Building Codes and Historic Rehabilitation - 2003

For historic buildings, achieving code compliance is often perceived as one of the most formidable challenges to any rehabilitation project. It doesn't have to be. Innovative treatments and technologies and the increasing adoption of rehabilitation codes present fresh opportunities for building owners, architects, consultants and local officials. New codes, innovative materials and other planning and technical resources facilitate life safety goals, while accommodating treatments that preserve buildings and enliven communities.

On March 13-14, 2003, the National Park Service, International Code Council, National Fire Protection Association, Association for Preservation Technology and other organizations hosted the first national conference in twenty-five years addressing code compliance and historic preservation. Entitled "Building Codes and Historic Rehabilitation," the conference introduced model rehabilitation and existing building codes that are in place or under development. It offered both administrative and technical solutions to working within current codes, as well as provided an opportunity to learn new skills and exchange experiences in this rapidly developing field.

The Conference was held at the Marriott Hotel at Metro Center, in Washington, DC.