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    Building codes have existed since ancient times to regulate construction and ensure public safety. The Babylonian Code of Hammurabi from 1780 BC mandated penalties for builders whose structures collapsed. In the US, fires in the 1800s led to insurance-driven building codes. Several model code groups formed in the 20th century and consolidated into today's International Code Council (ICC) which publishes codes like the International Residential Code (IRC). The IRC governs one and two family home construction through requirements for structural integrity, mechanical and electrical systems, fire safety, and more.

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    Introduction to Building Codes

    Introduction to Building Codes

    Babylonian Code of Hammurabi


    Purpose of Building Codes
    Engineering Failures
    US History of Building Codes
    Building Officials and Code Administration
    International Conference of Building Officials
    Southern Building Code Conference
    International Code Council
    ICC Codes
    International Residential Code
    IRC Chapter 3 Building Planning

    Babylonian Code of Hammurabi


    1780 BC
    If a builder build a house
    for someone and does
    not construct it properly,
    and the house which he
    built fall in and kill its
    owner, then that builder
    shall be put to death.

    Purpose of Building Codes


    Health, safety, and well-being of the public
    Protection of human life
    Professionals are licensed because the
    publics safety is in their hands

    Engineering Failures

    2007 Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

    US History of Building Codes


    Fires in the 1800s
    prompted insurance
    companies to
    demand building
    codes for structures

    The Great Chicago Fire of 1871

    Building Officials and Code


    Administration (BOCA)

    The first major model-code group


    Founded in 1915
    Located in Country Club Hills, Illinois
    Codes were adopted predominantly in the
    north central and northeastern states

    International Conference
    of Building Officials (ICBO)
    Formed in 1922
    Located in Whittier, CA
    First edition of the Uniform Building Code
    published in 1927
    Adopted by states west of the Mississippi
    River

    Southern Building Code


    Conference

    Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama


    Founded in 1940
    Published the Southern Building Code
    Widely accepted in the southeast

    International Code
    Council (ICC)
    Uniform system of codes
    was necessary
    Representatives from each of the code
    organizations formed the ICC in 1994
    First edition of the International Building
    Code published in 2000

    ICC Codes

    International Residential Code (IRC)


    International Building Code (IBC)
    International Mechanical Code
    International Plumbing Code
    International Energy Conservation Code
    ICC Electrical Code
    Others

    International Residential Code for


    One- and Two-Family Dwellings(IRC)
    Addresses design and
    construction of one- and twofamily dwellings and townhomes
    Local municipalities can adopt
    the IRC but may publish
    modifications
    Modifications and specifications
    are generally published on the
    Internet
    for all to reference

    International Residential Code


    IRC applies to homes consisting of
    three stories, or less, above grade
    Covers conventional residential construction
    Covers all home components and systems
    Structural systems
    Thermal insulation
    Mechanical systems
    Plumbing systems
    Electrical systems
    Fuel gas systems
    Fireplaces and chimneys

    International Residential Code


    Chapter 3 Building Planning
    Habitable Space: A space in a building for
    living, sleeping, eating, or cooking.
    Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls,
    storage or utility spaces, and similar areas
    are not considered habitable space.

    International Residential Code


    Chapter 3 Building Planning
    Section R303 Light, Ventilation, and
    Heating
    Section R304 Minimum Room Areas
    Section R310 Emergency Escape and
    Rescue Openings
    Section R311 Means of Egress

    Introduction to Building Codes

    Babylonian Code of Hammurabi


    Purpose of Building Codes
    Engineering Failures
    US History of Building Codes
    Building Officials and Code Administration
    International Conference of Building Officials
    Southern Building Code Conference
    International Code Council
    ICC Codes
    International Residential Code
    IRC Chapter 3 Building Planning

    References
    International Code Council (n.d). Retrieved on March 21,
    2012 at http://www.iccsafe.org/Pages/default.aspx
    Hooker, R. The code of Hammurabi (1996). Retrieved
    March 21, 2012 at
    http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/CODE.HTM
    International Code Council. 2009 international residential
    code (2009). United States: International Code Council,
    Inc.

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