- To evaluate the economic impact of the delayed code provisions: (a) Mandatory blower door for residential buildings, (b) Mechanical ventilation for residential buildings and (c) The requirements for a second fire service access elevator.
Project #2:
- To estimate the cost impact of the 2015 International Building Codes changes. The study will consist of the following tasks: Task #1: Reviewing/analyzing the code changes to the 2012 I-Codes to identity those code changes/provisions that are prescriptive in nature and have the potential of adding cost to construction; Task #2: Reviewing all available literature/studies on the subject of estimating costs of the code changes to the 2012 I-Codes including the ICC code proceedings/code hearings. Information gathered from this task will be used to document potential costs for the code changes as identified in Task #1 and as applicable; and Task #3: Estimating the additional cost to construction of those provisions that are not covered under Tasks #2 using good engineering judgment and feedback from general contractors and consulting engineers.