New ASTM-Code Council Book References Standards in 2009 IBC

ASTM standards referenced in the 2009 International Building Code (IBC)

The book also includes more than 30 ASTM Standards required for ICC Special Inspection Certification exams such as Structural Masonry, Prestressed Concrete, Reinforced Concrete and Soils.

“The 2009 ASTM book of standards is another step in a joint Code Council-ASTM partnership to bring the best safety tools to the building construction industry in the most economical way to create buildings that are safe and efficient,” said ICC-ES President Mark Johnson.

“We’re extremely pleased to be working again with ICC on this updated version of the ASTM referenced standards compilation. This is indeed a one-of-a kind product offering that provides added benefits to both our construction related members and customers,” said John Pace, ASTM Vice President, Publications and Marketing.

To purchase the ASTM Standards: As Referenced in the 2009 International Building Code visit the International Code Council website at www.iccsafe.org/astm09 or call 1-800-786-4452.

About the International Code Council

The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety, fire prevention and green/sustainable construction, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states choose the International Codes, building safety codes developed by the International Code Council.

About ASTM International

Established in 1898, ASTM International is one of the largest international standards development and delivery systems in the world. ASTM International meets the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles for the development of international standards: coherence, consensus, development dimension, effectiveness, impartiality, openness, relevance and transparency. ASTM standards are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems and commercial transactions around the globe.

Contact Information

International Code Council
Hamid Naderi
1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233), ext. 7716
www.iccsafe.org

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