The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has confirmed North Carolina has become the fourth US state to reference concrete repair code ACI Code-562, joining Hawaii, Ohio and Florida.
The North Carolina Building Code Council (BCC) voted to accept ACI’s proposal to amend the 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code to reference ACI Code-562 Code Requirements for the Assessment, Repair and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures.
The code change establishes minimum requirements for the design, construction, repair, and rehabilitation of concrete structural elements in buildings for various levels of desired performance as deemed appropriate for the project. The requirements also define objectives and anticipated performance for the code official, owners, designers, contractors and installers.
The North Carolina BCC and all individuals involved in the code development process are recognised for addressing the need to help ensure quality repairs of structural concrete and thus better provide for the safety, health, and general welfare of the citizens of North Carolina.
Steve Szoke, code advocacy engineer atACI, says: “The adoption of ACI Code-562 in the North Carolina Building Code could not have been executed without the perseverance and engagement from ACI members. This included the creation of a well-rounded North Carolina collaboration group, multiple hearings with testimonies from Carolinians, and multiple education presentations on the use and benefits of ACI Code-562.”
