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The design and construction of high-rise buildings come with unique challenges, particularly when it comes to fire and life safety. The 2021 International Building Code (IBC) outlines specific requirements for high-rise buildings that affect construction type, fire protection, egress, and emergency systems. These requirements play a major role in the design of a high-rise building, so it’s important for architects and engineers to know and understand the requirements from the beginning of the design process.
In this article, we’ll provide an overview of the key requirements from the 2021 IBC that apply to high-rise buildings. If you're interested in a cheat sheet that summarizes these requirements, scroll down to the bottom of the article to download your free one-page cheat sheet.
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