THE CODE CONNECTION

The National Instute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces it recommendations for improvements to building codes after a three year analysis of the 9/11 World Trade Center colapse.  This will spur some serious debate amongst architects, engineers, code officials and building developers and will center around the cost/benefit of  any increased code requirements.

The International has already passed increased requirements for fire protection of structural elements in tall buildings but the NIST has a lot more on its plate.  The New York Times has the scoop on this - go to http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/22/nyregion/22towers.html?pagewanted=1  for the full story.  More to come.