RESEARCH GUIDE:
BUILDING CODES & STANDARDS
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ADA / ABA Handbook : Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities
Covers accessibility guidelines in the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), for buildings owned or leased by the federal government, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), for most other public and commercial buildings
Applying the ADA : Designing for the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design in Multiple Building Types
by Marcela Abadi Rhoads
Explains how to apply ADA guidelines for all types of commercial buildings
Building Codes Illustrated : A Guide to Understanding the 2015 International Building Code
by Francis D.K. Ching and Steven R. Winkel
Illustrates and explains the sections of the IBC most relevant to architects and interior designers
Building Construction Illustrated
by Francis D.K. Ching
Illustrates all aspects of building construction, including the International Building Codes
The Codes Guidebook for Interiors
by Sharon K. Harmon and Katherine E. Kennon
Focuses on codes applicable to commercial and residential interiors, including IBC and ADA requirements
Kitchen & Bathroom Planning Guidelines With Access Standards
by the NKBA
Highlights ADA guidelines relevant to kitchen and bathroom design
Time-Saver Standards
The Time-Saver Standards series provides design, architecture and construction standards for all types of projects, including standard layouts and plans
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2015 International Building Code (IBC) - partial online access
The IBC is a model code that can be adopted and customized by local jurisdictions, and it is the basis for building codes throughout the United States and around the world; only partial access is available online for free
ABA Accessibility Standards | United States Access Board
Buildings owned or leased by the federal government must meet the accessibility standards in the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), which are avaialble online for free
ADA Standards for Accessible Design | United States Access Board
Most public, commercial, government and transportation facilities not covered by the ABA must meet the accessibility standards in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which are avaialble online for free
Building Energy Codes Program Resource Center | U.S. Department of Energy
Find resources about model energy codes, state energy codes, and designing for energy efficiency
CALGreen | California Building Standards Commission
California’s green building code (Part 11 of Title 24, California Code of Regulations), with full access avaialble online for free
California Building Standards Code | California Building Standards Commission
The official California building codes (Title 24, California Code of Regulations), with full access avaialble online for free
California Building Energy Efficiency Standards
California’s code for energy efficiency for commercial and residential buildings (Parts 1 and 6 of Title 24, California Code of Regulations), with full access avaialble online for free
California DSA Access Compliance Reference Materials
Accessibility requirements for all state and local government buildings and facilities, privately owned public accommodations and commercial facilities, and public housing in California, from the Division of the State Architect (DSA), with the full Code Access Compliance Advisory Manual available online for free)
Codes and Safety | InformeDesign
Research summaries provide information on ADA and other building code requirements, fire codes, and life safety principles
The Codes Guidebook for Interiors Student Companion Website
Provides flashcards and sample code checklists to accompany the textbook
Design Objective : Accessible | Whole Building Design Guide
An excellent overview of the various codes, standards and guidelines related to accessibility in the built environment, with links to further information and the full text of applicable codes
Design Objective : Secure / Safe | Whole Building Design Guide
An excellent overview of the various codes, standards and guidelines related to safety and security in the built environment, including fire protection, occupant safety and health, natural hazards mitigation, and security, with links to further information and the full text of applicable codes
EPA Regulations for the Construction Sector | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Regulations covering water, waste, hazardous materials, and other environmental issues for construction projects
Fire-Resistant Assemblies Catalog | USG
This guide provides information on fire-rated assemblies incorporating USG products and systems as well as definitions of terms related to fire-safety properties
NFPA 101: Life Safety Code | National Fire Protection Association
This code focuses on minimizing the effects of fire and related hazards in both new and existing structures
Municode
Provides free online access to the municipal codes of hundreds of cities, towns and counties across the U.S.
NFPA Codes and Standards | National Fire Protection Association
Provides free online access to fire, electrical and building safety codes (requires free registration
San Diego Department of Environmental Health - Food Publications | San Diego County
Find the Food Facility Plan Review Guide (in the Plan Check section) published by the Food and Housing Division of the DEH, which reviews all plans for new and renovated food facilities
San Diego Municipal Code | City of San Diego
Provides free online access to the full municipal code of the City of San Diego
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