THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AND THEIR IMPACT ON WOOD-FRAME DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

This paper presents the evolutionary history of development of a new single set of uniform building codes in the United States, and outlines the impact of these new provisions on wood design and construction. The first International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) are scheduled for publication in the year 2000. Both are being developed by the International Codes Council (ICC), a new entity formed by the three U.S. model building code agencies. The IBC and IRC will contain revisions to existing code requirements and new provisions that will impact wood design and construction. Possible benefits of the new codes will also be discussed.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0784404216
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  1801 Alexander Bell Drive
  Reston, VA  United States  20191-4400
• Authors:
  • Tyree, D P
  • Pitts, D L
• Conference:
  • 1999 New Orleans Structures Congress
  • Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Date: 1999-4-18 to 1999-4-21
• Publication Date: 1999

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 638-643

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building codes; Construction; Impacts; International; Structural design; Wood structures
• Identifier Terms: International Building Code
• Uncontrolled Terms: International residential code
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways; Law; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00778306
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0784404216
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 4 1999 12:00AM