HAuNTcon 2020

Every Year… New Rules: 2018 Changes to Haunt and Escape Room Building Codes (Room Conference Room #2)

19 Jan 20
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Safety & Security

Big changes are in the works for Escape Games and Haunted Houses in the area of code compliance. The ratified 2018, the 2021 International Building Code has reclassified Escape Games as "Special Amusement" which places them under the same regulations as Haunted Attractions. There are also changes to the Special Amusement code section that effects both Haunted Houses and Escape Games. In this detailed session, industry veteran Leonard Pickel of Hauntrepreners.com will outline the changes to the building code and explain how these changes will affect getting your attractions open this year. Solutions to complying with the new changes will also be discussed. Check out Leonard’s website at www.hauntrepreneurs.com