IBC Chapters Flashcards

IBC Chapters Overview

• Chapter 1: Scope and Administration - Outlines the applicability and enforcement of building codes.
• Chapter 2: Definitions - Provides essential terminology to understand the code's provisions.
• Chapter 3: Use and Occupancy Classification - Classifies buildings based on their intended use and occupancy type.
• Chapter 4: Special Detailed Requirements - Specifies additional requirements linked to specific uses and occupancies.
• Chapter 5: General Building Heights and Area - Details regulations regarding the permissible height and size of buildings.
• Chapter 6: Types of Construction - Describes various construction types and the regulations governing them for fire safety and structural integrity.
• Chapter 7: Fire and Smoke Protection Features - Enforces features that protect against fire and smoke spread within buildings.
• Chapter 8: Interior Finishes - Sets standards for the materials used in interior finishes regarding safety and aesthetics.
• Chapter 9: Fire Protection Systems - Mandates installation and maintenance of automatic and manual fire protection systems.
• Chapter 10: Means of Egress - Establishes requirements for safe and accessible pathways for exiting a building in emergencies.
• Chapter 11: Accessibility - Ensures building designs are compliant with accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities.
• Chapter 12: Interior Environment - Addresses requirements for the quality of the interior environment, including light and ventilation.
• Chapter 13: Energy Efficiency - Promotes measures for energy conservation and sustainable practices in building design.
• Chapter 14: Exterior Walls - Outlines requirements for the design and construction of exterior wall systems.
• Chapter 15: Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures - Covers guidelines for constructing and maintaining roofs and associated structures.
• Chapter 16: Structural Design - Specifies structural integrity requirements, including loads and forces buildings must withstand.
• Chapter 17: Special Inspections and Tests - Establishes the need for specific inspections and testing procedures during construction for compliance.