Updates to the Harris County Building Code - July

New 2012 Harris County Fire and Build Code

Presented by Warren Bonisch
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July 7, 2015
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Architecture Center Houston
315 Capitol, Suite 120
Houston, TX 77002
rashida@aiahouston.org
(713) 520-0155

This class will discuss the 2012 Harris County Build Code and Fire Code amendments that are in affect March 1, 2015 and how they impact architects and their designs. The class will explain the significant additions and subtractions that occurred during the 2012 code cycles of the International Building Code and International Fire Code. Major changes to high-rise buildings, egress width calculations, exit path markings, and fire service access as well as occupant evacuation elevators are just a few of the more important changes that took place.  This is the second occurrence of this class in 2015.


Learning Objectives

  • Explains the significant additions and subtractions that occurred during the 2012 code cycles of the International Building Code
  • Explains major changes to high-rise buildings
  • Explains egress width calculations and exit path markings
  • Explains fire service access as well as occupant evacuation elevators


AIA Members will have their credits reported.
All Non-Members will receive certificates.

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Pricing:
$20 - Members
$40 - Non Members
$10 - Students + Interns