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Deciphering Building Codes
Deciphering Building Codes
Meeting the building codes for pre-manufactured buildings can be a puzzle but one Austin Mohawk can solve for you.
The process as described might sound complicated; however, we do this every day so we pride ourselves on knowing the requirements and executing them efficiently. Complicated or not, it is often easier than getting the same structure approved locally.
Several years ago it seemed like a stroke of luck when the four regional building codes merged with and/or were superseded by the 1st National IBC Code (International Building Code). But, the IBC Code was overlaid with the state-by-state IECC Energy Code. And, meeting the “building code” means state-by-state meeting the currently-approved building code, energy code, electrical code accessibility code, and to a lesser degree, the mechanical, plumbing, and fire codes as they apply. And, which building code does each state recognize—the IBC 2009, IBC 2006, IBC 2003 or one of the state-specific codes of which there are plenty. And, the specific code states recognize change so often we are updating these codes every three months!
This is our stock in trade. Buildings delivered to a Federal Reservation are most often exempt from these codes. Code-compliance needs for other jobs can vary by state, complexity of the building in question, and customer’s desire. As many as 34 states also have a Modular Building Design Approval Process; you, the customer, must inform us if you wish to comply with this approval process. Again, the need to comply varies sharply by state, but the good news is any pre-manufactured building that has gone through this process, has had its design approved, has been inspected by 3rd party inspectors, and has a state label inside the building insures an automatic C of O. While the 3rd Party Approval Process of the 34 states may differ in its code, the process in each state will follow one of these three processes:
Again, some things to remember about the 3rd Party State Design Approval processes:
1) A building approval in one state is approval in that state only.
2) Approval of any unapproved building once it has been delivered is next to impossible.
3) Third Party Approval is an extra cost and the cost varies by code and by state.
4) If a P.E. Stamp is needed there is usually an additional cost. This cost is included within the 3rd Party Approval Process in some states.
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Thank you for providing the pdf file. I was able to understand it better reading the pdf file.
Posted by Brisbane jobs, 08/03/2012 7:26am (2 months ago)
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