Building Codes & Standards

ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Federal accessible design standards under Americans with Disabilities Act

Specifications for Structural Concrete

Structural concrete specifications

Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

Structural concrete building code

Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings

Seismic provisions for steel buildings

Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

Structural steel building specification

Flood Resistant Design and Construction

Flood-resistant design and construction standard

Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings

Seismic evaluation and retrofit standard

Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures

Nationally adopted design loads standard for structural design

Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building HVAC Systems

HVAC inspection and maintenance standard

Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings

Green building design standard

Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy

Thermal comfort standard

Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

Ventilation standard for commercial buildings

Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Residential Buildings

Ventilation standard for residential buildings

Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

Energy efficiency standard for commercial buildings

International Building Code

The base code of the I-Codes family, covers design and construction of buildings and structures

Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

Nationally recognized accessibility standard

ICC Performance Code

Performance-based code alternative to prescriptive I-Codes

International Existing Building Code

Code for repair, alteration, addition, and change of occupancy for existing buildings

International Energy Conservation Code

Energy conservation code for commercial and residential buildings

International Fire Code

Fire prevention and protection code addressing conditions hazardous to life and property

International Fuel Gas Code

Fuel gas systems code for piping, appliances, and equipment

International Green Construction Code

Sustainable construction code for new and existing commercial buildings

International Mechanical Code

Mechanical systems code covering HVAC, exhaust, and duct systems

International Plumbing Code

Plumbing systems code for sanitary drainage, storm drainage, and water supply

International Property Maintenance Code

Property maintenance code for existing structures and premises

International Private Sewage Disposal Code

Private sewage disposal systems code

International Residential Code

Comprehensive code for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses

International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

Swimming pool and spa code for design, construction, and maintenance

International Wildland-Urban Interface Code

Code for structures in wildland-urban interface areas

International Zoning Code

Zoning code for land use regulation

Fire Code

Comprehensive fire prevention code

Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

Portable fire extinguisher selection, installation, and maintenance

Life Safety Code

Life safety code addressing building construction, protection, and occupancy features

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

Automatic sprinkler system design and installation

Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

Standpipe and hose system installation

Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

Fire pump installation standard

Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

Inspection and maintenance of water-based fire protection

Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

Storage and handling of flammable liquids

National Fuel Gas Code

National fuel gas code for piping and appliances

National Electrical Code

The most important code for electrical installations in the United States

National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

Fire alarm systems, notification appliances, and emergency communications

Building Energy Code

NFPA building energy code

Health Care Facilities Code

Health care facility safety code

Uniform Plumbing Code

Model plumbing code published by IAPMO