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11 sections matching “IBC 601” for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IBC

  • IBC 601.1

    Scope

    • This chapter classifies buildings by type of construction.
    • Primary frame IA 3, IB 2, IIA 1, IIB 0, IIIA 1, IIIB 0, IV-A 3, IV-B 2, IV-C 2, IV-HT heavy timber, VA 1, VB 0. Floors 2/2/1/0/1/0/2/2/2/HT/1/0; roofs 1½/1/1/0/1/0/1½/1/1/HT/1/0. Roof supports may drop 1 hour; roofs 20 ft or more above the floor need no protection except in F-1, H, M and S-1. Interior nonbearing walls are 0 unless other sections require.

    Works withIBC 705.5IBC 704.9IBC 2304.11

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 6, Types of ConstructionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • IBC 704.9

    Exterior structural members

    • Exterior load-bearing members take the highest of Table 601 for the element, Table 601 for exterior bearing walls, and Table 705.5.

    Works withIBC 601IBC 705.5

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Protection FeaturesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • IBC 705.5

    Fire-resistance ratings

    • Exterior walls are rated per Table 601 and Table 705.5; walls with FSD over 10 ft are rated from inside only, 10 ft or less from both sides.
    • Groups A, B, E, F-2, I, R, S-2, U: under 5 ft 1 hour; 5–10 ft 1 hour; 10–30 ft 1 hour (0 for IIB and VB); 30 ft or more 0. F-1, M, S-1: 2 / 1–2 / 0–1 / 0. H: 3 / 2–3 / 1–2 / 0. R-3 of IIB/VB and private garages need no rating at FSD 5 ft or more.

    Works withIBC 601IBC Table 705.5IRC R302.1

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Protection FeaturesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • IBC 705.7

    Structural stability

    • Interior members bracing an exterior wall take their Table 601 rating; those in or outside the wall plane take the wall's rating too.

    Works withIBC 601IBC 705.5

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Protection FeaturesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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