Tall Wood | Building Codes

This month, Ricky McLain explains the vastly different approaches states, cities, and counties take to adopting versions of the IBC, and how to determine where your jurisdiction stands.

100% exposed timber ceilings are allowed in the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) for structures up to 12 stories tall.

New construction types introduced in the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) make podiums a viable option for tall mass timber buildings. 

When engineering mass timber high-rise buildings, vertical material movement is an important consideration. Read about differential movement in tall mass timber structures in the latest Tall Wood Corner.

Ricky McLain, PE, SE
Senior Technical Director – Tall Wood, shares the latest developments related to tall wood in the U.S.