Did You Know, the Building Code Is Defined as Procedures, Rules, And Standards of Materials Created to Protect the Public Interests and Shield Uniformity Regarding Building and Construction? Of course, the building code is not something you should rush to read through, but regarding the importance of safety within this profession, it is a manuscript that should be carefully examined. However, because of its size and complexity many designers are intimidated by building code manuals, hence is why we have outlined key points and steps to use when navigating through the code. With so much to be covered regarding building codes, well do our best to briefly list, what we feel are the most readily accessible methods here.
Key Points and Steps for Using (Navigating) the Code:
- Cross-reference and review your building for egress and fire sprinkler protection compliance requirements.
- Cross-reference and review your building for type of construction requirements, allowed building heights, and layout area requirements. Also, review your building for site location and surrounding site effects.
- Cross-reference and review your building for structural compliance regulations and material selection requirements.
When navigating the code always remember to keep in mind the two most important ways building codes have been developed and that is intent and interpretation. As a designer, always measure your own intent of the code reference against your own interpretation of the intent of the code reference. All code guidelines are from authors who had ‘a problem’ in mind when they put the code in place. Also try to ask what problem the code or section is trying to solve or remedy. The language and/or wording in which the code was written in may make sense as one tries to go beyond the language and try to determine ‘why’ the words say what they say and/or what problem were they intending to solve when the code was written.
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