Thursday 2 November 2017

International building code

It is an essential tool to preserve public health and safety that provides safeguards from hazards associated with the built environment. It addresses design and installation of innovative materials that meet or exceed . Learn more about the most recent editions of the I-Codes. International Code Council CEO Report from ICC CEO Dominic Sims. Elsewhere, it is also used in Abu Dhabi, the Caribbean Community, Colombia, Georgia, Honduras, Afghanistan .

The provisions of this chapter shall govern the structural design of buildings , structures and portions thereof regulated by this code.

The design load- bearing values of soils shall be shown on the construction documents.

Masonry units, mortar and metal accessories used in anchored and adhered veneer shall meet the physical requirements of Chapter 21. The backing of anchored and adhered veneer shall be of concrete, masonry, steel framing or wood framing. Continuous insulation meeting the applicable requirements of this code shall . Type III construction is that type of construction in which the exterior walls are of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of any material permitted by this code. A wide selection of helpful references has been developed by code experts to assist with all phases of construction, preparing for exams, and implementing new codes. It is important to refer to the specific requirements for your local jurisdiction since many state and local agencies have modifications to the code.


This code applies to all buildings except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. The Construction Codes for each jurisdiction will be selected from this set of publications. Let us know if your jurisdiction has adopted any of the I-Codes.


United States Usage of the I-Codes. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Select from the highlighted states and choose the code edition: MAP. Statewide adoption of one or more ICC Codes (also includes locally adopted codes ). States where ICC Codes are adopted at the local level by jurisdictions. ICC makes every effort to provide current, accurate code adoption information.


Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance with this code . The BookReader requires JavaScript to be enabled. Please check that your browser supports JavaScript and that it is enabled in the browser settings. You can also try one of the other formats of the book.

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