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• IBC 202

  Story

  • The part of a building from one floor's top surface to the floor or roof above; the top story is measured to the top of ceiling joists or, with no ceiling, rafters.

  Works withIBC 504IBC 505

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 2, DefinitionsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R905.13.4

  Wind Resistance of Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofing

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 9, Roof AssembliesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 402.4.2.1

  Tenant separations

  • Tenants are separated from each other by fire partitions, not from the mall.

  Works withIBC 708

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 4, Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and UseRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R505.2.3

  Dimension, Thickness and Material Grade

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 5, FloorsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 1612.2

  Design and construction

  • Flood design per ASCE 7 Chapter 5 and ASCE 24.

  Works withIBC 3103.6.1.3IBC Chapter 5

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 16, Structural DesignRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R1001.9

  Hearth and Hearth Extension

  • Hearths and hearth extensions are concrete or masonry on noncombustible supports, reinforced for their own weight and loads, with no combustible forms left underneath.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 10, Chimneys and FireplacesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R703.14.1.1.2

  Under Windows and Top of Walls

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 7, Wall CoveringRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R505.1.1.1

  Alternate Applications

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 5, FloorsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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