International Code Council Standards are a series of standards for buildings, unifying certain aspects of their design and construction to promote compatibility and reliability. They are revised and re-released every 3 years to stay up to date. These are the Spanish standards that were released in the year 2006.
The scope of this code covers all buildings except 3-story one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes. This comprehensive code features time-tested safety concepts, structural, and fire and life safety provisions covering means of egress, interior finish requirements, comprehensive roof provisions, seismic engineering provisions, innovative construction technology, occupancy classifications, and the latest industry standards in material design. It is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and new building designs.
Encourages energy conservation through efficiency in envelope design, mechanical systems, lighting systems and the use of new materials and techniques.
This comprehensive code includes regulations governing the safeguarding of life and property from all types of fire and explosions hazards. Topics include general precautions against fire, emergency planning and preparedness, fire department access, fire hydrants, automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, hazardous materials storage and use, and fire safety requirements for new and existing buildings and premises.
Addresses the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances through requirements that emphasize performance. Addresses the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances through requirements that emphasize performance.
Establishes minimum regulations for mechanical systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.
Provides comprehensive minimum regulations for plumbing facilities in terms of both performance and prescriptive objectives, and provides for the acceptance of new and innovative products, materials and systems.
Provides requirements for continued use and maintenance of plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems in existing residential and nonresidential structures.
This comprehensive, stand-alone residential code establishes minimum regulations one- and two-family dwellings of three stories or less. It brings together all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for one- and two-family residences.