HomeMy WebLinkAboutStandard Building Code_ RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW
TO USE THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE
1. Determine Occupancy Classification of the structure. Select occupancy classification which most accurately fits the use of
the building. (Chapter 3)
2. Determine actual physical properties of building. u
(a) Determine building area each floor. (Area definition Chapter 2)
_ (b) Determine grade elevation for building. (Grade definition Chapter 2) ,
(c) Determine building height in feet above grade. (Height definition Chapter 2) 2-7 - Zq (Y Z CN
(d) Determine building height in stories. (Story definition Chapter 2) F S
(e) Determine separation distance from exterior walls to assumed and common property lines. (Property line definition
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(f) Determine percent of exterior openings per floor.
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3. Determine minimum Type of Construction necessary to accommodate proposed structure. (Chapter 6)
(a) Determine -maximum- allowable heights and floor areas for Types of Construction and Occupancy classification. (Table
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(b) Check allowable height and area increases permitted. (Chapter 5)
4. Check detailed Occupancy requirements. (Chapter 4) �-ApIA, 2-
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Check detailed Construction requirements.
(a) Fire Protection of Structural Members (Chapter 6 and Table 600)
(b) Fire Protection Requirements (Chapter 7 and Table 705.1.2) '
(c) Means of Egress Requirements (Chapter 10)
(d) Special restrictions if in Fire District. (Appendix F. The provisions of Appendix F are applicable01 re specifically
adopted by ordinance.)
6. Review design as related to standards. (Chapters 16-26)
7. Check other requirements as necessary.
(a) Construction projecting into public property (Chapter 32)
(b) Elevators and conveying systems (Chapter 30)
(c) Sprinklers, standpipes and alarm systems (Chapter 9)
(d) Use of combustible materials on the interior (Chapter 8)
(e) Roofs and roof structures (Chapter 15)
(f) Light, ventilation and sanitation (Chapter 12)
(g) Other
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These steps are naturally varied in sequence by individual preferences; however, the first three are standard steps which should
be followed in proper order to assist in design or review of buildings.
STANDARD BUILDING CODE@ 1997
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