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8 sections matching “IBC 115” for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IRC and IBC

  • IBC 115.2

    Issuance

    • Stop work orders are written, given to the owner or worker, state the reason and the conditions to resume, and the work stops at once.

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 1, Scope and AdministrationRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • IBC 202

    Concrete

    • Types by aggregate: carbonate (limestone or dolomite, 40% or less quartz), siliceous (over 40% quartz), lightweight (85 to 115 pcf), sand-lightweight (105 to 120 pcf), and about 30 pcf insulating cellular, perlite and vermiculite concretes.

    Works withIBC 722

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

  • IBC 202

    Hurricane-prone regions

    • The Atlantic and Gulf coasts where Risk Category II basic wind speed exceeds 115 mph, plus Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands and American Samoa.

    Works withIBC 1609

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

  • IBC 1504.8

    Wind resistance of aggregate-surfaced roofs

    • Aggregate-surfaced roofs need perimeter parapets per Table 1504.8 by gravel size, roof height, exposure and wind speed (e.g. No. 7 gravel, 30 ft roof, Exposure C, 115 mph: 24 in). Exposure D adds 8 in.

    Works withIBC 1504.5IBC 1609IBC 1505IBC Table 1504.8IBC Chapter 26

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 15, Roof Assemblies and Rooftop StructuresRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • IBC 1404.15.2

    Installation over foam plastic insulating sheathing

    • Over foam alone, siding needs a wind rating per Table 1404.15.2 (e.g. 115 mph Exposure B with interior gypsum: −35.5 psf). Exempt over structural backing, with a maker's rating, or where the foam is designed for the load.

    Works withIBC 2603.10

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 14, Exterior WallsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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