# Aluminum (IBC 2009 Chapter 20) > This chapter outlines requirements for the quality, design, fabrication, and erection of aluminum components in buildings and structures. - Canonical: https://harth.build/resources/building-codes/us-states/massachusetts/ibc-2009/aluminum/ ## Direct answer and reference scope Aluminum (IBC 2009 Chapter 20) is presented here as a reference within the IBC 2009 collection for Massachusetts. This chapter outlines requirements for the quality, design, fabrication, and erection of aluminum components in buildings and structures. Use the [Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards](https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-state-building-code-780-cmr) to confirm the code edition currently adopted for the project, and compare the model text with state amendments, local amendments, effective dates and the permit authority's interpretation. The [ICC code library](https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes) is the model-code publication path. This Harth page is a searchable reference transcription, not an official code publication, legal opinion or confirmation that this edition controls a particular address. Record the project jurisdiction, application date, occupancy, construction type and amendment set before relying on a section. Where this page conflicts with an official publication or the authority having jurisdiction, the official source controls. This duplicate source record is retained for route compatibility, marked noindex, and canonicalized to [/building-codes/us-states/maryland/ibc-2009/aluminum](https://harth.build/resources/building-codes/us-states/maryland/ibc-2009/aluminum.md). _Authored and prepared by Harth. Review scope: official verification path added; code text and current local applicability have not been independently reviewed._ _This chapter outlines requirements for the quality, design, fabrication, and erection of aluminum components in buildings and structures._ ## 2001 — General 2001.1 Scope. This chapter shall govern the quality, design, fabrication and erection of aluminum. ## 2002 — Materials 2002.1 General. Aluminum used for structural purposes in buildings and structures shall comply with AA ASM 35 and AA ADM 1. The nominalloads shall be the minimum design loads required by Chapter 16. ## Frequently asked questions ### What standards govern structural aluminum in buildings? Structural aluminum used in buildings must comply with AA ADM 35 and AA ADM 1. ### What design loads should be applied to aluminum structures? The minimum design loads for aluminum structures must conform to the requirements specified in Chapter 16 of the IBC. ### What aspects of aluminum are covered by this chapter? This chapter governs the quality, design, fabrication, and erection processes for aluminum used in construction. --- - Continue in Harth (open this topic in the Harth agent): https://app.harth.build/agent?context=%2Fresources%2Fbuilding-codes%2Fus-states%2Fmassachusetts%2Fibc-2009%2Faluminum%2F - View this page in a browser: https://harth.build/resources/building-codes/us-states/massachusetts/ibc-2009/aluminum/ - All resources for agents: https://harth.build/llms.txt