{"product_id":"2018-international-building-code-international-code-council-series","title":"2018 International Building Code (International Code Council Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 International Building Code (IBC)\u003c\/strong\u003e provides comprehensive building requirements for a wide range of structures, excluding detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. This essential code reference incorporates important updates to building safety, structural design, fire protection, occupancy requirements, wind and seismic provisions, and construction practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 IBC introduces numerous changes that affect architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, code officials, and other construction professionals. From updated occupancy and fire-resistance provisions to revised structural and environmental design requirements, this edition helps users navigate current building code provisions and emerging construction practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Updates in the 2018 IBC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessory storage spaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Storage spaces of any size may be classified as part of the occupancy to which they are accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedical gas systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e New code sections address medical gas systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigher education laboratories:\u003c\/strong\u003e New provisions address laboratory facilities in higher education settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire walls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restrictions clarify the use of fire walls for creating separate buildings and their role in determining allowable construction types, building area, and height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevator hoistways:\u003c\/strong\u003e Additional protection is required where elevator hoistway doors open into fire-resistance-rated corridors to address potential smoke intrusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness occupancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The occupant load factor has been revised to \u003cstrong\u003eone occupant per 150 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecks and balconies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live-load requirements increase the deck live load to \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 times the live load of the area served\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire wall lateral loads:\u003c\/strong\u003e The minimum lateral load that fire walls must resist is \u003cstrong\u003e5 pounds per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Updated wind-speed maps are included, including revised maps for \u003cstrong\u003eHawaii\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind terminology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultimate design wind speeds are now referred to as \u003cstrong\u003ebasic design wind speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeismic design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Site soil coefficients correspond to newer ground-motion attenuation equations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood truss inspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five-foot-tall wood trusses requiring permanent bracing are subject to periodic special inspection to verify installation of the required bracing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanically laminated decking:\u003c\/strong\u003e A new alternative fastener schedule provides equivalent power-driven fasteners for the 20-penny nail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Updated provisions address solid-sawn lumber and other construction requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEssential Reference for Building Professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e2018 International Building Code\u003c\/em\u003e is a valuable reference for professionals who need to understand and apply current building requirements. 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