Research Guides: Architecture: Codes / Standards

Codes / Standards

CODES / STANDARDS

The library has current versions of international, US and California building codes on reference. Some building codes are available online but often the print versions are simpler to use and faster to find what you’re looking for.

Books

International Building Code by International Code Council (Created by)
Call Number: REF 343.07869 INT 2015
ISBN: 9781609834685
Publication Date: 2014-06-05
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design by Department Justice
Call Number: REF 720.87 ADA
ISBN: 0615449328
Publication Date: 2011-02-10
California Building Code 2019
Call Number: 978-1609838911
ISBN: 9781609838911

Online

CCR
California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24, also known as the
California Building Standards Code.
ICC
ICC develops the codes and standards used to construct residential and commercial buildings. Includes an online version of the 2015 International Building Codes.
ADA Standards
To ensure access to the built environment, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires the establishment of design criteria for the construction and alteration of facilities covered by the law.
Building Codes USA
A collections of publicly available US Building Codes, including California building codes.

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