Codes Adopted

Current Research Project

Building:

• 2018 International Building Code

• 2018 International Residential Code

• 2018 International Plumbing Code

• 2018 International Mechanical Code

• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code

• 2018 International Existing Building Code

• 2018 International Energy Conservation Code

• 2018 International Property Maintenance Code

Fire Protection:

• 2018 NFPA with Life Safety 101

Accessibility Code:

• North Carolina State Building Code Volume 1-C 2002 Edition with 2004 Amendments

Electrical Code:

• 2008 National Electric Code (NEC)

Design Criteria:

• Seismic Design – Category D0

• Wind Loads – Basic wind speed 115 mph at 3 second gusts

• Snow Loads – Ground snow load 10 lb/sf

• Minimum Footing Depth – 12”