The University of Michigan has supported the voice of the United States education facility industry since 1993 — the second longest tenure of any voice in the United States. That voice has survived several organizational changes but remains intact and will continue its Safer-Simpler-Lower Cost-Longer Lasting priorities on Code Panel 3 in the 2029 Edition.
Today, during our customary “Open Door” teleconference we will examine the technical concepts under the purview of Code Panel 15; among them:
Article 120 Part VI
Article 517 Health Care Facilities
Article 518 Assembly Occupancies
Article 520 Theaters…and Performance Areas
Article 522 Control Systems for Permanent Amusement Attractions
Article 525 Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs and Similar Events
Article 530 Motion Picture and Television Studios
Article 540 Motion Picture Projection Rooms
IEEE-IAS/PES JTCC Representative: Daleep Mohla
Public Input on the 2029 Edition will be received until April 9, 2026.
- Since the lifespan of educational buildings make the building core and shell susceptible to multiple changes not typically associated with commercial buildings, additional pathways should be placed in areas where the core and shell components of the facility are likely to re-main for extended periods of time
- It is recommended that all areas of an educational building have wireless coverage unless prohibited
