International Building Code

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

This chapter governs the quality, design, fabrication, and erection of aluminum used in buildings and structures.

This chapter establishes requirements for materials, quality control, design, and construction of concrete used in structures, referencing ACI 318 and other standards.

This chapter establishes the specific meanings for words and terms used throughout the code to ensure consistent interpretation and application.

This chapter establishes the scope for electrical components, equipment, and systems in buildings and mandates their design and construction conform to NFPA 70.

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

This chapter regulates how structures may extend into the public right-of-way, including specific requirements for elements located below grade.

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

Chapter 34 establishes regulations for alterations, repairs, additions, and changes of occupancy in existing structures to ensure compliance with current building code requirements.

Chapter 14 establishes minimum requirements for exterior walls, their coverings, openings, windows, doors, architectural trim, balconies, and bay and oriel windows.

This chapter establishes requirements for materials, systems, and assemblies related to structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated construction to prevent the spread of fire and smoke.

This chapter specifies where fire protection systems are required and governs the design, installation, and operation of various fire protection systems.

This chapter establishes controls for the height and area of new buildings and additions based on construction type, occupancy, and specified modifications.

This chapter establishes requirements for the materials, design, construction, and quality of glass, light-transmitting ceramic, and plastic panels in vertical and sloped applications.

This chapter establishes the requirements for the materials, installation, inspection, and design of gypsum board and plaster systems in building construction.

This chapter establishes regulations for the interior environment of buildings, covering aspects such as ventilation, temperature, lighting, sound transmission, room dimensions, material finishes, and rodent proofing.

This chapter governs the use of interior finish materials, trim, decorative elements, and floor coverings, establishing classifications for fire performance and smoke development.

This chapter governs the materials, design, construction, and quality of masonry structures and components, including specific provisions for various masonry elements and design methodologies.

This chapter establishes the requirements for the design, construction, and arrangement of means of egress systems to ensure safe evacuation from buildings and their portions.

Chapter 28 of the IBC 2009 specifies that mechanical appliances, equipment, and systems, including masonry chimneys, fireplaces, and barbecues, must adhere to the International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, and IBC Chapter 21.

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

This chapter establishes general provisions for the erection, installation, alteration, and maintenance of plumbing systems, along with minimum plumbing facility requirements and toilet room standards.

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

This chapter establishes safeguards during construction, remodeling, alteration, repair, or demolition, and mandates protection for adjacent public and private properties.

This chapter establishes the general provisions for the scope, applicability, administration, enforcement, permitting, and inspection requirements of the building code.

Chapter 18 details the requirements for designing and constructing building and foundation systems, encompassing geotechnical investigations, excavation, dampproofing, soil load-bearing values, and various foundation types.

This chapter establishes regulations for various special building constructions, including membrane structures, temporary structures, pedestrian walkways, automatic vehicular gates, awnings, canopies, marquees, signs, and towers.

This chapter outlines special detailed requirements for specific uses and occupancies, supplementing general building code provisions for buildings like high-rises, malls, atriums, and those housing hazardous materials.

This chapter specifies requirements for the quality, design, fabrication, and erection of steel used structurally in buildings and structures, referencing various industry standards.

This chapter establishes the minimum structural design requirements for buildings and structures, including provisions for various loads and design methodologies.

This chapter establishes requirements for the quality, workmanship, and testing of structural materials and construction, including special inspections for wind and seismic resistance.

This chapter establishes the framework for classifying buildings based on their construction type and specifies the minimum fire-resistance ratings required for various building elements.

This chapter establishes the framework for classifying buildings and structures into distinct occupancy groups based on their primary use, which then dictates applicable code requirements.

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