IBC 903.3.8.1
Number of sprinklers
- Up to six sprinklers per fire area.
International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 9, Fire Protection and Life Safety SystemsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)
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Concrete foundation walls
- Prescriptive concrete foundation walls per Table 1807.1.6.2: f'c 2,500 psi, Grade 60 bars, cover ¾ in inside and 1½–2 in outside. Example: 8 ft wall, 7 ft backfill, 60 psf/ft soil, 7.5 in wall: #6 at 43 in.
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IBC 1705.4.1
Glass unit masonry and masonry veneer in Risk Category IV
- Requirements for glass unit masonry and masonry veneer in Risk Category IV; see linked sections.
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IBC 705.7.1
Floor assemblies in Type III construction
- In Type III, floor parts supporting an exterior wall are rated like the wall; rim joists in the wall plane follow interior Type III rules.
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