Understanding Construction Codes

Next Generation Science/Common Core Standards Addressed!

CCSS.ELALiteracy. RST.9‐ 10.1Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.

CCSS.ELALiteracy. RST.9‐10.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain‐specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics.

CCSS.ELALiteracy. RST.9‐10.7 Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table

or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words

HSSIC. B.6 Evaluate reports based on data. (HS‐LS2‐6)

Bell Work!

Why is there a law for people to wear safety belts in a car?

Are there any laws that you know of that relate to workers to protect them?

Describe the reason for building codes!

Are there different types of building codes?

Vocabulary Terms

ICC Electrical CodeInternational Fire CodeInternational Fuel Gas CodeInternational Mechanical CodeInternational Plumbing CodeInternational Private Sewage Disposal

Code

Why do we have building codes?

Construction codes are a complex and confusing body of regulations and legal documents.

Building codes establish minimum regulations for building systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.(Cheapest way possible that is still safe!)

Why do we have building codes?

The main reasons building codes are developed and enforced is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people.

Why do we have building codes?

These codes include specific requirements for building materials, fire protection, structural design, light and ventilation, heating and cooling, sanitary facilities, and energy conservation.

Built to Code?

What are the different types of building codes?

There are several different codes that affect the construction of buildings.

There is no single code that is used throughout the country.

A move to uniformity is taking place. Seventeen states have established statewide building codes that prohibit local amendment without state approval.

What are the different types of building codes?

The recognized model codes are:The Building Officials & Code

Administrators International, Inc.(BOCA)The International Conference of Building

Officials (ICBO)The Southern Building Code Congress

International, Inc. (SBCCI)The Council of American Building

Officials(CABO).

What are the different types of building codes?

Municipalities throughout a given region generally favor one model code.

For example, some version of SBCCI Standard Building Code is adopted by the states south of the Mason-Dixon line and east of the Mississippi.

Even with the model codes, there are several specific codes.

What are the different types of building codes?

Electrical - The provisions of the ICC Electrical Code apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, and fittings.

What are the different types of building codes?

Mechanical - The provisions of the International Mechanical Code apply to the installation, alterations, repairs, and replacement of mechanical systems, including ventilation, heating, cooling, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

What are the different types of building codes?

Plumbing—The provisions of the International Plumbing Code apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems including equipment, appliances, fixtures, and fittings.

What are the different types of building codes? The provisions of

the International Private Sewage Disposal Code apply to private sewage disposal systems

What are the different types of building codes?

Fire prevention - The provisions of the International Fire Code apply to matters affecting the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling, or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property, or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension,repair,alteration, or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems.

Each state has specific building codes available on line.

TITLE 14 - HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION

CHAPTER 7BUILDING CODES GENERAL

   

14.7.1 NMAC GENERAL PROVISIONS [RESERVED]   14.7.2 NMAC 2009 NEW MEXICO COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODE pdf version14.7.3 NMAC 2009 NEW MEXICO RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE pdf version14.7.4 NMAC 2009 NEW MEXICO EARTHEN BUILDING MATERIALS CODE pdf version

14.7.5 NMAC2009 NEW MEXICO NON-LOAD BEARING BALED STRAW CONSTRUCTION

BUILDING STANDARDSpdf version

14.7.6 NMAC 2009 NEW MEXICO ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE pdf version 14.7.7 NMAC 2009 NEW MEXICO EXISTING BUILDING CODE pdf version 14.7.8 NMAC 2009 NEW MEXICO HISTORIC EARTHEN BUILDINGS pdf version

     

Construction Inspection!

If you live inside the city limits Municipal (city) codes would apply.

If you live in the county then “county codes” would apply.

State Construction jobs would require compliance with state codes.

Construction at all levels requires inspection at all stages!

The code may vary between these three areas.

Inspection must be performed!

The End!