Designing & Building with the
2003 IBC
Expert
Guidance on Transitioning to the 2003 International Building Code
2nd Edition
by Rolf Jensen
& Associates, Inc.
Expert guidance on making the transition to
the International Building
Code 2003--what the requirements are, what they mean, and
how to implement them to make sure your building adheres to the building code.
No matter what code you’re using… No matter where your project is
located… this reference is essential for designing, building, or
inspecting, using the latest building codes. This new second edition
(formerly titled, From Model
Codes to the IBC: A Transitional Guide) provides expert
guidance on the latest building codes for architects and engineers,
building officials and AHJs, contractors and homebuilders, and
manufacturers and building owners. It provides complete coverage of
the new International Building Code® (IBC) 2003, with expert advice
and comprehensive comparison to the IBC 2000 and model building
codes.
In this edition, Rolf Jensen & Associates,
Inc., the leading U.S. building code consultants, worked with the
International Code Commission to present a user-friendly,
side-by-side comparison of the model building codes, the
IBC 2000, and the
IBC 2003. The IBC 2003 revisions
are extensive and include new construction methodologies, life
safety and property protection provisions, and structural
requirements. Additions to the new IBC 2003 that are covered in this
book include:
- Changes in numbering system and format.
- Alignment of IBC 2003 with HUD “Safe
Harbor” requirements.
- Frame construction and testing for sloped
glazing and skylights.
- Separation between private garages and
dwelling units.
- Smoke partitions, through penetrations, and
new wall assemblies.
- New fire alarm and sprinkler system
requirements.
- Seismic requirements and wind load design
methods.
- Cold-formed steel in light frame
construction.
- Site grading, excavation, and earthwork.
This comprehensive guide
is designed for ease of use and includes:
- A Quick-Find Index that lets users
instantly identify the IBC equivalent to model codes they are
familiar with (Uniform Building Code, BOCA National Building
Code, and Standard Building Code)
- Side-by-Side Comparison that spells
out differences between model code requirements and the 2003 and
2000 versions of the IBC
- Expert Advice on Implementation from
Rolf Jensen & Associates’ engineers and the International Code
Commission
- New illustrations to clarify IBC
2003 requirements
Reviews
"Foreseeing the challenges the design
community would face as jurisdictions adopted the IBC, RJA developed
the first edition of Designing & Building with the IBC as a
resource to aid the practitioner in transitioning to the latest
revised edition. ICC partnering with RJA further establishes this
guidebook as an invaluable reference tool for both the design
community and the building official."
—Martin Reiss, President & CEO, The
RJA Group, Inc.
"Every person is entitled to live, work, and
play in buildings that are free of fire hazards and structural
defects. The International Building Code affords provisions so that
these events are mitigated entirely or, at a minimum, to their
lowest level of effect. Designing & Building with the IBC guides and
assists code regulators, designers, and contractors familiar with
the provisions of a legacy code in making the transition to the IBC.
It is an indispensable reference tool for the code regulator,
architect, engineer, and contractor."
—James Lee Witt, CEO, The International Code Council
"Designing & Building with the IBC, by Rolf
Jensen & Associates, Inc., is a single source that provides the user
with a practical, easily-navigated reference. Extremely thorough in
its listing of code requirements, this guide clearly catalogues the
differences between IBC and previous model codes. A must-have
document for architects, engineers, and building professionals,
this book represents Rolf Jensen & Associates' commitment to be at
the vanguard of the global fire and security consulting profession."
—Anwar Hakim, AIA, Associate Partner, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill,
LLP
"The International Code Council, partnering
with Rolf Jensen and Associates, have developed an outstanding
publication to help the code regulator, designer, and contractor
transition from a previous model code to the International Building
Code. Because there are significant differences between the three
former model building codes and the IBC, this document is invaluable
in its ability to, at a glance, relate these differences in a clear,
tabular format. Additional comments are provided to help the reader
make the transition as smooth as possible. Anyone who has worked
with a previous building code and is making the transition to the
IBC will find this resource to be an exceptional addition to their
library of support publications."
—Douglas Thornburg, AIA, CBO, Building Code Educator and Consultant
"The side-by-side comparison was an
excellent time-saver as Park City moved toward the IBC. My
officials referenced this guide often to see the code comparisons."
—Scott Adams, Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal, Park City Fire Service
District, Utah
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About the Author(s)
Author
Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc
Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a subsidiary of The RJA
Group, Inc., a global fire and security consulting firm. The RJA
Group provides clients with a variety of fire protection, life
safety, security, code consulting, and construction management
services, from the development of master plans to the design and
on-site evaluation of fire protection and security system
installation and testing. Projects range from high-rise buildings,
colleges, mixed-use complexes, and industrial plants, to convention
centers, health care facilities, production processes, and
transportation systems. RJA is dedicated to saving lives and
property through better fire protection, serving their clients from
18 offices throughout the U.S. and 23 strategic alliance partners
around the world. As part of their professional endeavors, RJA
actively participates in the building and fire code development
process. RJA professionals have maintained membership in the three
U.S. model code groups and the National Fire Protection Association
International since 1969. Their participation in the model code
groups has included regular submittal and presentation of code
changes, as well as serving on code development committees and
panels. RJA's technical staff serves on over 40 of NFPA's technical
standard committees including the NFPA 101® Life Safety Code®, NFPA
13 - Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 72 - National Fire
Alarm Code®, NFPA 90A - Installation of Air-Conditioning and
Ventilating Systems, and many other commonly referred-to codes,
standards, and guides for fire safety-related topics. They have also
participated in the development of the International Building Code®
(IBC) through submittal and presentation of code changes, and have
served on code development committees of the ICC.
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