International Building Code

This chapter establishes the design and construction requirements for facilities to ensure accessibility for physically disabled persons.

This chapter outlines requirements for the quality, design, fabrication, and erection of aluminum components in buildings and structures.

This chapter governs the materials, quality control, design, and construction of concrete structures, primarily referencing ACI 318, and includes specific provisions for various concrete types.

Chapter 2 establishes the definitions for words and terms used throughout the International Building Code 2009 unless explicitly stated otherwise.

This chapter outlines the scope for electrical components, equipment, and systems within buildings and structures, requiring their design and construction to comply with NFPA 70.

This chapter governs the design, construction, installation, alteration, and repair of elevators, dumbwaiters, conveying systems, and their associated components and enclosures.

This chapter establishes regulations for structural components that extend into or over public rights-of-way, encompassing elements both above and below grade.

This chapter establishes requirements for the energy-efficient design and construction of buildings.

This chapter controls the alteration, repair, addition, and change of occupancy for existing structures, generally requiring compliance with new construction standards.

This chapter establishes minimum requirements for exterior walls, their coverings, openings, windows, doors, architectural trim, balconies, and bay or oriel windows.

This chapter governs the materials, systems, and assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated construction to safeguard against fire and smoke spread within and between buildings.

This chapter outlines the requirements for various fire protection systems, including their design, installation, and operation within buildings and structures.

This chapter establishes the permissible height and area for new buildings and additions based on construction type, occupancy, and other modifying factors.

This chapter outlines the materials, design, construction, and quality standards for glass and light-transmitting panels used in vertical and sloped applications, both interior and exterior.

This chapter establishes requirements for the materials, installation, and inspection of gypsum board, lath, and plaster systems in buildings.

This chapter establishes requirements for the interior environment of buildings, covering ventilation, temperature, lighting, yards, sound, room dimensions, material finishes, and rodent proofing.

This chapter establishes regulations for the fire performance and use of interior finish materials, trim, and decorative elements in buildings.

This chapter governs the materials, design, construction, and quality assurance requirements for masonry structures and components, including specific provisions for seismic design, fireplaces, and chimneys.

This chapter establishes requirements for the design, construction, and arrangement of all components within a building's means of egress system.

This chapter establishes the scope and primary code references for the construction, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems, appliances, and equipment in buildings.

This chapter establishes regulations for the materials, design, application, and installation of various plastic products, including foam plastic, plastic veneer, interior finishes, and light-transmitting plastics, in buildings.

This chapter establishes the general requirements for the erection, installation, alteration, and maintenance of plumbing equipment and systems, including minimum fixture counts and toilet room privacy.

This chapter governs the design, materials, construction, and quality of roof assemblies and rooftop structures, including requirements for weather protection, performance, fire classification, and reroofing.

This chapter establishes safety requirements during building construction, alteration, or demolition, including the protection of adjacent public and private properties and provision of essential safeguards.

This chapter establishes the scope, administrative procedures, and enforcement responsibilities for the building code, covering permits, inspections, and addressing violations.

This chapter establishes requirements for geotechnical investigations, excavation, dampproofing, and the design and construction of various foundation systems and retaining elements.

This chapter establishes requirements for various types of special building construction, including membrane and temporary structures, pedestrian walkways, automatic gates, awnings, marquees, signs, towers, and swimming pool enclosures.

This chapter establishes special detailed requirements for specific building uses and occupancies, supplementing the general occupancy and construction requirements found elsewhere in the code.

This chapter establishes requirements for the quality, design, fabrication, and erection of steel used structurally in buildings, including various steel types and their connections.

This chapter establishes the minimum structural design requirements for buildings and other structures, encompassing design loads, load combinations, and resistance to environmental forces like snow, wind, rain, flood, and seismic activity.

This chapter establishes requirements for material quality, workmanship, and structural tests, including special inspections and contractor responsibilities for elements resisting wind and seismic forces.

This chapter controls the classification of buildings into specific construction types, defining their fire-resistance ratings and permissible materials for various building elements.

This chapter establishes the classification of all buildings and structures based on their specific use and occupancy to ensure compliance with relevant code provisions.

This chapter establishes requirements for the materials, design, construction, and quality of wood members and their fasteners in building structures.