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Building Code & Agencies by Country
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Australia Model Building Codes
Australia ABCB Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) GPO Box 2013 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Email: ncc@abcb.gov.au Tel: 1300 134 631 Website: http://www.abcb.gov.au/
Australia National Construction Code, NCC 2016: Website: http://www.abcb.gov.au/Resources/Publications/NCC/NCC-2016-Complete-Series offers a login to download a zipped file of the NCC itself. You will have to register first at http://www.abcb.gov.au/User/Register
The 2016 NCC was adopted by the Australian states and territories on 1 May 2016.
The National Construction Code (NCC) provides the minimum necessary requirements for safety, health, amenity and sustainability in the design and construction of new buildings (and new building work in existing buildings) throughout Australia. It is a uniform set of technical provisions for building work and plumbing and drainage installations throughout Australia whilst allowing for variations in climate and geological or geographic conditions.
Canada Model Building Codes
Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, NRC Construction, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6
Website: http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/solutions/advisory/codes_centre/commission.html
Website Excerpt: Established by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) develops and maintains Canada's National Model Construction Codes.
CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code
National Research Council Canada provides copies of the Canadian Building Code
National Building Code of Canada (2015) can be ordered by email, fax, or regular mail - see http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/publications/codes_centre/2015_national_building_code.html
Website excerpt:The National Building Code of Canada 2015 (NBC), published by NRC and developed by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, sets out technical provisions for the design and construction of new buildings. It also applies to the alteration, change of use and demolition of existing buildings. Over 360 technical changes have been incorporated in this new edition.
OIL TANK REGULATIONS Canadian & U.S. Regulations for reporting oil tank leaks
IEC EU Model Building Codes, ISO & IEC St5andards
EN Eurocodes:
Website Excerpt: The EN Eurocodes are a series of 10 European Standards, EN 1990 - EN 1999, providing a common approach for the design of buildings and other civil engineering works and construction products. They are the recommended means of giving a presumption of conformity with the basic requirements of the Construction Products Regulation for construction works and products that bear the CE Marking, as well as the preferred reference for technical specifications in public contracts.
Regulation (Eu) No 305/2011 Of The European Parliament And Of The Council of 9 March 2011 [PDF] laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC - access at http://eurocodes.jrc.ec.europa.eu/
International Organization for Standardization ISO Central Secretariat, Ch. de Blandonnet 8, Case Postale 401, CH – 1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland, Website: iso.org
Website Excerpt: The IEC and ISO are both independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations that develop and publish fully consensus-based International Standards.
International Electrotechnical Commission IEC Central Office 3, rue de Varembé P.O. Box 131 CH – 1211 Geneva 20 Switzerland Website: iec.ch
India Model Building Codes
National Building Code of India - Bureau of Standards (NBC 2016) BIS Headquarter Manak Bhavan 9 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002,India Tel : +91 11 23230131, 23233375, 23239402 (10 lines) Fax : +91 11 23234062, 23239399, 23239382 After office hours : +91 11 23215936 Email : info@bis.gov.in Website: www.bis.gov.in Website: http://bis.org.in/sf/nbc.asp
Website Excerpt: The National Building Code of India (NBC), a comprehensive building Code, is a national instrument providing guidelines for regulating the building construction activities across the country.
The Code mainly contains administrative regulations, development control rules and general building requirements; fire safety requirements; stipulations regarding materials, structural design and construction (including safety); building and plumbing services; approach to sustainability; and asset and facility management.
UK Model Building Codes
UK Government, general website gov.uk
2010 UK Building Regulations, Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems J, [PDF]
2010 No. 2214 BUILDING AND BUILDINGS, ENGLAND AND WALES The Building Regulations 2010 [PDF] retrieved 2017/07/14, original source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2214/pdfs/uksi_20102214_en.pdf
IRELAND BUILDING REGULATIONS, Technical Guidance Document J HEAT PRODUCING APPLIANCES [PDF] (2005)
Scotland & Wales Building Codes [citation needed]
BOCA NATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE - one of the few building standards pertaining to the condition & maintenance of existing structures
2012 ICC IRC INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE® for One- and Two- Family Dwellings, 2012 [PDF] [17 MB] Retrieved 2016/09/17 original source: online ref for IRC 2012 version https://learnframing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IRC.pdf (the 2012 version)
2012 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (2012) as adopted in the U.S. state of Georgia [PDF]
2009 ICC IRC INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (2009) [PDF] complete
2009 IEBC INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, [PDF] 2009, International Code Council ICC, complete text of the code for the inspection & maintenance or repair of existing buildings
2006 ICC IRC INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE® For One- and Two- Family Dwellings, 2006, [PDF] [51MB] Retrieved 2016/09/17 original source: online ref for ICC_IRC (2006) https://law.resource.org/pub/us/code/ibr/icc.irc.2006.pdf (appendix E)
2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE Title 24 Part 2 Vol 1 of 2 (2010) [PDF] effective 2011, based on the 2009 International Building Code, California Building Standards Commission, California Building Standards Commission 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95833-2936
2010 IGCC INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE™ ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2009 (2010) [PDF] public version 2.0
2006 IRC VISUAL INTERPRETATION of the 2006 International Residential Code®, retrieved 2017/04/03, original source: http://www.qis-tx.com/documents/stair.installation.guidelines.pdf
2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI) Stair & Railing Codes
MOBILE HOME CODES & STANDARDS - web article, code citations & links
International Residential Code (IRC), for One and Two Family Dwellings, 2012 (First Printing) Home Page: http://publicecodes.citation.com/icod/irc/index.htm
The ICC provides free, limited, live, online access to some of the latest codes, but I couldn't find the free link for IRC immediately.
United States Model Building Code Agencies
BOCA Building Officials and Code Administ [Website]
CABO Council of American Building Officials Merged w/ ICC [Website] ICC
ICBO Internat.Conf. of Building Officials [Website]\
NFPA Home Page - National Electrical Code and other resources [Website]
SBCCI Southern Building Code Conference Int. [Website]
See alsoStandards, Building Product & Testing Agencies
Specific U.S. Jurisdictional Building Codes & Standards
AUSTIN TX MINIMUM LIFE SAFETY GUIDELINES (includes stairway details) [PDF], retrieved 2017/0-4/03, original source: https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Planning/Rules/backup15_04.pdf
California Office of State Fire Marshal, "FINAL REAONS for PROPOSED BUILDING STANDARDS" of the Office of the State Fire Marshal regarding the adoption by reference of the 2009 Edition of the International Building Code (IBC) with amendments into the 2010 California Building Code (CBC) California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2 [PDF
DALLAS TX BUILDING CODE ORD 29164(2013) [PDF]
DALLAS TX BUILDING CODE ORD 29161 (2013) based on the 2012 IRC [PDF]
FLORIDA STAIR & RAILING CODE - web article, codes, citations
New York City Building Codes [Website]
NEW YORK CITY MECHANICAL CODE (2008) [PDF] adapted from the ICC Mechanical code, Chapter 4, VENTILATION, retrieved 2017/08/01,original source: http://www2.iccsafe.org/states/newyorkcity/Mechanical/PDFs/Chapter%204_Ventilation.pdf
NEW YORK CITY CODE: INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT [PDF],. Chapter 12, INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT, retrieved 2017/08/01,original source: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/apps/pdf_viewer/ viewer.html?file=2014CC_BC_Chapter_12_Interior_Environment.pdf&section=conscode_2014
1201.1 Scope.The provisions of this chapter shall govern ventilation, temperature control, lighting, yards and courts, sound transmission, room dimensions, surrounding materials and rodent proofing associated with the interior spaces of buildings
NEW YORK STATE NAIL SALON VENTILATION [PDF] retrieved 2017/08/01 original source: https://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/appearance /NailSalon%20Technical%20document.%20final.pdf
NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE - Stair Design Specifications - web article, codes, citations
NEW YORK STATE HVAC ENERGY CODE REQUIREMENTS [PDF] for Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Code & Specifcations retrieved 2017/08/01, original source: https://www.dos.ny.gov/dcea/pdf/ Energy/RmanHVAC.pdf
NEW YORK STATE MECHANICAL COMPLIANCE GUIDE [PDF] retrieved 2017/08/01 original source: https://www.dos.ny.gov/dcea/pdf/Energy/IVmechanical.PDF
NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE STAIR DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE GUIDELINE [PDF] for Calhoun County
TEXAS RESIDENTIAL TECHNICAL REVIEW, City of Austin, Texas, retrieved 2017/0-4/03, adapting/excerpting from the 2012 International Residential Code with local amendments, original source: http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Planning/Residential/OFFICIAL_BUILDING_TECHNICAL_REVIEW_HANDOUT.pdf
Local Amendments - http://www.austintexas.gov/department/building-technical-codes
AUSTIN MN STAIR CODE, USA [PDF], City of Austin, 500 Fourth Ave. NE, Austin, Minnesota 55912-3773, Building Department (01/25/2008), Tel: 507-437-9950, retrieved 2017/0-4/03, original source: http://www.ci.austin.mn.us/Engineering/Building%20Dept%20Handouts/Stairs%20&%20%20Handrais.pdf
New Zealand Model Building Codes
NEW ZEALAND BUILDING ACT 2004, [PDF] reprinted as of 30 May 2017 [PDF], retrieved 2017/07/14, original source: http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2004/0072/latest/whole.html#DLM306036
New Zealand BUILDING CODE, BUILDING REGULATIONS 1992: revoked (with regulation 3 and Schedule 1 continued in force), on 31 March 2005, by regulation 8(1) of the Building (Forms) Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/385) and then this version was replaced on 14 June 2017 to make corrections to clauses A1 3.0.2, A1 6.0.1, and A2 of Schedule 1 under section 25(1)(j)(ii) of the Legislation Act 2012. - retrieved 2017/07/14, original source: http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/1992/0150/latest/whole.html#DLM162576
Kia ora. The authoritatie source of New Zealand's Acts, Bills & Legislative Instruments. You can read and download any of these for free. Website: http://www.legislation.govt.nz/
Appliance Codes & Regulations
CLOTHES DRYER VENT CLEARANCES - web article, USA & Canada
Asbestos Codes & Regulations
ASBESTOS MATERIAL REGULATIONS - various countries
EPA ASBESTOS MATERIALS BANS CLARIFICATION - 2003 [PDF]
ASBESTOS MATERIAL REGULATIONS, OSHA [PDF]
ASBESTOS REGULATIONS for ONTARIO CANADA [PDF]
2015 CHAPTER 5, CHIMNEYS AND VENTS, SECTION 501 (IFGC), [PDF] (2015) Seattle building code, Retrieved 2017/07/22, original source: http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/cs/groups/pan/@pan/documents/web_informational/p2622099.pdf
2012 CHAPTER 5, CHIMNEYS AND VENTS, SECTION 501 (IFGC), (2012) Seattle building code, retrived 2017/07/22, original source http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/cs/groups/pan/@pan/documents/web_informational/s047809.pdf
2008 IRC Chapter 10, CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES, [PDF] Sections R1001 Masonry FIreplaces, R1002 Masonry Heaters, R1003 Masonry Chimneys, R1004 Factory-Built Fireplaces, R1005 Factory-Built Chimneys, [PDF] as adopted in the Oregon Residential Specialty Code
2007 789 CHIMNEYS AND VENTS CMR - Seventh Edition, [PDF] as adopted by Massachusetts
2007 Chapter 60 CHIMNEYS, FIREPLACES and SOLID FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES, Section 6001 MASONRY CHIMNEYS [PDF] Seventh Edition, Massachusetts BUilding Code for One and Two Family Dwellings (780 CMR)
2003 IBC INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE CHAPTER 5 CHIMNEYS and VENTS [PDF]
Scope: 501.1 Scope. This chapter shall govern the installation, maintenance, repair and approval of factory-built chimneys, chimney liners, vents and connectors and the utilization of masonry chimneys serving gas-fired appliances.
The requirements for the installation, maintenance, repair and approval of factory-built chimneys, chimney liners, vents and connectors serving appliances burning fuels other than fuel gas shall be regulated by the International Mechanical Code. The construction, repair, maintenance and approval of masonry chimneys shall be regulated by the International Building Code.
2003 IMC COMBUSTION AIR, Chapter 7 International Mechanical Code (2003) [PDF]
2003 IRC Chapter 10, CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES, [PDF] Sections R1001 Masonry FIreplaces, R1002 Masonry Heaters, R1003 Masonry Chimneys, R1004 Factory-Built Fireplaces, R1005 Factory-Built Chimneys, [PDF] (2003)
2003 IRC Chapter 18, CHIMNEYS AND VENTS, [PDF] in the 2003 International Residential Code
1991 UNLINED FLUES, UMC Section 913 (3) 1991 [Text file]
CHIMNEY FLUE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS - home
CHIMNEY FLUE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS_TABLES C9D
CHIMNEY FLUE SIZE SPECIFICATIONS_TABLE_C_9_E
FIRE CLEARANCES INDOORS - lists codes & standards
FIRE CLEARANCES WOOD & COAL STOVES UK codes, US Codes, Other countries
NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel–Burning Appliances NFPA [Website] National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy MA 02169, Website: http://www.nfpa.org/
2005 IRELAND BUILDING REGULATIONS, Technical Guidance Document J HEAT PRODUCING APPLIANCES [PDF] (2005)
2010 UK BUILDING REGULATIONS, COMBUSTION APPLIANCES AND FUEL STORAGE SYSTEMS J, [PDF] (2010)
AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICAL CODE: AS/NZS 3000:2007, Standards Australia [PDF] retrieved 2017/07/16, original source: https://www.saiglobal.com/pdftemp/previews/osh/as/as3000/3000/3000-2007.pdf - WIRING RULES (24pp, with full document provided online at https://infostore.saiglobal.com/ )
Canadian Electrical Code, CE Code, CSA 22.1, published by the Canadian Standards Association describes rules & procedures for electrical equipment installation & maintenance in Canada. First edition : 1927
CSA Codes & Standards [Website] is at http://www.csagroup.org/codes-standards/
CSA Standards & Codes Store [Website] is at http://shop.csa.ca/en/canada/standards+codes/icat/publications
C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code (2015) [Website] in sections as PDFs and other formats at http://shop.csa.ca/en/canada/electrical/c221-canadian-electrical-code/icat/cec
CANADA: NMSC Wiring Code, Bulletin 12-19-11 Non-Metallic-Sheathed Cables (NMSC) wiring methods Rules 2-034, 2-300, 4-004, 12-500 to 12-526, 12-3102 and 12-3022(3) (2012) [PDF]
ELECTRICAL CODE BASICS - web article, additional code citations
ELECTRICAL WIRING COLOR CODES - web article
RECESSED LIGHT CLEARANCES - web article
GFCI PROTECTION, GFCI CODES - web article, additional code citations
INDIA NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (2011) [Website online copy] SP 30: National Electrical Code Name of Standards Organization: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Publication date 2011 Usage CC0 1.0 Universal Topics law.resource.org, public.resource.org Collection publicsafetycode; USGovernmentDocuments; additional_collections Language English In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to know and speak the laws that govern them.
NEW ZEALAND ELECTRICAL CODE: AS/NZS 3000:2007, [Website] Standards New Zealand, ( https://www.standards.govt.nz/ ) available for Kiwis at https://shop.standards.govt.nz/catalog/d5685816-9e3a-34d7-82bf-2144fb54d51d/view
Provides requirements for the selection and installation of electrical equipment, and design and testing of electrical installations, especially with regard to the essential requirements for safety of persons and livestock from physical injury, fire or electric shock.
The presentation of this edition differs from previous editions of AS/NZS 3000 in that the Standard comprises two parts but with both parts bound as one document. Part 1 provides uniform essential elements that constitute the minimum regulatory requirements for a safe electrical installation. Part 2 provides installation practices that achieve certainty of compliance with the essential safety requirements of Part 1.
UK Electrical standards and approved codes of practice [Website] http://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/standards.htm includes UK Electrical Code, BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations "The Regs"
UK ELECTRICAL STANDARDS BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations "The Regs" (2008) [PDF] incorporates amendment (2011) retrieved 2017/07/16, original source: http://www.thailandlift.org/documents/BS7671-2008.pdf
U.S. NEC National Electrical Code - where to find a copy
NFPA 70: National Electrical Code 2017 Edition, is available from the NFPA - http://catalog.nfpa.org/NFPA-70-National-Electrical-Code-NEC-Softbound-2017-Edition-P16529.aspx but keep in mind that in the U.S. your local jurisdiction may be operating under an earlier edition of the NEC.
Full Text of the US NEC is available from the NFPA at http://catalog.nfpa.org/NEC-Online-C3776.aspx ($199.00 / year) and older versions of the NEC also can be examined online free at https://archive.org/stream/NationalElectricalCode/National%20Electrical%20Code_djvu.txt
2008 NEC FULL TEXT as adopted by the U.S. state of Wyoming [PDF] - large file
Energy Codes, Guides, Standards
ASHRAE Standard 90.1, (2016) Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, available from ASHRAE at this website: https://www.ashrae.org/resources--publications/bookstore/standard-90-1 ($140) - Commercial buiolding energy code
The residential building energy code development process is administered by the International Code Council (ICC). See this website: https://www.iccsafe.org
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS ENERGY CODE SUMMARY - US State of Iowa [PDF] retrieved 2017/07/14, original source: http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/building/energy/PDF/Iowa_Residential_Energy_Code_Summary_2012.pdf
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 (2013), Determination of Energy Savings: Quantitative Analysis[PDF] U.S. Department of Energy, PNNL-23479
Website: https://www.energycodes.gov/sites/default/files/documents/901-2013_finalCommercialDeterminationQuantitativeAnalysis_TSD.pdf
ENERGY CODE, U.S. Department of Energy, Website: https://www.energycodes.gov/
The Building Energy Codes Program (BECP) mission is to support building energy code development, adoption, implementation and enforcement processes to achieve the maximum practicable, cost-effective improvements in energy efficiency while providing safe, healthy buildings for occupants. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is directed to participate in industry processes to develop model building energy codes, issue determinations as to whether updated codes result in energy savings, and provide technical assistance to states to implement and comply with the codes.
ENERGY DESIGN GUIDE for Medium Box Retail, Technical Report NREL/TP-550-42828 (2008) [PDF]
ENERGY DESIGN GUIDE for Grocery Stores, Technical Report NREL/TP-550-42829 (2008) [PDF]
SMALL WIND ELECTRICL SYSTEMS Consumer's Guide US Pennsylvania [PDF] U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Environment, Building Codes, Standards
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS - INDOOR - topic home page
BUILDING MATERIALS: PRODUCT EMISSION & COMBUSTION HAZARDS, Kathleen Hess-Kosa [Book Review]
DRINKING WATER TESTS, CONTAMINANTS, CORRECTION - all topics
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, New Jersey
FORMALDEHYDE GAS EXPOSURE LIMITS exposure effects, limits, standards
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM LEAD in YOUR HOME U.S. CPSC publication with additional links and resource references
RADON GAS HAZARDS U.S. EPA Radon level maps
See CHIMNEYS - codes list
CPSC Home Fire Safety CHECKLIST [PDF]
See ELECTRICAL - codes list
FIRE CLEARANCES, WOOD & COAL STOVE FLUES - web article giving codes & code citations
FIRE CODES, NFPA - see NFPA Home Page - National Electrical Code and other resources [Website]
FURNACE CLEARANCE DISTANCES - web article giving codes & code citations
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 [8]
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (2006) [PDF] Full Text as adopted by the U.S. State of Maine
SOUTH CAROLINA Title 5 Municipal Corporations CHAPTER 25 Building Codes and Fire Prevention [PDF]
Washington State Amendments to the 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE [PDF]
Flood Damage & Flood Zone Construction Codes
FLOOD VENTS & FLOOD PORTS - cites codes & details of flood vents & other construction details to avoid damage in flood zone areas
HVAC Air Conditioning, Heating, Heat Pump Codes
A/C - HEAT PUMP CONTROLS & SWITCHES - web article, code citations & excerpts
Building Code Requirements & Standards for HVAC Duct Sealants or Duct Leak Seals or Tapes e.g. NYS RM1601.3.1 Joints and Seams, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, Unifiorm Mechanical Code, NFPA 90A, NFPA 90B
CONDENSATE DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS, California Building Code (2013) [PDF] retrieved 2017/07/17, original source: http://buildingincalifornia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/CondensateDisposalReq.pdf
COMPRESSOR DISCONNECT SWITCH - web article, code citations, excerpts
CONDENSATE DRAINS, CODES - web article, cites & links to HVAC system condensate drainage disposal codes
IAPMO Chapter 8 INDIRECT WASTES, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE [PDF] retrieved 2017/07/17, original source: http://iapmo.org/UPC Report On 20Comments/2012 Uniform Plumbing Code Cycle/2010 UPC ROP/2010 UPC Preprint/Chapter 08.pdf
NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE ICC Chapter 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS [PDF] (2006) as adopted by the U.S. State of Virginia - see section on condensate disposal
FOAM BOARD FIRE COVERING
Interiors of Buildings, Codes & Standards
CRAWL SPACE ACCESS - web page citing & giving access to codes on crawl space accessibility
Drywall Grid System Standards:
ASTM C635 Standard Specification for the Manufacture, Performance, and Testing of Metal Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-in Panel Ceilings
ASTM C636 Standard Practice for Installation of Metal Ceiling Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-in Panels
ASTM C645 Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members
CISCA Ceiling & Interior Systems Construction Association
DSA PA105 Division of the State Architect (California)
ICC ESR-1289 International Code Council Evaluation Service
NOA 04-0716.03 Dade/Broward County, Florida Product Approval
RR25348 City of Los Angeles Research Report
UBC 25-2 Uniform Building Code Standard (section 25.210, exception 2)
UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Fire Resistance Directory
Also see the Armstrong Corporation's article on drywall grid system installation details at armstrong.com/common/c2002/content/files/4279.pdf or contact the company at 877-ARM-STRONG
FIRE RESISTANCE DESIGN MANUAL GA-600, The 18th edition includes fire-resistance ratings for over 370 gypsum-protected wall, ceiling, roof, column, beam, girder, and truss systems. available for purchase in hard copy form at www.gypsum.org
Recommended Levels of GYPSUM BOARD FINISH (GA-214-07), "jointly produced by the four leading associations in the industry, assists specifiers, owners, and contractors to precisely describe the desired finish of individual walls and ceilings to meet specific needs. Avoids non-specific terms like "industry standards" and "workmanlike finish" and the problems they can cause" available for purchase in hard copy form at www.gypsum.org
MASSACHUSETTS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES & STANDARDS FOR GYPSUM DRYWALL - 09 20 00
Manufactured Home Codes & Standards
MOBILE HOME CODES & STANDARDS - topic home page
MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS, PART 3280 contains 10 subparts pertaining to General (data plate and certification contents and locations), Plans (dimensions, exits, etc), Fire Safety, Body and Frame, Testing, Thermal Protection, Heating/Cooling and venting systems, Electrical, and Transportation (axles, springs, drawbar). It's about 90 pages of regulations.
PART 3280—MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS [PDF] retrieved 2017/06/09, original source: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=a2c5655a37054c584f7dd6a0ed240fb8&node=pt24.5.3280&rgn=div5
PART 3285—MODEL MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION STANDARDS [PDF] discusses roof framing and loads and wind zone maps for vasrious roofing installation standards.
FEMA Description of MANUFACTURED HOME CHARACTERISTICS [PDF]
MOBILE HOME CODES & STANDARDS - web article listing codes fo rmobile & manufactured homes.
MOBILE / MANUFACTURED HOME LABELS - web article
Because of the increased use of multi-section manufactured homes, the guide now includes consideration of large openings along the length of marriage walls in multi-section units. The construction recommendations assure that the home, foundation, and site are all compatible. In addition to the new technical recommendations, the guide has been expanded and reorganized for easy reference with more illustrations and clarifications. The handbook can greatly assist preparation of the worksheets needed to apply for an FHA mortgage
GUIDE TO FOUNDATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES [PDF], (2002, initally marked "Draft not for distribution") Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD USER P.O. Box 23268, Washington, DC 20026-3268 USA, Tel: 1-800-245-2691 TDD: 1-800-927-7589
Safety Standards for Manufactured or Mobile Homes:
The actual Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards begin in
SUBTITLE B - REGULATIONS RELATING to HOUSING and URBAN DEVELOPMENT (Continued) [PDF] at Part 3280, in Vol.5, [That is on page 107 of the PDF - Ed.] - original source www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2001-title24-vol5/pdf/CFR-2001-title24-vol5-subtitleB.pdf. There (on start on p. 107 or use your PDF reader to search for "3280") you will find
Plumbing, Drain, Waste, Vent Codes
2009 IPC ICC International Plumbing Code, [PDF] full text, retrieved 2016/08/11, original source: https://law.resource.org/pub/us/code/ibr/icc.ipc.2009.pdf as adopted and incorporated by various U.S. states including Alabama, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and others.
2006 IPC ICC International Plumbing Code, [PDF] full text, retrieved 2016/08/11, original source: https://law.resource.org/pub/us/code/ibr/icc.ipc.2006.pdf as adopted by various U.S. states and municipalities including Arizona, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, New York, South Carolina, and others.
CONDENSATE DRAIN CODES - web article, code citations, quotes
CSST GAS PIPING CODES & STANDARDS - web article, code citations, quotes
DIELECTRIC FITTING CODES - web article, code citations, quotes
GAS PROPANE CODE (CANADA) CSA B149 1S1 EN [PDF] (2007)
GAS METER CLEARANCE DISTANCES - cites & links to appropriate plumbing & other code authorities
GREYWATER SYSTEMS - web article, code citations, quotes
HOT TUB ELECTRICAL CODE NEC Article 680 [PDF]
HOT WATER ANTI-SCALD REGULATIONS - web article, code citations, quotes
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) available from NFPA at http://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=58
1.1* Scope. This code shall apply to the storage, handling, transportation, and use of liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas).
A.1.1 General Properties of LP-Gas. Liquefied petroleum gases (LP-Gases), as defined in this code (see 3.3.43), are gases at normal room temperature and atmospheric pressure. They liquefy under moderate pressure and readily vaporize upon release of the pressure.
It is this property that allows the transportation and storage of LP-Gases in concentrated liquid form, although they normally are used in vapor form.
International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001 Tel: 1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233); Fax: (202) 783-2348 International: (202) 370-1800, Email: webmaster@iccsafe.org, Website: http://www.iccsafe.org
The International Plumbing Code (IPC) is a proven, comprehensive model plumbing code that works seamlessly with ICC's family of building codes. It sets minimum regulations for plumbing systems and components to protect life, health and safety of building occupants and the public.
The IPC is available for adoption by jurisdictions ranging from states to towns, and is currently adopted on the state or local level in 35 states in the U.S. The IPC is built on the proven legacy of the BOCA National Plumbing Code, SBCCI Standard Plumbing Code, and ICBO Plumbing Code. The IPC sets minimum regulations for plumbing systems using both prescriptive and performance-related provisions ...
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 available from NFPA at http://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=54
1.1 Scope. 1.1.1 Applicability.
1.1.1.1 This code is a safety code that shall apply to the installation of fuel gas piping systems, appliances, equipment, and related accessories as shown in 1.1.1.1(A) through 1.1.1.1(D). (A)* Coverage of piping systems shall extend from the point of delivery to the appliance connections.
For other than undiluted liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas) systems, the point of delivery shall be the outlet of the service meter assembly or the outlet of the service regulator or service shutoff valve where no meter is provided.
For undiluted LP-Gas systems, the point of delivery shall be considered to be the outlet of the final pressure regulator, exclusive of line gas regulators where no meter is installed.
Where a meter is installed, the point of delivery shall be the outlet of the meter. (B) The maximum operating pressure shall be 125 psi (862 kPa).
ICC Chapter 9, PLUMBING ENTS 2012 [PDF] complete text, original source: Maryland plumbing code, https://law.resource.org/pub/us/code/ibr/icc.ipc.2012.pdf
NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (2012) [PDF] Table of Contents only
NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (2009) [PDF] published by PHCC, This edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code includes changes from the 2007 and 2008 Supplements and the changes that were approved at the August 21, 2008 Public Hearing.
NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE ICC Chapter 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS [PDF] (2006) as adopted by the U.S. State of Virginia
PLUMBING CODE for CONDENSATE DRAINS - Uniform Mechanical Code citataions
PLUMBING VENT DEFINITIONS & CODES - web article provides codes & citations
SPA / HOT TUB INSPECTION & CODES - web article provides codes & citations
WATER HEATER SAFETY - web article, code citations, quotes
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (2012) complete [PDF], as adopted in the U.S. state of Georgia
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (2009) complete [PDF] IPC ICC version
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (2006) complete [PDF]
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (UPC) CHAPTER 8 - INDIRECT WASTES [PDF] IAPMO
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (UPC) CHAPTER 10 - TRAPS, INTERCEPTORS and SEPARATORS [PDF] IAPMO
Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC - IAPMO) [Website]
Excerpt: The UMC established minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use, or maintenance of mechanical systems within this jurisdiction.
CALIFORNIA ROOFING CODE, CHAPTER 15, (2007) [PDF] Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures Section 1500
COMPRESSION BRACING for RAFTERS (Canada)
DORMER SIDE / ROOF FLASHING - web article, codes, citations
FLORIDA ROOFING CODE CHAPTER 15 (2010) [PDF]
OREGON ROOFING CODE CHAPTER 15 (2004) [PDF] Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures Section 1500
ROOFING FELT CODES & SPECIFICATIONS - web article, codes, citations
ROOFING FELT / UNDERLAYMENT CODE & SPEC HISTORY - web article, codes, citations
ROOFING FELT UNDERLAYMENT REQUIREMENTS - web article citing & giving access to codes & requirements for underlayment or felt under various roofing materials
SHINGLE EXPOSURE AMOUNT
SNOW GUARD BUILDING CODES?
STANDARDS for ROOFING - web article, codes, citations
National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) 10255 W. Higgins Road Suite 600 Rosemont, IL 60018-5607 Telephone: (847) 299-9070 Website: http://www.nrca.net/
Septic System Codes - Onsite Wastewater Disposal Codes
DESIGN APPROVAL for NEW or INTERIM SEPTIC SYSTEMS & PRODUCTS
MASSACHUSETTS TITLE 5 - septic testing regulations
MISSOURI SEPTIC CODE [PDF]
MISSOURI JEFFERSON COUNTY ON-SITE SEWAGE CODE [PDF]
SEPTIC & DESIGN CODES & SPECIFICATIONS U.S.A. - master list
SEPTIC & SEWAGE TREATMENT CODES & REFERENCES - web page listing codes, various countries
SEPTIC DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS for ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS
SEPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN REGULATIONS
U.S. SEPTIC AUTHORITIES & DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS - by-state list of septic and onsite wastewater design regulations, codes, guides.
Stair, Handrail, Railing & Guardrailing Codes
2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI) - web article giving access to Stair & Railing Codes
STAIRS, RAILINGS, LANDINGS, RAMPS - home- web article steps through detailed building codes for stairs & railings including attic stairs, balusters, deck & porch stairs, guardrailings, handrailings, guardrails on balconies, lighting over stairs, stair component dimensions, stair types
BUILDING CODES for STAIRS & RAMPS - web article includes citations & links to additional stair codes
BOCA NATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE - web article, codes, citations
CANADIAN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS - Stairways & Fall Prevention - web article, codes, citations
CODES for STAIRS & RAILINGS - web article, list of and links to appropriate stair & railing & guardrail codes
CABLE RAILING CODES, OPENINGS, LADDER EFFECT - web article includes citations & links to additional stair codes
EXTERIOR STAIRS and also STAIR DIMENSIONS, WIDTH, HEIGHT
GRASPABILITY of HANDRAILINGS - web article includes citations & links to additional stair codes
HANDRAILS & HANDRAILINGS - web article includes citations & links to additional stair codes
HANDRAIL CONTINUITY - web article includes citations & links to additional stair codes
HANDRAIL CODES - GRASPABILITY - web article includes citations & links to additional stair codes
LIGHTING OVER STAIRS & AT EXITS - web article includes citations & links to additional stair codes
RAILING CODES & SPECIFICATIONS - home page, includes code excerpts, citations, links to additional codes
RETAINING WALL GUARDRAIL CODES - web article includes citations & links to additional stair codes
STAIRWAY CHAIR LIFTS - excerpts & code citations, various countries
Specific Jurisdictional Building Stair Codes & Standards
DALLAS TX BUILDING CODE ORD 29164 (2013) [PDF]
Structural Codes Standards
Ventilation Codes & Regulations
BATHROOM VENT CODES - ICC, IRC citations & Excerpts
CRAWL SPACE VENTILATION CODES - codes & standards via web article
Water Regulations, Standards, Codes for drinking water
pH of DRINKING WATER, HEALTH EFFECTS - web article giving drinking water limits & standards for pH
WATER CONTAMINANT LEVELS & LIMITS - web article giving drinking water standards & allowable contaminant levels
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