2015 International Building Code (ICC IBC-2015) | Essential Building Standards | International Code Council
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The 2015 International Building Code (ICC IBC-2015) is a comprehensive guide for building safety and design published by the International Code Council in 2014. This authoritative resource offers essential standards for architects, engineers, contractors, and building officials.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of building construction aspects
- Updated regulations incorporating latest safety and design advancements
- Improved user-friendliness, including a rewritten "Chapter 5, Heights and Area"
- Clear guidance on applying code requirements
Significant Changes
- Removal of height restrictions on podium/pedestal portions of buildings
- Expanded occupancy allowances in podium/pedestal portions, excluding Group H occupancies
- Revised occupant load factor for business uses to one occupant per 150 square feet
- Increased live loads on decks and balconies to 1.5 times the live load of the served area
- New code sections addressing medical gas systems and higher education laboratories
Scope and Application
The IBC-2015 covers all buildings except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories high. It has been adopted by jurisdictions across all 50 states and U.S. territories, providing minimum requirements for:- Structural strength
- Adequate light and ventilation
- Sanitation
- Means of egress
- Energy conservation
Benefits
- Ensures building safety, sustainability, resilience, and affordability
- Provides standardized codes for easier adoption by local jurisdictions
- Offers comprehensive guidelines for new construction and existing building modifications
Product Details
Published:
2014
Number of Pages:
733
File Size:
1 file , 15 MB
Note:
This product is restricted and cannot be purchased in the following countries Russia, Belarus