Construction Alert! New Building Codes
There are, of course, many items you need to juggle as you consider the construction or upgrade of your church building. We regret to add to that list, but wanted you to be aware of some changes in building code requirements, updated in February, 2009. Please read this carefully as this may apply to your project with us and, if so, will require some legwork on your part.
The new international building codes (1509.5 & 1509.5.1) require the use of non-combustible resin in towers, spires, domes, and cupolas. Piedmont Fiberglass has the option to use either combustible or non-combustible resin in your construction. The catch is that using non-combustible resin is about 30 percent higher in cost than using combustible.
This is where you come in. As with most building codes, there are exclusions and variations, so it is possible that you wont need to use the non-combustible resin. Please consult your local building code official for a determination on your specific project, then let us know which material you require.
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