2021 International Building Code & More: About the Codes
Many different codes and standards regulate the design and construction of buildings. Each jurisdiction decides which ones it will adopt. Once a code or standard is adopted, it becomes law and will be enforced within that jurisdiction. Because each jurisdiction acts independently, no two code jurisdictions will have exactly the same codes and standards requirements. Federal regulations also apply to certain types of projects in all jurisdictions. The International Code Council’s I-Codes and the National Fire Protection Association’s C3-Codes are used throughout the United States and in some other countries. The ICC and NFPA codes that pertain to interior projects are discussed in this course. Obtaining a firm foundation of the codes, standards, and regulations related to your area of work can save you the time, effort, and fees that can result from not following the ones that apply to your project.
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the role of codes and standards in the design profession
- Distinguish and identify the different types of code used in the building process
- Compare and contrast between prescriptive and performance code requirements
- Identify and describe the role the federal government plays in the building process
- Provide a summary of the various standard organizations and their relationship to codes
- Identify and describe the different standards within the building process
