A standard for public-occupancy temporary structures is expected to be ready to include in the 2028 edition of the structural engineer's bible on design loads, known as ASCE-7.

While the specifics of building codes differ based on the state, city, and/or county, they’re are typically based on broader model codes like the International Building Code (IBC), so there ...

Engineers have drafted requirements to improve the ability of public-occupancy temporary structures to resist wind, flood, snow and earthquake loads.