2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code ICC IWUIC
Buy ICC IWUIC-2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Essential wildfire-area building code reference for builders, architects, inspectors, fire officials, and code professionals.
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ICC IWUIC-2018 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code
| 73 Pages | International Code Council | Published 2017
ISBN: 9781609837549
Product Codes: 8785PR18, 3850S18
Product Description
The ICC IWUIC-2018 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code is an essential code reference for architects, builders, contractors, inspectors, fire officials, code administrators, planners, engineers, and construction professionals who need dependable guidance for building and site development in wildland-urban interface areas. Published by the International Code Council, this code is designed to help safeguard life and property from the intrusion of wildland fire and to help prevent structure fires from spreading to wildland fuels.
Built for real-world design, permitting, inspection, and enforcement use, the IWUIC-2018 is especially valuable for professionals involved in residential, commercial, and community development projects located in wildfire-prone areas. ICC describes this code as addressing defensible space, ignition-resistant construction, emergency access, water supply, fire protection, and automatic fire suppression and safe storage practices, making it a practical working reference for safer development in high-risk areas.
A major strength of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code is its direct relevance to one of the most important safety issues affecting development in fire-exposed regions. Projects in interface areas often require more careful attention to materials, construction methods, site planning, and vegetation management, and the IWUIC provides a recognized code framework for that work. ICC also notes that the code is fully compatible with the International Codes and is informed by testing, fire incidents, technical reports, and mitigation strategies.
This edition is especially useful for professionals involved in:
Wildland-urban interface construction
Site development in wildfire-prone areas
Defensible space and ignition-resistant planning
Plan review and permitting support
Inspection and code enforcement
Builder, designer, and consultant reference use
At 73 pages, this is a compact and highly practical technical reference. Its focused format makes it easy to use for office, field, and review work while still providing important code guidance for serious professional use.
Why This Code Matters
The ICC IWUIC-2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code is a valuable reference for professionals responsible for safer construction and development in wildfire-exposed areas. It is especially well suited for:
Architects and design professionals
Builders and contractors
Fire officials and inspectors
Code administrators and planners
Engineers and development consultants
Fire safety and building code libraries
Product Features
Focused on wildland-urban interface construction and development
Addresses defensible space, ignition-resistant construction, emergency access, water supply, and fire protection
Valuable for builders, inspectors, fire officials, architects, and code professionals
Supports project planning, safety review, and field reference use
Strong addition to fire safety, development, and building code libraries
Practical 73-page technical reference
Product Details
Title: ICC IWUIC-2018 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code
Publisher: International Code Council
Published: 2017
ISBN: 9781609837549
Number of Pages: 73
Product Codes: 8785PR18, 3850S18