42 nd Annual Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Refresher

42 nd Annual Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Refresher New Users Session 2009 IBC, IECC, IMC, IFGC, IEBC February 18, 2013 James B. Smith, P. E. jbspe 1@tds. net

What Is the Session About? l Introduction to the current Wisconsin Commercial Building Code (WCBC) l Understanding the structure and application of the WCBC. l Navigating code documents. l How to use the WCBC to design, build and maintain commercial buildings and structures

Free Viewing of 2009 I Codes http: //www. iccsafe. org/ 3

WCBC Navigating Wisconsin Modifications l There is a Method to the Madness of the Admin. Rule Numbering 362. 0903 Refers to IBC Land Refers to code section 4

IBC Changes – The Future Be Involved - Stay Involved 2012 IBC – Continued Improvements Regarding Health Care and Institutional Provisions l Personal Care, Custodial Care, Medical Care l Referencing 2009 Ed. of ICC/ANSI A 117. 1 l CTC & CAC Committees Working on Changes for 2015 Edition of IBC. l 5

IEBC Ch 9 Change of Occupancy l Similar to alteration levels, the extent of the change triggers differing levels of expected compliance. – Change of an occupancy provision that triggers a code requirement, but with no change to occupancy classification or group – Change of Occupancy that changes the Occupancy Classification or Group. 6

Change to more densely populated office space 7