Communities are not required to follow the IBC’s minimum recommendations for designing safe structures, but the ICC is widely used to create local building codes. “We felt that the standards ...

The International Building Code (IBC) defines a storm shelter as a building or structure constructed under ICC 500, Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters, and designated for ...

While ICC 500 has been referenced in previous iterations of IBC, the latest version mandates its use for designated shelters in new educational “Group E” occupancy buildings (e.g., K-12 ...

In addition to the International Building Code (IBC), the series includes volumes for Fire, Mechanical, Existing Buildings, and others. The ICC publishes revised I-codes every three years ...

Developed by the International Code Council (ICC), the International Building Code (IBC) is a standard for all builders, contractors, and construction workers to follow for optimal building safety.