International Building Code Flashcards

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Need permit for retaining walls greater than 4’ high

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International Building Code
PG 4 Sec [A] 105.2 (4)

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2
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The building official may revoke a permit issued in error

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International Building Code
PG 5 Sec [A] 105.6

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Building Official may issue notice of violation

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International Building Code
PG 10 Sec [A] 114.2

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4
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Definitions

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International Building Code
PG 13-43 Sec 202

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5
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Hospital is occupancy classification I-2

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International Building Code
PG 51 Sec 308.3

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6
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Fire resistance rating for 6 story building is 1 hour, unless sprinklered

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International Building Code
PG 59 Sec 402.2.1.2

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7
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Impact protection columns 5 feet high

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International Building Code
PG 125 Sec 704.9

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8
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Substrate for fireproofing must be at least 40 degrees

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International Building Code
PG 126 Sec 704.13.4

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9
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Parapet walls at least 30” high

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International Building Code
PG 130 Sec 705.11.1

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10
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Smoke barriers must be at least .1 inches thick

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International Building Code
PG 135 Sec 709.3

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11
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Elevator shafts more than four stories shall have 2 hour fire resistance rating

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International Building Code
PG 139 Sec 713.4

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12
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2 layers of 5/8” drywall produce 2 hour fire rating

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International Building Code
PG 161 Table 721.1(1)

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13
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Radiant flux must be not less than Class I for Group I-2

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International Building Code
PG 214 Sec 804.4.2

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14
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Wood finish flooring on floor sleepers

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International Building Code
PG 215 Sec 805.1.2

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15
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Unlawful to occupy structure without fire protection

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International Building Code
PG 217 Sec 901.5

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16
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30” opening for fire fighter or rescue

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International Building Code
PG 221 [F] Sec 903.2.11.1.1

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17
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Sprinkler deflector 14” below deck of exterior balconies

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International Building Code
PG 222

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18
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Kiosk wider than 4’ requires a sprinkler system

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International Building Code
PG 223

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19
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Electrical control unit for backflow valves

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International Building Code
PG 224

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20
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Manual control lever 10-20’ from exhaust fan

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International Building Code
PG 226

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21
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Cabinets are unlocked except for Group I-3

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International Building Code
PG 229

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22
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Distance from fire extinguisher to restaurant exhaust vent

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International Building Code
PG 229

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23
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Smoke alarms installed 20’ from cooking appliance

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International Building Code
PG 235

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24
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Smoke alarms at least 3’ away from bathroom door

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International Building Code
PG 235

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25
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Where smoke alarms are required, smoke alarms shall have battery backup

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International Building Code
PG 235

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26
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Location of fire alarm boxes-less than 5’ from exit

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International Building Code
PG 238

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27
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Fire alarm goes maximum height - 48”, minimum height 42”

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International Building Code
PG 238

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28
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Means of egress ceiling height minimum 7’-6”

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International Building Code
PG 257

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29
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Maximum floor area allowances per occupant

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International Building Code
PG 259

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30
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Emergency power illumination for 90 minutes

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International Building Code
PG 265

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31
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Elevators are required in building more than 3 stories

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International Building Code
PG 266

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32
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Wheel chair refuge areas - 30” by 48”

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International Building Code
PG 267

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33
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Smoke barrier separation between refuge areas

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International Building Code
PG 267

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34
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Minimum width of doors is 32”

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International Building Code
PG 268

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35
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Minimum height of interior door is 80”

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International Building Code
PG 268

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36
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The exit door must swing in direction of egress when more than 50 occupants

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International Building Code
PG 269

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37
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5 pounds pressure for non fire interior doors

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International Building Code
PG 269

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38
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Panic hardware required on doors with occupant load of more than 50 people

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International Building Code
PG 275

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39
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Panic hardware unwatchable force - 15 pounds

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International Building Code
PG 275

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40
Q

Stairways

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International Building Code
PG 276-280

41
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Handrails shall extend 12” past top riser, max. size 2’ and handrail extension

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International Building Code
PG 282

42
Q

Clear space between handrail and wall is 1 1/2”

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International Building Code
PG 283

43
Q

Corridor width

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International Building Code
PG 287

44
Q

Emergency escape opening less than 44” above floor

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International Building Code
PG 302

45
Q

Number of accessible parking spaces requried

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International Building Code
PG 308

46
Q

Air flow through eaves 50-60% of total air flow area

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International Building Code
PG 321

47
Q

Roof ventilation air at least 1/150 of roof area

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International Building Code
PG 321

48
Q

Stairway minimum illumination is one footcandle

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International Building Code
PG 324

49
Q

Fastener spacing for metal siding

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International Building Code
PG 334

50
Q

Minimum lap siding

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International Building Code
PG 335

51
Q

Metal flashing at wall and roof intersection shall be at least .019 inches thick

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International Building Code
PG 341

52
Q

Type A most fire resistant, asphalt single roof slopes

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International Building Code
PG 345

53
Q

Valley lining material thickness

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International Building Code
PG 348

54
Q

Wood shingle exposure table

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International Building Code
PG 351

55
Q

Wood shake exposure table

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International Building Code
PG 353

56
Q

Minimum slope 1/4:1

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International Building Code
PG 353

57
Q

Allowable deflection table

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International Building Code
PG 363

58
Q

A geotechnical inspection is required when backfilling more than 12” under a footing

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International Building Code
PG 430

59
Q

The grade away from a building must be at least 5% for at least 10’

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International Building Code
PG 431

60
Q

Dampproof up to ground surface

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International Building Code
PG 433

61
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Top of drain at least 6” above the opt of the footing, filter fabric over stone

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International Building Code
PG 433

62
Q

Presumptive load-bearing values

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International Building Code
PG 434

63
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The annular space around a column must be at least 4” larger Thant he diameter of the column

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International Building Code
PG 438

64
Q

Specified compressive strength table

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International Building Code
PG 442

65
Q

The minimum depth of footings below grade is 12”

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International Building Code
PG 443

66
Q

The flange width must be at least 80% of depth of the section

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International Building Code
PG 449

67
Q

Minimum slab provisions-6-mil polyethylene under slab with lapped not less than 6”

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International Building Code
PG 462

68
Q

Termination - 3’ above flat roof

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International Building Code
PG 475

69
Q

What is to be submitted by engineer

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International Building Code
PG 480

70
Q

Steel joist placement plans do not require the seal or signature of he joist manufacturers’ registered engineer

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International Building Code
PG 481

71
Q

Steel trusses over 60’ must be designed by engineer

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International Building Code
PG 482

72
Q

Minimum thickness of particle board is 1/4”

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International Building Code
PG 484

73
Q

Information on treated lumber tag

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International Building Code
PG 484

74
Q

Panel identification Inde - 32/16

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International Building Code
PG 490

75
Q

Treated wood fasteners

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International Building Code
PG 492

76
Q

Fastening schedule

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International Building Code
PG 493-497

77
Q

Keep wood joist 18” and girders 12” above grade

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International Building Code
PG 499

78
Q

Exception: untreated wood may be used below grade when below ground water level

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International Building Code
PG 499

79
Q

Sill plate anchor bolts located 12” from end and 6’ o.c.

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International Building Code
PG 508

80
Q

Notching of floor joists

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International Building Code
PG 510-512

81
Q

Floor joist spans

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International Building Code
PG 513-516

82
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Rafters may be notched no more that 1/4 of the depth

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International Building Code
PG 533

83
Q

Maximum spacing of purlins

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International Building Code
PG 534

84
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Skylights should be mounted on a 4” high curb

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International Building Code
PG 557-558

85
Q

Glazing within 24” of an operable door must have a crossbar

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International Building Code
PG 559

86
Q

Distance from glazing to stairs

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International Building Code
PG 560

87
Q

Number of elevator cars in a hoistway

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International Building Code
PG 591

88
Q

Time for standby power to start after power failure - 60 seconds

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International Building Code
PG 592

89
Q

The minimum width of escalators is 32”

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International Building Code
PG 592

90
Q

No plumbing systems in elevator equipment rooms

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International Building Code
PG 593

91
Q

Automatic sprinklers prohibited locations

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International Building Code
PG 594

92
Q

Fire service elevator lobby not less than 150 sqft, minimum dimension of 8’

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International Building Code
PG 595

93
Q

Walkways around construction sites shall be 4’ wide

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International Building Code
PG 608

94
Q

Directional barricades

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International Building Code
PG 608

95
Q

Barriers around construction sites shall be 8’ high

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International Building Code
PG 608

96
Q

Protection of Pedestrians

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International Building Code
PG 608

97
Q

10 days o notify neighbor of construction next door

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International Building Code
PG 609

98
Q

American iron and steel institute covers design of cold formed steel

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International Building Code
MISCELLANEOUS