IBC International Building Code

Question 1

IBC International Building Code
Chapter 16

Answer 1

Structural Design

This chapter discusses all loads and load combinations, most of this information is available with more details in the ASCE code as well, so feel free to use both this chapter and the relevant chapters in ASCE interchangeably.

This chapter also contains the earthquake related MCE diagrams

Question 2

IBC International Building Code
Chapter 17

Answer 2

Special Inspections and Tests

This chapter defines the requirements for continuous special inspections and periodic special inspections. It specifies when inspections are to take place for steel structures, concrete, soils, foundations, and deep foundations

Question 3

IBC International Building Code Chapter 18

Answer 3

Soils and Foundations

This chapter talks about excavations and backfills, soil bearing values, and soil lateral resistance. It also specifies requirements for foundation walls made of masonry or concrete. Requirements and safety adjacent to slopes, shallow foundations, and deep foundations as well. You will also find requirements for helical piles, micro-piles, pile caps, and the likes.

Question 4

IBC International Building Code
Chapter 19

Answer 4

Concrete

This chapter talks about and specifies requirements for reinforced concrete and plain concrete, minimum slab thicknesses, and requirements of shotcrete as well.

Question 5

IBC International Building Code
Chapter 21

Answer 5

Masonry

This chapter covers masonry mix design, veneer, design methods, and special inspections.

Question 6

IBC International Building Code
Chapter 23

Answer 6

Wood

Although most of this information is covered in the NDS specification, this chapter elaborated on maximums and minimums when it comes to span length, thicknesses, deflection, wind load on panels, etc.

Question 7

IBC International Building Code
Chapter 31-33

Answer 7

These chapters address construction operations, be it the erection of temporary structures, encroachments to the public, or protecting the public during construction activities