ICC Announces New Guidelines for Businesses Winterizing Outdoor Spaces
WASHINGTON — As the world continues to navigate pandemic restrictions, many businesses have relied on outdoor seating spaces to continuing serving their communities throughout COVID-19. As a result of the nuanced and regulated nature of adding outdoor seating, the International Code Council (ICC) has published considerations and guidelines for business owners and designers leveraging this strategy.
Similar to the structures converted to temporary health care facilities at the onset of the pandemic, the new outdoor seating spaces must comply with building codes and safety standards. The guidelines document provides considerations for business owners and designers when working with local code officials and their authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Key takeaways from the document include: