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• IBC 202

  Storm shelter

  • A building or part of one built to ICC 500 for use in hurricanes, tornadoes or severe windstorms; residential shelters serve dwellings with up to 16 occupants, community shelters are the rest.

  Works withIBC 423

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

• IBC 2603.4.1.14

  Floors

  • Foam in floors needs no barrier on top under ½ in wood panel, but does underneath if exposed.

  Works withIRC R303.5.13IBC 2603.4

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 26, PlasticRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 505.2

  Mezzanines

  • A compliant mezzanine is part of the story below and doesn't add area or a story, but counts toward fire area; clear height above and below at least 7 ft.

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 5, General Building Heights and AreasRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 1013.6.1

  Graphics

  • Requirements for graphics.

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 10, Means of EgressRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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