International Building Code
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Can someone explain just how “International” the “International” code is? Does European countries or China or other Asian nations for example contribute to it? Is it mostly North American? Is the use of the word “International” really appropriate ?
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Hey Ryan,
I think this page will answer your question: https://www.iccsafe.org/about/overview/international-code-adoptions/