Assignment #7: Research Your Applicable Codes/Ahjs

My area uses IBC 2006, IFC 2006, and NFPA 101.

https://www.constructconnect.com/building-codes/?search=texas

https://www.sll.texas.gov/law-legislation/building-codes/

https://www.constructconnect.com/building-codes/?search=Texas

In my jurisdiction, the Lake County Planning Commission has authority on all construction projects.  "The following rules, regulations and codes are hereby adopted by reference as the rules and regulations governing the construction and alterations of buildings and structures in the unincorporated areas of the County of Lake, State of Indiana, and shall include later amendments to these articles as the same are published in the Indiana Register or in the Indiana Administrative Code with effective dates as fixed therein."

1. Indiana Building Code 1997

2. Indiana Building Code Standards 1997...

4. Indiana Electrical Code 1996 

Retrieved from: http://cms.lakecountyin.org/opencms/export/sites/default/lcportal-cms/planning-commission/building_dept_forms/Building_Code_No._18.pdf

Statewide building codes for Indiana reference IBC and 2009 Edition (NFPA 70-2008)

Retrieved from: http://www.in.gov/dhs/2490.htm

-Dennis

https://www.constructconnect.com/building-codes/?search=

I am in Fresno and there is nothing noted for our city or county. so IBC 2012 would be used.

we have a fire service act:

http://kyg.nigeriagovernance.org/Attachments/Organization/Act/5_FIRE%20SERVICE%20ACT.pdf

In Missouri we use IBC 2012 for our guidelines and NFPA 2013.

My local area uses IBC 2006, IFC 2006, and NFPA 101.

https://www.constructconnect.com/building-codes/?search=new%20york

http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/reference/building/#NY

In Saskatchewan we follow:

The National Building Code of Canada

Saskatchewan follows the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) by regulation under provisions of The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act (the UBAS Act) with few amendments. The NBC sets the minimum standard for building and accessibility. The NBC establishes these four core objectives:

• safety;
• health;
• accessibility for persons with disabilities; and
• fire and structural protection of buildings.

The NBC 2015 that was adopted for use throughout Saskatchewan comes into effect on January 1, 2018. 

The National Fire Code of Canada

Saskatchewan follows the National Fire Code of Canada (NFC) by regulation under provisions of The Fire Safety Actas the standard for the fire safe operation of buildings and facilities. The NFC establishes these three core objectives:

• safety;
• health; and
• fire protection of buildings and facilities.

The NFC 2015 that was adopted for use throughout Saskatchewan comes into effect on January 1, 2018.  

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/housing-development-construction-and-property-management/building-standards-and-licensing/national-building-and-fire-code-information

Thanks

In Saskatchewan we use NBC- National Building code of Canada and NFC National fire code of Canada

Provincial Codes and standards

Saskatchewan codes

We use:

Fire/Life Safety Codes in our area:

Relevant codes applicable to Western Australia are:

The Building Code of Australia (BCA) Section D1 Provision for escape. Emergency access and egress.  See:  (http://mgoboard.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BCA-Volume-One-2015.pdf)

The BCA code specifically states that personal safety takes precedence over security.

Section D2.21 covers fire doors, exit doors (egress pathways), permitted locks, lock heights

The Building Act 2011 (r.18b) also governs the building approval process and provides for the Fire and Emergency Services (FES) Commissioner with the authority to block the issue of a building permit if it does not meet FES operational requirements, including occupancy permit requirements (see www.commerce.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/atoms/files/building_approvals_process_guide.pdf)

My office location, and our Headquarters is in California. As Santa Clara County is not referenced, we would point to, IBC 2012 and IFC 2012

Source: https://www.constructconnect.com/building-codes/?search=California

In Ontario, Canada, the Fire / Life Safety codes are:

- Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997

https://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/english/FireMarshal/Legislation/RegulationsundertheFireProtectionandPreventionAct1997/Regs_1997.html

- Ontario Regulation 213/07

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r07213

- Ontario Building Code 2012

http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page7393.aspx

It's not listed on Ontario website but I often see NFPA 101 requirements in projects here. 

 The 2009 IFC has been enforced in my area as stated :

Pittsburgh, Pa 

"2009 International Fire Code," be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the Township of Collier pursuant to the First Class Township Code, § 1502I(d), to establish minimum fire safety requirements for new and existing buildings, structures and property as herein provided, and subject to any amendments contained herein or that may be adopted from time to time; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said 2009 International Fire Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Part, with the additions, insertions, deletions and amendments, if any, prescribed in this Part.

For Santa Fe, New Mexico, we use: IBC 2009, IFC 2003, NFPA 101, and IEBC 2009.

Source: https://www.constructconnect.com/building-codes/?search=Santa%20Fe

City of Grand Forks Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 1965

Definition 3.4 AHJ shall mean the Fire Cheif, a local assistant to the Fire Commander

https://www.constructconnect.com/building-codes/?search=Grand%20Forks

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North Dakota state-wide building codes

North Dakota municipal building codes

Puerto Rico uses IBC, IFC 2009 with amendments made in 2016 and NFPA 101.

Also, the IBC codes are under review at the moment to strengthen them since hurricane Maria impact.

Souce: 2016 Puerto Rico Building Code

Tennessee, Puerto Rico Adopt NFPA Safety Codes

Connecticut follows the IBC (2003), with the exception of West Haven:

Additionally, I found that a local University ststes the Fire Marshall is the local AHJ:

Arlington, VA follows the IBC 2012 (http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/index.php/va-building-codes/building-and-fire-codes/regulations/virginia-state-building-codes-and-regulations-1996-present.html) , and IFC 2012 (https://up.codes/viewer/virginia/va-fire-code-2012).

It looks like Pennsylvania primarily uses codes adopted statewide from versions current in 2009, shown here. We do cover some of the local regions that have adopted IPMC - L.

Applicable codes are IBC 2012 , IPMC 2012 & NPFA 101

There were no reference codes for the city of Orlando. 

Florida state-wide building codes

The codes for the New York City Area

Applicable codes are IBC 2012 , IPMC 2012 & NPFA 101

The Fire department is local authority on my county. 

https://www.constructconnect.com/building-codes/?search=Georgia

 We have a fire service act

In Stafford County, VA, the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) is the AJH.  

Per the (OFM) website, they are the “primary agency enforcing the Fire Prevention Code”, and they coordinate ”with a variety of agency partners including .. Building Officials, .. “

https://www.staffordfirerescue.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/91

VA follows the IBC and other codes developed by the International Code Council (ICC). 

Applicable Building, Fire/safety codes for Nigeria

1. National Building code for Nigeria - http://www.lagosepp.com.ng/regulations/National_Building_Code_of_Nigeria_2006.pdf
2. Lagos state fire service act - http://kyg.nigeriagovernance.org/Attachments/Organization/Act/5_FIRE%20SERVICE%20ACT.pdf

IBC 2012, IFC 2012 and NFPA 1 apply to my area. 

IBC 2012

IFC 2012

NFPA 1

The state of California uses the Codes Below:

My city specifically uses these codes:

My area (La Habra, CA) uses IPMC and ISPSC.

https://www.constructconnect.com/building-codes/?search=california

Googles headquarters is located in Northern California.  We would use the state-wide building codes: IBC 2012 and IFC 2012

Torrance California: 

New York City:

for NY city I found this:

Relevant Kentucky state-wide code adoption is NFPA 101 (2000) "(Health Care Facilities)", IBC 2012, IFC 2012, and The Kentucky Building Code 2013 ("The Kentucky Building Code, now in its 32nd year, is based upon the 2012 International Building Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., with Kentucky-specific amendments.")

http://dhbc.ky.gov/Documents/CODES%20CURRENTLY%20ADOPTED%20BY%20KENTUCKY%2010-1-14.pdf

https://www.constructconnect.com/building-codes/?search=kentucky

http://dhbc.ky.gov/Documents/2013%20KBC%204th%20Edition%20(December%202015)%20-%206-22-2016.pdf

This was a difficult one for me, but very necessary.
Since I moved to Mexico less then a year ago, I struggled to find this information.

I have found this piece of regulation that is geared towards fire prevention:

Seguridad y prevencion contra incendios

It does cover some part of egress codes but I feel that there should be a lot more to it.
I will be visiting the local authorities to find out more.

I also found this regarding the IBC:

Arlington, WA uses IBC 2012, IFC 2012 and others:

https://www.constructconnect.com/building-codes/?search=Arlington

In Whitman County in Washington State, there is no local code adoption.

The City of Boulder, CO has adopted the ICC 2012 Family of codes which encompasses the IBC 2009. 

https://library.municode.com/co/boulder/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT9LAUSCO_CH9DEST_9-9-2GEPR

Also, Chapter 10-8 Adoption of international fire codes with minimal changes. 

Best regards,

- Jon

Texas state-wide building codes

IBC - X - Effective Statewide (2006)
IRC - X - Effective Statewide (2000)

IECC - X - Effective Statewide (2009)

Denver Colorado:

http://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-development-services/help-me-find-/building-codes-and-policies.html

Denver has adopted the 2015 ICC codes listed below. You are responsible for ensuring that your project complies with ICC codes as well as Denver's amendments to the ICC codes (which are found in the 2016 Denver Building and Fire Code).

The links below will take you to an external site hosted by the International Code Council (ICC).

• International Building Code (IBC)
• International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
• International Plumbing Code (IPC)
• International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• International Residential Code (IRC)
• International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
• International Fire Code (IFC)
• International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

Boulder Colorado has adopted the 2012 International Code Council (ICC) codes, which went into effect on Jan. 31st, 2014. 

The city updates its codes on a regular basis to ensure that the regulations keep pace with changes in the construction industry.

Not shown in graphic include IZC & IBC codes adopted by local governments: colorado codes