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BC Codes Expecting Building Code Updates for 2026
Changes to building codes, including the acceptance of CCMC evaluations, are expected to be published by BC Codes in the spring of 2026. This represents a meaningful shift toward simplifying building material approvals while maintaining performance standards,...
ICC 1100 Spray Foam Standards Update
The spray foam industry is entering another important phase of change as the International Code Council (ICC) opens public review for the proposed ANSI standard ICC 1100. With the review period running through March 30, 2026, this draft signals a broader push to unify...
“It’s Not Paint—It’s a Life Safety System”: An Interview with Nick McCartney on Why Spray Foam Contractors Must Rethink Intumescent Coatings
In today’s competitive spray foam market, contractors are under constant pressure to keep bids low. But according to Nick McCartney, Vice President of Sales for DC 315 International Fireproof Technology, cutting corners on fire protection isn’t just risky—it’s...
California DTSC Upgrades Regulations for SPF Compliance
Chemical disclosure requirements are becoming a defining factor in how projects specify and approve spray polyurethane foam systems. Recent attention around the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) agreement on SPF products containing unreacted MDI...
Thermal Barriers Explained: Answers to Common Questions
Whether you’re designing with spray-foam insulation or reviewing fireproofing requirements, thermal barriers are a central component of code compliance. These systems slow the spread of fire and protect structural materials from heat, helping maintain building...
2026 Georgia Building Code Updates: Thermal Barriers & Intumescent Coatings
Georgia is preparing for a major code change that will take effect on January 1, 2026. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has confirmed that the state will adopt the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC),...
Building in Mexico: Meeting Workplace Fire Safety Regulations with Intumescent Coatings
When building in Mexico, fire protection is not optional — it is a legal requirement. Under NOM-002-STPS-2010, Mexico’s national workplace safety regulation for fire prevention, employers and builders must ensure that facilities are equipped with reliable fire...
Intumescent Paint Colors: IFTI Options for Code-Compliant Fire Protection
Fire protection coatings don’t have to be purely functional. While intumescent paints are designed for life safety, IFTI has developed solutions that also give builders and designers a choice in appearance. IFTI’s leading products, DC315 is available...
Understanding the Intumescent Coating Lifespan
Intumescent coatings are one of the most reliable forms of passive fire protection available for steel and structural materials. But like all building components, they have a finite lifespan that depends on how they’re applied, where they’re used and...
The Science of Intumescent Coating Durability
The durability of intumescent coatings is one of the most important factors in modern building safety. A groundbreaking 2024 study published in the Fire Safety Journal by the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Germany has provided new...