About the author  ⁄ David G. Tepke, P.E. F.ACI, M.ASCE,

is a Principal Engineer at SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. He is experienced in structural and materials investigations, durability design, and structural rehabilitation; and serves on ACI, ICRI, AMPP, and AWS committees on corrosion, service-life, durability, codes and specifications related to reinforced concrete. He is a NACE/ AMPP Certified Corrosion Specialist.

The 2024 International Code Council model building codes will reference two additional American Concrete Institute (ACI) concrete design and construction standards. ACI CODE 440.11-22 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars (440.11) will be referenced by the International Building Code (IBC) and ACI CODE 562-21 Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures (562) will be referenced by the International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Although adoption by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) will dictate when provisions become explicitly adopted in a particular area, these standards represent current state of the practice and can be used in the interim through an appropriate alternative means and methods process.

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