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IBC
International Plumbing Code, establishes minimum regulations for plumbing systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.
IWUIC
International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, provides building safety regulations to mitigate fire- and life-safety hazards in the wildland-urban interface areas.
BOCA
Building Officials Code Administrators International, one of three legacy codes that were combined to create the International Building Code.
AISC
American Institute of Steel Construction, specifies guidelines for the design, fabrication, and erection of structural steel buildings.
ANSI
American National Standards Institute, oversees the creation, promulgation, and use of thousands of norms and guidelines that directly impact businesses in nearly every sector.
IRC
International Residential Code, provides regulations and standards for residential construction that combine building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy, and electrical provisions.
IBC
International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, provides building safety regulations to mitigate fire- and life-safety hazards in the wildland-urban interface areas.
ICC/EC
ICC/Electrical Code, the set of regulations related to electrical wiring and installations, typically an integrated part of the building codes.
IBC
International Private Sewage Disposal Code, provides regulations for the design, installation, and inspection of private sewage disposal systems.
IEBC
International Existing Building Code, governs the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to, and relocation of existing buildings.
IPSDC
International Private Sewage Disposal Code, provides regulations for the design, installation, and inspection of private sewage disposal systems.
NEC
National Electrical Code, promulgates standards for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States.
IBC
Southern Building Code Congress International, a regional building code used in the Southern United States before the ICC consolidation.
ASCE
American Society of Civil Engineers, establishes standards for the design and construction of infrastructure projects.
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design, mandates accessibility for people with disabilities in public accommodations.
UBC
Uniform Building Code, a now-historic regional building code that was one precursor to the IBC.
IBC
International Energy Conservation Code, provides the requirements for energy-efficient residential and commercial building designs.
IBC
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, provides regulations for public and residential pools, spas, and hot tubs to ensure safety.
SBCCI
Southern Building Code Congress International, a regional building code used in the Southern United States before the ICC consolidation.
CTBUH
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, a non-profit organization involved in the establishment of standards for Tall buildings.
ICC/ACI
ICC/American Concrete Institute, organizations that collectively maintain building codes, such as concrete design and construction.
IBC
ICC/Electrical Code, the set of regulations related to electrical wiring and installations, typically an integrated part of the building codes.
IECC
International Energy Conservation Code, provides the requirements for energy-efficient residential and commercial building designs.
IPMC
International Property Maintenance Code, provides regulations concerning the maintenance of existing residential and commercial properties.
IBC
ICC/American Concrete Institute, organizations that collectively maintain building codes, such as concrete design and construction.
LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, a certification program focused on new, commercial-building project design, construction, and operation.
IBC
International Fire Code, a model code that regulates and governs fire safety within buildings.
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association, creates codes and standards aimed at eliminating death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards.
AASHTO
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, develops standards for the design and construction of highways and bridges.
IMC
International Mechanical Code, code that provides regulations for mechanical systems to safeguard health and property and ensure public welfare.
NDS
National Design Specification for Wood Construction, provides guidelines for the design of wood structures to ensure their safety and performance.
IPC
International Plumbing Code, establishes minimum regulations for plumbing systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.
IBC
International Mechanical Code, code that provides regulations for mechanical systems to safeguard health and property and ensure public welfare.
IBC
International Code Council Performance Code, provides a framework for designing buildings that achieve above-code performance and quality.
IZC
International Zoning Code, provides standards for various zoning classifications, permitting land uses within certain jurisdictions.
ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials, develops and delivers voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems, and services.
IBC
International Residential Code, provides regulations and standards for residential construction that combine building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy, and electrical provisions.
ICC-PC
International Code Council Performance Code, provides a framework for designing buildings that achieve above-code performance and quality.
ISPSC
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, provides regulations for public and residential pools, spas, and hot tubs to ensure safety.
IBC
Building Officials Code Administrators International, one of three legacy codes that were combined to create the International Building Code.
ACI
American Concrete Institute, provides standards for concrete design, construction, and materials.
IECC
International Energy Conservation Code, a model code in the United States and internationally for the design of energy-efficient building envelopes and the installation of energy-efficient mechanical, lighting, and power systems.
ASHRAE
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, sets the standards for thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and energy conservation in buildings.
IBC
Uniform Building Code, a now-historic regional building code that was one precursor to the IBC.
IBC
International Existing Building Code, governs the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to, and relocation of existing buildings.
IBC
International Zoning Code, provides standards for various zoning classifications, permitting land uses within certain jurisdictions.
API
American Petroleum Institute, establishes standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and inspection of offshore and onshore facilities.
IFC
International Fire Code, a model code that regulates and governs fire safety within buildings.
IBC
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, a non-profit organization involved in the establishment of standards for Tall buildings.
IBC
International Property Maintenance Code, provides regulations concerning the maintenance of existing residential and commercial properties.
IBC
International Building Code, a comprehensive building code that governs the design and construction of buildings.
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