Understanding
Construction Codes
Next Generation Science/Common Core Standards
Addressed!
 CCSS.ELALiteracy. RST.9‐ 10.1Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis
of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or
descriptions.
 CCSS.ELALiteracy. RST.9‐10.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key
terms, and other domain‐specific words and phrases as they are used in a
specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and
topics.
 CCSS.ELALiteracy. RST.9‐10.7 Translate quantitative or technical
information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table
 or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically
(e.g., in an equation) into words
 HSSIC. B.6 Evaluate reports based on data. (HS‐LS2‐6)
Bell Work!
Why is there a law for
people to wear safety belts
in a car?
Are there any laws that you
know of that relate to
workers to protect them?
Describe the reason for
building codes!
Are there different types of
building codes?
Vocabulary Terms
ICC Electrical Code
International Fire Code
International Fuel Gas Code
International Mechanical Code
International Plumbing Code
International Private Sewage Disposal
Code
Why do we have building codes?
Construction codes are a complex and
confusing body of regulations and legal
documents.
Building codes establish minimum
regulations for building systems using
prescriptive and performance-related
provisions.(Cheapest way possible that is
still safe!)
Why do we have building codes?
The main reasons
building codes are
developed and
enforced is to
protect the health,
safety, and welfare
of people.
Why do we have building codes?
These codes include specific
requirements for building materials, fire
protection, structural design, light and
ventilation, heating and cooling, sanitary
facilities, and energy conservation.
Built to Code?
What are the different types of
building codes?
There are several different codes that
affect the construction of buildings.
There is no single code that is used
throughout the country.
A move to uniformity is taking place.
Seventeen states have established
statewide building codes that prohibit local
amendment without state approval.
What are the different types of
building codes?
The recognized model codes are:
The Building Officials & Code
Administrators International, Inc.(BOCA)
The International Conference of Building
Officials (ICBO)
The Southern Building Code Congress
International, Inc. (SBCCI)
The Council of American Building
Officials(CABO).
What are the different types of
building codes?
Municipalities throughout a given region
generally favor one model code.
For example, some version of SBCCI
Standard Building Code is adopted by the
states south of the Mason-Dixon line and
east of the Mississippi.
Even with the model codes, there are
several specific codes.
What are the different types of
building codes?
Electrical - The
provisions of the ICC
Electrical Code apply to
the installation of
electrical systems,
including alterations,
repairs, replacement,
equipment, appliances,
fixtures, and fittings.
What are the different types of
building codes?
Mechanical - The provisions of the
International Mechanical Code apply to
the installation, alterations, repairs, and
replacement of mechanical systems,
including ventilation, heating, cooling, airconditioning, and refrigeration systems.
What are the different types of
building codes?
Plumbing—The provisions of the
International Plumbing Code apply to the
installation, alterations, repairs and
replacement of plumbing systems
including equipment, appliances, fixtures,
and fittings.
What are the different types of
building codes? The provisions of
the International
Private Sewage
Disposal Code
apply to private
sewage disposal
systems
What are the different types of
building codes?
Fire prevention - The provisions of the
International Fire Code apply to matters
affecting the hazard of fire and explosion
arising from the storage, handling, or use
of structures, materials or devices; from
conditions hazardous to life, property, or
public welfare in the occupancy of
structures or premises; and from the
construction, extension,repair,alteration, or
removal of fire suppression and alarm
systems.
Each state has specific building codes
available on line.
14.7.1 NMAC
14.7.2 NMAC
14.7.3 NMAC
14.7.4 NMAC
14.7.5 NMAC
14.7.6 NMAC
14.7.7 NMAC
14.7.8 NMAC
GENERAL PROVISIONS [RESERVED]
2009 NEW MEXICO COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODE
TITLE 142009
- HOUSING
AND CONSTRUCTION
NEW MEXICO
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
2009 NEW MEXICO EARTHEN BUILDING MATERIALS CODE
7 BEARING BALED STRAW CONSTRUCTION
2009 NEW MEXICOCHAPTER
NON-LOAD
BUILDING CODES
GENERAL
BUILDING
STANDARDS
2009 NEW MEXICO ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2009 NEW MEXICO EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2009 NEW MEXICO HISTORIC EARTHEN BUILDINGS
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Construction Inspection!
 If you live inside the city
limits Municipal (city)
codes would apply.
 If you live in the county
then “county codes”
would apply.
 State Construction jobs
would require compliance
with state codes.
Construction at all
levels requires
inspection at all
stages!
The code may vary
between these three
areas.
Inspection must be
performed!
The End!