Abstract: INTRODUCTION
Why did a section of the 2012 IBC, IFC, IMC, IPC or IRC change from the 2009 edition?
This resource collection has been compiled to provide the answers to such questions. This resource collection provides the published documentation for each successful code change in the 2012 IBC, IFC, IMC, IPC and IRC since th...

Abstract: This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards regarding:
1. The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials ...

Abstract: This code shall regulate the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings. This code shall also regulate those mechanical systems, system components, equipment and appliances specifi...

Abstract: The provisions of this code shall apply to the design, installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use and inspection of mechanical systems within buildings. This code shall also apply to those systems, system components, equipment and appliances specifically addressed herein....

Abstract: This code applies to commercial buildings and the buildings sites and associated systems and equipment.
Applicability. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a ge...

Abstract: The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in heigh...

Abstract: Introduction
Internationally, code officials recognize the need for a modern, up-to-date residential code addressing the design and construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. The International Residential Code^®, in this 2009 edition, is designed to meet these needs through model code regulatio...

Abstract: The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, addition, alteration, moving, repair and use of any building, structure, parcel of land or sign within a jurisdiction, except work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles and public utilities unless specifically mentioned in this code.
Where there is conflic...

Abstract: General
This standard provides technical criteria for making sites, facilities, buildings, and elements accessible. The administrative authority shall provide scoping provisions to specify the extent ...