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Designing for Fire Protection

Designing for Fire Protection

In terms of fire protection, building codes require all buildings to perform to the same level of safety regardless of materials. Wood buildings can be designed to meet rigorous standards for performance, which is why the International Building Code (IBC) allows the use of wood in a wide range of building types.

Fire Station 76 exterior and fire truck
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