BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE
1. Determine Use & Occupancy Classification of the Structure
2. Determine Actual Physical Properties of Building
3. Determine Building Area Each Floor
4. Determine Grade Elevation for Building
5. Determine Building Height in Feet Above Grade
6. Determine Building Height in Stories
7. Determine Separation Distance from Exterior
8. Determine Percent of Exterior Openings Per Floor
1. Determine Minimum Type of Construction Necessary to Accommodate Proposed Structure
Type I Fire resistive - IA and IB
Type II Non-combustible - IIA and IIB
Type III Ordinary - IIIA and IIIB
Type IV Heavy timber
Type V Wood frame - VA and VB
Specs and codes
Consists of precast concrete slabs supported by precast columns and precast girders.
Type II, Noncombustible (steel beams and girders):
The weight bearers are generally steel beams and girders. (If the building is Type II (000), the beams and girders are all "unprotected" steel.)
Type III, Ordinary (Steel supports wood frame):
Can consist of a mix of materials, including wood and concrete.
Type IV, Heavy Timber (Cathedrals):
Construction using heavy timber. This type of construction used to be more widespread than it is today. To qualify as heavy timber, a wood member must meet a certain thickness requirement.
Type V, Wood Frame (Residentials, Balloon construction):
All-wood
Construction types are defined in NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Construction. References to construction type in this lesson follow the NFPA 220 format.
Determine Maximum Allowable Heights and Floor Areas for Types of Construction and Occupancy Classification (Chapter 5)
3. Check Allowable Height and Area Increases Permitted
4. Check Detailed Occupancy Requirements
5. Determine Fire Protection and Structural Members (Chapter 6)
- Structural Frame
-Exterior Bearing Walls
-Interior Bearing Walls
- Roof
- Exterior Non-Bearing Walls
-Interior Non-Bearing Walls
- Floor
6. Determine Fire Resistance Requirements
- Occupancy Separation
- Fire Walls
- Fire Barriers
- Shaft Enclosures
- Fire Partitions
- Penetrations
- Openings
- Corridors
7. Calculate Means of Egress Capacity and Requirements
- Units
- Hallways
- Guardrails
- Stairs
Width
Riser Height
Tread Depth
Height Between Landings
Handrails
- Dead-End Corridor Limit
- Doorways
- Maximum Exit Travel Distance
- Ramps
Width
Slope
8. Review Interior Finish Classifications by Occupancy (Chapter 8)
9. Check Special restrictions if in Fire District
10. Review Design as Related to Standards
11. Check Other Requirements as Necessary
12. Verify if Construction is Projecting into Public Property (Chapter 32)
13. Review Elevators and Conveying Systems (Chapter 30)
14. Fire Suppression Systems (Chapter 9)
Sprinklers
Standpipes
Alarm Systems
Fire Extinguishers
15. Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures (chapter 15)
16. Design Loads (Chapter 16)
Occupancy Live Load
Roof Live Load
Snow Live Load
Wind Load Speed
17. Plumbing Futures (Chapter 29) See ICC Plumbing Code
Wind Load Speed Occupant Load
NUMBER REQUIRED OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
Male Water Closets
Male Urinals
Male Lavatories
Water Fountains
Female Water Closets
Female Urinals
Female Lavatories
18. MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (ADA, ANSI, UFAS, etc) Chapter 11
19. General Mechanical Requirements (Chapter 28 see ICC Mechanical Code)
20. General Electrical Requirements (Chapter 27 see NFPA 70
21. Energy Efficiency (Chapter 13)
17.
15.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN
ENTRANCES
Accessible route from vehicle drop off or parking
Maximum slope of 1:20 to entry doors
Covered entryway
5x5 foot minimum maneuvering space
Package shelf or bench to hold parcels, groceries, etc
Full length sidelight at entry door
Movement sensor light controls
Ambient and focused lighting (at keyhole)
High visibility address numbers
GENERAL INTERIOR
5 lb maximum force to open doors
32-inch minimum clear door opening width
18-inch minimum space at latchside of door
Flush threshold (maximum of 1/2-inch rise)
Lever door handles
Adjustable height closet rods and shelves
Accessible route (42-inch minimum throughout
5x5 foot maneuvering space in all rooms
Electrical receptacles at 18-inch maximum height
View windows at 36-inch maximum sill height
Crank operated (casement) windows
Loop handle pulls on drawers and cabinets
High contrast, glare free floor surfaces and trim
Light switchs at 44 -inches to 48-inches maximum height
BATHROOMS
Toilet centered 18 inches from sidewall
18-inch maneuvering space at both ends of tub or shower
Offset controls in tab or shower
Integral transfer seat in tub or shower
Adjustable height shower head
Mixer valve with pressure balancing and hot water limiter
Lever-type faucets
Mirror to backsplash at lavatory
Grab bar blocking in walls around toilet
Grab bars in tub or shower
32 inch minimum lavatory conter height
Knee space under lavatory
30 inch x 48 inch area of approach in front of all fixtures
KITCHENS (Scavolini)
Knee space under sink and near cooktop
Lever-type faucets
Variable height work surfaces; 28"-45"
Contrasting border treatment on countertops
Stretches of continuous counter for sliding heavy objects
Full extension pull-out drawers
Pull-out shelves in base cabinets
Adjustable height shelves in wall cabinets
Full height pantry cabinets for up and down storage
38"x48" area of approach in front of all appliances
Front mounted controls on appliances
Cooktops with staggered burners to eliminate dangerous reading
Glare free lighting
ADAAG COMPLIANCE
ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE DESIGN - DESIGN
ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE DESIGN - CHECKLIST
ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE DESIGN - MATERIALS
ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE DESIGN - EQUIPMENT AND BUSINESS PRACTICES
PRELIMINARY DESIGN - SITE CAST CONCRETE STRUCTURE
PRELIMINARY DESIGN - PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURE
PRELIMINARY DESIGN - LOAD BEARING CONCRETE STRUCTURE
PRELIMINARY DESIGN - STEEL STRUCTURE
PRELIMINARY DESIGN - HEAVY TIMBER STRUCTURE
FLAME SPREAD CLASSIFICATIONS
SOUND TRANSMISSION CLASS
STC RATINGS PRIVACY AFFORDED
25 Normal speech easily understood
30 Normal speech audible but not intelligible
35 Loud speech audible and fairly understandable
40 Loud speech barely audible but not intelligible
45 Loud speech barely audible
50 Shouting barely audible
55 Shouting not audible
MORTAR TYPES
TYPICAL METAL STUD END COLOR CODES
16GA - Orange
16GA - Green
18GA - Yellow
20GA - White
22GA - Blue
24GA - Red
25GA - Black
CONSTRUCTION DRAWING SHEET NUMBERING
A Architectural
S Structural
C Civil
L Landscape
P Plumbing
FP Fire Protection
M Mechanical
E Electrical
D Demolition
ID Interiors
FS Food Service
SG Signage and Graphics
FLOOR PLANS
Notes Symbols & Dimensions
DESIGN
SPECIALTIES
EQUIPMENT
STAIRS
OPENINGS
MECHANICAL ROOM
ROOF PLAN
DOOR & WINDOW TYPE SAND SCHEDULES
DOORS
DOOR FRAMES
ALUMINUM ENTRANCE DOORS
ALUMINUM FRAMES
WINDOWS
ELEVATIONS
BUILDING SECTIONS
INTERIOR DESIGN
TOILET ROOMS
MILL WORK
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
STAIR
ELEVATORS
ELEVATOR PIT
ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM
ESCALATORS
WALL SECTIONS
SITE, CIVIL, DRAINAGE AND OR LANDSCAPE PLANS
CRITICAL SYSTEMS AND DETAILS
1. Life Safety Plan
2. Accessible Path
3. Allowable Travel Distance and Dead-End Corridors
4. Corridor Clearances
5. Grades and Slopes at Building Exterior
6. Waterproofing of Below Grade Walls
7. Drainage of Paved Areas
8. Paving Patterns
9. Floor Depressions
10. Floor & Roof Openings
11. Beam & Column Sizes (coordinates)
12. Allowance for Fireproofing in Detailing
13. Flashing, Trough-Wall Flashing, Base Flashing, Counter Flashing, Cap Flashing
14. Adequate Roofing Drainage
15. Proper Roof Slope and Cricket Layout
16. Roofing Penetrations
17. Sealant Joints (Surfaces, Joint Widths and Depths
18. Continuity of Insulation
19. Position of Vapor Retarder
20. Wind Bracing of Exterior Walls
21. Shear Wall Coordination
22. Brick Control and Expansion Joints
23. Curtain Walls (Horizontal & Vertical Movements)
24. Seismic Movement
25. Horizontal Fire Separations
26. Penetrations (Smoke Partitions, 1 Hour Partitions)
