Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 5
General Building Heights and Areas
International Building Code 2024
[F] 501.1 Scope
Section 501.1 — Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 502.1 Address Numbers
Section 502.1 — Address Numbers. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 502.2 Definitions
Section 502.2 — Definitions. This section provides definitions relevant to the code. Defined terms have specific meanings that affect how requirements are applied throughout the code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 503.1 General Height and Area Limitations
Section 503.1 — General Height and Area Limitations. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 503.1.1 Special Industrial Occupancies
Section 503.1.1 — Special Industrial Occupancies. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 503.1.2 Buildings on Same Lot
Section 503.1.2 — Buildings on Same Lot. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 504.1 Building Height Limitations - General
Section 504.1 — Building Height Limitations - General. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 504.2 Automatic Sprinkler System Increase (California Amendment)
AMENDED
Section 504.2 — Automatic Sprinkler System Increase (California Amendment). This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 504.3 Roof Structure Height
Section 504.3 — Roof Structure Height. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 504.4 Number of Stories Above Grade Plane
Section 504.4 — Number of Stories Above Grade Plane. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 505.1 Mezzanines - General
Section 505.1 — Mezzanines - General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 505.2 Means of Egress — Mezzanines
Section 505.2 — Means of Egress — Mezzanines. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 505.2.1 Mezzanine - Equipment Platforms
Section 505.2.1 — Mezzanine - Equipment Platforms. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 505.3 Openness — Mezzanines
Section 505.3 — Openness — Mezzanines. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 506.1 Building Area Modifications
Section 506.1 — Building Area Modifications. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 506.2 Allowable Area Determination
Section 506.2 — Allowable Area Determination. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 506.3 Frontage Increase
Section 506.3 — Frontage Increase. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 506.4 Sprinkler Increase
Section 506.4 — Sprinkler Increase. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 507.1 Unlimited Area Buildings
Section 507.1 — Unlimited Area Buildings. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 507.3 Sprinklered, One Story (TX Amendment)
AMENDED
Section 507.3 — Sprinklered, One Story (TX Amendment). This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 507.4 Reduced Open Space
Section 507.4 — Reduced Open Space. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 508.1 Mixed Use and Occupancy - General
Section 508.1 — Mixed Use and Occupancy - General. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 508.2 Accessory Occupancies
Section 508.2 — Accessory Occupancies. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 508.3 Nonseparated Occupancies
Section 508.3 — Nonseparated Occupancies. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 508.4 Separated Occupancies
Section 508.4 — Separated Occupancies. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 509.1 Special Provisions - General
Section 509.1 — Special Provisions - General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 509.2 Horizontal Building Separation Allowance
Section 509.2 — Horizontal Building Separation Allowance. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 509.4 Parking Beneath Buildings
Section 509.4 — Parking Beneath Buildings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 510.1 General Construction Type Limitations
Section 510.1 — General Construction Type Limitations. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.