International Building Code
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The International Building Code is a model building code developed by the International Code Council that provides standardized, comprehensive regulations for the design and construction of buildings to ensure public health, safety, and welfare.
Statements (67)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
building code
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model code ⓘ regulatory standard ⓘ |
| abbreviation | IBC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | I-Codes: International Building Code NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contains |
administrative provisions for enforcement
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definitions of technical terms ⓘ performance-based design options ⓘ prescriptive design requirements ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| developer | International Code Council NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| excludes | most one- and two-family dwellings (covered by International Residential Code) ⓘ |
| fullName | International Building Code NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| goal |
to facilitate consistent enforcement of building safety requirements
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to standardize building regulations across jurisdictions ⓘ |
| hasEdition |
2015 International Building Code
NERFINISHED
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2018 International Building Code NERFINISHED ⓘ 2021 International Building Code NERFINISHED ⓘ 2024 International Building Code NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSection |
accessibility
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encroachments into the public right-of-way ⓘ existing structures ⓘ fire and smoke protection features ⓘ foundations ⓘ interior environment ⓘ means of egress ⓘ occupancy classification and use ⓘ special construction ⓘ structural design ⓘ types of construction ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalStatus | adopted by reference into law by many jurisdictions ⓘ |
| partOf | International Codes NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publisher | International Code Council NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| purpose |
to protect public health, safety, and general welfare
ⓘ
to provide minimum requirements for building safety ⓘ |
| references |
International Energy Conservation Code
NERFINISHED
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International Existing Building Code NERFINISHED ⓘ International Fire Code NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regulates |
accessibility features in buildings
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building construction ⓘ building design ⓘ energy efficiency provisions (by reference to other codes) ⓘ existing building alterations (in coordination with other codes) ⓘ fire safety in buildings ⓘ fire-resistance-rated construction ⓘ foundation and structural systems ⓘ height and area limitations ⓘ interior finishes ⓘ materials and construction methods ⓘ means of egress ⓘ occupancy classifications ⓘ special inspections and structural tests ⓘ structural safety ⓘ |
| scope |
multifamily residential buildings
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new building construction ⓘ nonresidential buildings ⓘ some aspects of existing buildings ⓘ |
| updateCycle | 3-year cycle ⓘ |
| usedBy |
architects
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building officials ⓘ code consultants ⓘ contractors ⓘ engineers ⓘ local jurisdictions in the United States ⓘ some national governments outside the United States ⓘ state governments in the United States ⓘ |
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