1. Building Codes

2. Codes  Building Code –Regional  BOCA, SBCCI, CABO, UBC, CITY OF DALLAS, –National  IBC  Fire Code –NFC, UFC, NFPA, Life Safety 101  Accessibility Code –ADAAG, UDAG, TAS

3. Codes  Zoning –By region  City of Lubbock Zoning Ordinance  Specialty Codes –TDH, TDHS, Long Term Care, Assisted Living Facilities, Licensed Child-Care Center, Etc.

4. Codes  Legal documents  Must be adopted by region –State, County, City –Regional addenda  Updated typically every 3 years –IBC 2000, 2003, 2006  Codes are written by experts in the field –Architect, engineers, fire marshals, manufacturers, contractor, end users

5. Codes  Defined by historical events –Human abuse/ life loss produces change in code  Industrial revolution  Coconut Grove fire  Nursing Homes in the 60’s  Inaccessible facilities in the 80’s  911/ Twin Towers, etc.  Most codes allow for public review and submittal

6. Why Codes  To protect health, safety and welfare –Protect people not structures –Establish a minimum standard –Few codes mandate “aesthetics”  Standard for design, permits, and construction –Used by architects, engineers, contractors, owners, code officials, lawyers

7. Architect’s Role  Review all applicable codes  Ensure code compliance –Design, not construction  Coordinate all consultants –Consultants are responsible for their disciplines, but architect is responsible for the entire project, including all disciplines  Owner/Architect  Architect/Consultants  Review of codes with authorities –Owner through contractor is responsible for permits

8. Building Codes  No national standard  The International Code – (23 states have adopted) –Building, Fire, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Plumbing, etc. –The City of Lubbock  2003 International Codes –IBC, IPC, IFC, etc.

9. IBC – “Big Picture”  1 - Occupancy –Stated by project –Chapter 3  Group Classification  Incidental Use  Mixed Use –Chapter 4  Special Use

10. IBC – “Big Picture”  2 – Construction Type –Chapter 6 –Non linear process between Construction Type and Area Allowance –Type I – most fire resistant non combustible –Type II – non combustible –Type III – composite –Type IV – heavy timber –Type V – least fire resistive –The higher the type, the more expensive

11. IBC – “Big Picture”  Begin with the lowest Construction Type as possible or Construction Type by material selection –Typical residential, wood frame, Type IV –Typical commercial, metal stud, Type II/ Type III –Typical high-rise construction, Type I  Fire resistive construction –A – “non-combustible” –B – “combustible”  Differentiates fire rating of building elements –Table 601 –Hidden elements such as blocking

12. IBC – “Big Picture” –Fire separation  Distance to property line or another structure –Table 602

13. IBC – “Big Picture”  3 – Area and Height Allowance –Non linear process with Construction Type –Table 503 –Area modifications per GSF  Section 506 –Increase due to frontage or sprinkler –Special Provisions

14. How to do a Code Study  Non linear process –Between area and construction type –Between individual chapters and occupancy type –Between individual chapters and Fire Resistance Rated Construction  Chapter 7 –Fire wall, fire partitions, openings, etc. –Note what applies to building only

15. How to do a Code Study  Print 8 ½” x 11” of site and floor plan  6 Basic Steps  Step 1 Classify Building  Occupancy  Construction  Location  Allowable Area and Height

16. How to do a Code Study  Step 2 Review Occupancy Requirements –Chapter 3 –Chapter 4  Step 3 Review Construction Type and Fire Resistance –Chapter 6 –Chapter 7

17. How to do a Code Study  Step 4 Review Means of Egress –Chapter 10  Various calculations are required –Occupancy load Table 1004.1.2  NSF - do not have to calculate non occupied spaces, corridors, walls, or restrooms –Exit width Table 1005.1  Step 5 Review Accessibility –Chapter 11  Many regions submit to the authority of the state –TDLR - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation  TAS - Texas Accessibility Standards

18. How to do a Code Study  Step 6 Review Detailed Regulations –All other chapters  As they apply to building –Have interior finishes, better look at Chapter 8 and Chapter 12 –Have plumbing, better look at Chapter 29 –Got glass… Chapter 24