Online building codes are becoming widely available due to their convenience and the ability to keep them updated without having to issue addenda. A list of the FREE codes that we are aware of is included below. If you know of any that should be added to this list, please let us know.
Dec 05, 2010 This is one of the model building codes published for adoption by municipalities or states. It contains buiolding regulations for heights and areas, type of construction, occupancies, means of egress, fire resistance of structures, fire protection systems, structural design, use of materaials, etc. Effective Dates and Editions of Adopted Codes.This chart is based upon research conducted by our staff and should not be viewed as any form of legal advice or relied upon except in dealing with t he Office of State Fire Marshal. File: Effective Dates and Editions of Adopted Codesrev.2016.06.24 Page 2 of 3 January 23, 20041. IHS Markit is your source for SBCCI standards and publications.
- Aug 09, 2019 Uniform building code (UBC). Los Angeles etc. International Conference of Building Officials. 1973- Merged: BOCA national building code, Standard building code to form: International building codes. The BOCA national building code. Country Club Hills, Ill.: Building Officials & Code Administrators International, c1986.
- 2019 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations. Published July 1, 2019. Effective January 1, 2020. Order the 2019 edition of Title 24 from the publishers listed on the Codes tab. 2019 California Building Standards Code - Title 24 Education & Outreach.
- The International Code Council is a member-focused association dedicated to helping the building safety community and construction industry provide safe, sustainable and affordable construction through the development of codes and standards used in.
- Mar 31, 2014 Standard Building Code (SBC) by the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) Here is a little info on the history of the codes. Since the early 1900s, the system of building regulations in the United States was based on model building codes developed.
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International Code Council
The International Code Council provides free code references for a number of states, plus free access to the International 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.
The codes are updated every three years and the latest revision is the 2018 version. Keep in mind that your jurisdiction may not have adopted the most recent version of the ICC codes so an older version may apply to your project.
Don't see the International Code you need? Here is the full list of I-Codes so you can find what you are looking for.
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International Building Code
- International Building Code 2018 (buy on Amazon)
- International Building Code 2015 (buy on Amazon)
- International Building Code 2012 (buy on Amazon)
International Residential (One and Two Family) Code
- International Residential (One and Two Family) Code 2018 (buy on Amazon)
- International Residential (One and Two Family) Code 2015 (buy on Amazon)
- International Residential (One and Two Family) Code 2012 (buy on Amazon)
International Existing Building Code
- International Existing Building Code 2018 (buy on Amazon)
- International Existing Building Code 2015 (buy on Amazon)
- International Existing Building Code 2012 (buy on Amazon)
International Energy Conservation Code
- International Energy Conservation Code 2018 (buy on Amazon)
- International Energy Conservation Code 2015 (buy on Amazon)
- International Energy Conservation Code 2012 (buy on Amazon)
International Fire Code
- International Fire Code 2018 (buy on Amazon)
- International Fire Code 2015 (buy on Amazon)
- International Fire Code 2012 (buy on Amazon)
International Plumbing Code
- International Plumbing Code 2018 (buy on Amazon)
- International Plumbing Code 2015 (buy on Amazon)
- International Plumbing Code 2012 (buy on Amazon)
International Mechanical Code
- International Mechanical Code 2018 (buy on Amazon)
- International Mechanical Code 2015 (buy on Amazon)
- International Mechanical Code 2012 (buy on Amazon)
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ICC Code Commentaries
The International Code Council provides other versions of their code books, which include code commentaries to help professionals understand the intent of the code. These are incredibly helpful for understanding complex code issues. Unfortunately, the code commentary versions are not available for free online.
You can purchase the commentaries directly through the ICC website or you can usually find them on Amazon.
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National Fire Protection Association (United States)
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The NFPA is the world's leading advocate for fire prevention. They provide free access to the latest edition of their codes (registration is required). Below is a list of some of the most referenced codes for architects:
United States Access Board
The US Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for the disabled. They are responsible for maintaining the accessibility guidelines for public buildings and spaces in the United States. If you are interested in a more detailed overview of the United States accessibility law, check out our article: ADA Standards for Accessible Design. It is important to refer to the specific requirements for your local jurisdiction since many state and local agencies have more stringent requirements than the federal codes. Below are links to specific codes and laws:
- ABA Accessibility Standards (for projects built with Federal Funds)
- Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (for projects built with Federal Funds)