AIA Austin is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-aia members are available upon request. This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. " " Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.
The International Building Code (IBC ) is a model code that provides minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare of the occupants of new and existing buildings and structures. The IBC is fully compatible with the International Code Council family of codes.
The IBC addresses structural strength, means of egress, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation, accessibility, energy conservation and life safety in regards to new and existing buildings, facilities and systems. The codes are promulgated on a 3-year cycle to allow for new construction methods and technologies to be incorporated into the codes. Alternative materials, designs and methods not specifically addressed in the code can be approved by the code official where the proposed materials, designs or methods comply with the intent of the provisions of the code. The IBC applies to all occupancies, including one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses that are not within the scope of the International Residential Code. The IBC applies to all types of buildings and structures unless exempted.
Adopted Code: 2012 International Building Code (IBC)
This code is adopted as part of the 2012 International Building Code and applies to structures governed by that code. 5
You can obtain PDF copies of the City of Austin Ordinances here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/ technical-code-amendmentsinterpretations Effective Date: September 16 th, 2013
COA 1931-4/30/31 (310430-5) COA 1964 4/29/65 (650429-C) UBC 1970 12/21/71 (711221-J) UBC 1973 11/9/76 (761109-E) UBC 1976 6/29/78 - (780629-F) UBC 1979 11/11/80 (800911-B) UBC 1982 11/10/83 (831110-A) UBC 1985 1/28/88 (880128-N) UBC 1988 4/6/89 (890406-M) UBC 1991 11/12/92 (921112-B) UBC 1994 9/12/96 960912 I UBC 1994 (amended) 4/6/00 (000406-77) IBC 2003 12/15/05 (20051215-106) IBC 2009 06/24/10 (20100624-143) Including the 2009 IEBC IBC 2012 06/06/13 (20130606-089) Including the 2012 IEBC
Section 105.2 Added an exception for small repairs of wallboard, limited to 32 sq. ft. when not part of a fire assembly, shear wall or shower/tub surround. Section 110.3.1.1 Lowest floor elevation will be required before placement of concrete on flood zones. Section 110.3.5 No inspection required for small repairs of wallboard, limited to 32 sq. ft. when not part of a fire assembly, shear wall or shower/tub surround.
Sections 305.2.3, 308.3.1, 308.4.1 and 309.6.4 Allowance for R-3 Occupancies that provide care for six or fewer people, to comply with the requirements of the IRC as long as they are provided with an automatic sprinkler system. 13D System. Section 714.4.1.1.2 Through-penetration firestop system - added an exception to allow penetrations of nonferrous conduits or pipes up to 4 in diameter, as long as they are enclosed in a fire-rated wall or fire rated floor/ceiling assembly. Sections 1005.3.1 Stairways and 1005.3.2 Other egress components deleted the exception on both sections that will allow for a reduced width of stairs and other egress components.
Section 1007.3 Exception 1 (clear width of 48 ) and Exception 2 (Areas of Refuge) were amended to exclude High Rise Buildings. Exception 6 was deleted.
Section 1018.4 Dead ends Language for Exception #2 was changed to reflect the published code and allows of dead ends up to 50 feet In occupancies in Groups B, E, F, I-1, M, R-1, R-2,R-4, S and U. Tables 1022.2 (1) & (2) amended to reflect previous language for allowance of single exits.
Chapter 11, back to published language to match the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards. Section 1104.1 Site arrival points and Section 1106.6 were amended to ensure that a person using the accessible route is not required to travel in a traffic lane or behind a parked vehicle unless it is the vehicle that they operate or are a passenger. Section 1107 Type B units requirements will start when the structure has three of more dwelling units, instead of four, for Group R occupancies.
Section 2407 Glass in Handrails and Guards 2407.1 Materials Section was amended to delete the allowable use of single fully tempered glass for handrail and guardrail assemblies. Only Laminated Fully Tempered Glass or Laminated Heat-Strengthened glass will be allowed and approved for safety reasons.
Most changes to the published code are modifications and clarifications to existing language, but these are the key changes: All Definitions are now included in Chapter 2. Section 403.6.1 - The minimum number of fire service access elevators for applicable high-rise buildings has been increased from one to two where multiples elevators are provided.
Clarification of when unenclosed stairways can be used as a part of the means of egress system, including how travel distance is measured. Transition pieces of a continuous handrail are now permitted to exceed the maximum permitted handrail height. The minimum window sill height for window located more than 72 inches from finished grade and at which a guard is not required has been increased from 24 to 36 for child safety. The minimum required height for guards in Group R-3 occupancies and within individual Group R-2 dwelling units has been decreased from 42 to 36.
On the structural sections of the code there was some key changes to: Wind design requirements were extensively revised. Special inspection requirements for structural steel and masonry construction are now based on referenced standards. Sections 1507.16 and 1507.17 where added to deal with Roof Gardens, Landscaped Roofs and Photovoltaic Systems on the roof. Penetration firestop and fire-resistant joint systems in high-rise buildings structures will require special inspection.
1704.2.3 Statement of special inspections. The applicant shall submit a statement of special inspections in accordance with Section 107.1 as a condition for permit issuance. This statement shall be in accordance with Section 1704.3. NEW FORM TO BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
Contact information: Commercial Building Inspections: Jose G. Roig, jose.roig@austintexas.gov, 512-974-9754 Commercial Plan Review: Ron Menard, ron.menard@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2384 Fire Department Engineering: Carl Wren, carl.wren@austintexas.gov, 512-974-0191 Thanks