About the author  ⁄ William B. Gorlin, P.E., S.E., SECB

William B. Gorlin, P.E., S.E., SECB is Vice President, Entertainment Division, for McLaren Engineering Group P.C., based in West Nyack, N.Y. Mr. Gorlin may be reached at bgorlin@mgmclaren.com.

In a landmark decision, the International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors has ushered in a new era of safety, awareness, and operational criteria for temporary structures with its certification of crucial changes to the International Building Code (IBC). The forthcoming 2024 edition of the code will feature provisions that will reshape the landscape of regulations governing temporary structures, particularly those used by the entertainment industry for public assembly and live events.

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