How do I ask ICC a question?
How do I ask ICC a question?
All requests, verbal and written, require your ICC Membership number and the member name.
- Verbal: Call 888-ICC-SAFE (888-422-7233), ext. 33807 (Service provided between 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM CST, Monday through Friday.)
- Online (ICC members must log in using their email address and password. )
Is IBC same as IRC?
IBC: The International Building Code contains regulations about practices used in commercial construction. IRC: The International Residential Code contains information and regulations applying to residential construction, including both new construction practices as well as remodeling issues.
What does the IBC apply to?
The IBC applies to all occupancies, including one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses that are not within the scope of the IRC. The IRC is referenced for coverage of detached one- and twofamily dwellings and townhouses as defined in the exception to Section 101.2 and the definition for “Townhouse” in Chapter 2.
What IBC compliant?
The International Building Code (IBC) regulates any set of stairs used by the public, including any stairway that connects a building to a public space. And IBC-compliant stairs can’t have any gaps between those handrails or guards that could allow a four-inch sphere to pass through.
What is FSI and far?
Floor Space Index (FSI) is the ratio between the total built-up area and plot area available allowed by the government for a particular locality. Floor area ratio (FAR) is the ratio of a building’s total floor area to the size of the piece of land upon which it is built.
When should developers use the IBC Code for new projects?
Section 101.2 specifies that the provisions of the International Building Code (IBC) shall apply to every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Where is IBC used?
The International Building Code is in use or adopted in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, New York City, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. As a model code, the IBC is intended to be adopted in accordance with the laws and procedures of a governmental jurisdiction.
Does IBC reference OSHA?
The IBC references different industry standards and regulations written by professional organizations like the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). OSHA has developed regulations for General Industry (1910), which all fixed platforms need to comply with.
