Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 17
Special Inspections and Tests
International Building Code 2021
[F] 1701 General
Section 1701 — 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] 1701.1 Scope - Special Inspections and Tests
Section 1701.1 — Scope - Special Inspections and Tests. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1701.1.1 Special Inspections Purpose
Section 1701.1.1 — Special Inspections Purpose. 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] 1701.1.2 Special Inspector Qualifications
Section 1701.1.2 — Special Inspector Qualifications. 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] 1701.2 Scope of special inspections
Section 1701.2 — Scope of special inspections. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1701.2.1 Special Inspections and Tests Scope
Section 1701.2.1 — Special Inspections and Tests 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] 1702 Definitions
Section 1702 — 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] 1702.1 Definitions
Section 1702.1 — 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] 1702.1.1 Special Inspection Program
Section 1702.1.1 — Special Inspection Program. 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] 1702.1.2 Structural Steel Inspections
Section 1702.1.2 — Structural Steel Inspections. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1702.1.3 Masonry Special Inspections
Section 1702.1.3 — Masonry Special Inspections. 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.
[F] 1702.1.4 Wood Construction Inspections
Section 1702.1.4 — Wood Construction Inspections. 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.
[F] 1702.1.5 Soils Special Inspections
Section 1702.1.5 — Soils Special Inspections. 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] 1702.2 Inspector qualifications
Section 1702.2 — Inspector qualifications. 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] 1702.3 Special Inspections - Masonry
Section 1702.3 — Special Inspections - Masonry. 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.
[F] 1702.4 Special Inspections - Wood
Section 1702.4 — Special Inspections - Wood. 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.
[F] 1703 Statement of Special Inspections
Section 1703 — Statement of Special Inspections. 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] 1703.1 Approved Agencies
Section 1703.1 — Approved Agencies. 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] 1703.1.1 Independence
Section 1703.1.1 — Independence. 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] 1703.1.2 Equipment
Section 1703.1.2 — Equipment. 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] 1703.1.3 Personnel
Section 1703.1.3 — Personnel. 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] 1703.2 Independence
Section 1703.2 — Independence. 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] 1703.3 Statement of Special Inspections
Section 1703.3 — Statement of Special Inspections. 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] 1703.4 Contractor Responsibility
Section 1703.4 — Contractor Responsibility. 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] 1703.5 Structural Observations
Section 1703.5 — Structural Observations. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1703.6 Report Requirements
Section 1703.6 — Report Requirements. 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] 1704 Special Inspections and Tests
Section 1704 — Special Inspections and Tests. 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] 1704.1 General Special Inspections
Section 1704.1 — General Special Inspections. 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] 1704.1.1 General SI Requirements
Section 1704.1.1 — General SI Requirements. 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] 1704.10 Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials
Section 1704.10 — Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials. 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] 1704.10.1 Physical Properties
Section 1704.10.1 — Physical Properties. 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] 1704.10.2 Thickness
Section 1704.10.2 — Thickness. 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] 1704.10.3 Density
Section 1704.10.3 — Density. 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] 1704.10.4 Bond Strength
Section 1704.10.4 — Bond Strength. 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] 1704.10.5 Condition of Substrates
Section 1704.10.5 — Condition of Substrates. 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] 1704.11 Mastic and Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coatings
Section 1704.11 — Mastic and Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coatings. 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] 1704.12 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
Section 1704.12 — Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1704.13 Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance
Section 1704.13 — Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance. 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] 1704.14 Special Inspections for Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Section 1704.14 — Special Inspections for Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints. 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] 1704.15 Special Inspections for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
Section 1704.15 — Special Inspections for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1704.2 Special inspections and tests
Section 1704.2 — Special inspections and tests. 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] 1704.2.1 Schedule of Special Inspections
Section 1704.2.1 — Schedule of Special Inspections. 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] 1704.2.2 Report Requirement
Section 1704.2.2 — Report Requirement. 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] 1704.2.3 Final Report
Section 1704.2.3 — Final Report. 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] 1704.2.4 Contractor Responsibility
Section 1704.2.4 — Contractor Responsibility. 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] 1704.2.5 Report Requirement
Section 1704.2.5 — Report Requirement. 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] 1704.25 Special Inspections for Smoke Control Systems
Section 1704.25 — Special Inspections for Smoke Control Systems. 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] 1704.3 Steel Construction
Section 1704.3 — Steel Construction. 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.
[F] 1704.3.1 Concrete Sampling and Testing
Section 1704.3.1 — Concrete Sampling and Testing. 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.
[F] 1704.3.2 Structural Steel Details
Section 1704.3.2 — Structural Steel Details. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1704.3.3 Cold-Formed Steel
Section 1704.3.3 — Cold-Formed Steel. 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.
[F] 1704.4 Masonry Construction - Special Inspections
Section 1704.4 — Masonry Construction - Special Inspections. 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.
[F] 1704.4.1 Concrete Materials Testing
Section 1704.4.1 — Concrete Materials Testing. 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.
[F] 1704.4.2 Reinforcing Steel
Section 1704.4.2 — Reinforcing Steel. 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.
[F] 1704.4.3 Prestressed Concrete
Section 1704.4.3 — Prestressed Concrete. 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.
[F] 1704.5 Special Inspections - Wood
Section 1704.5 — Special Inspections - Wood. 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.
[F] 1704.5.1 Masonry Testing
Section 1704.5.1 — Masonry Testing. 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.
[F] 1704.5.2 Masonry Grout
Section 1704.5.2 — Masonry Grout. 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.
[F] 1704.6 Soils Special Inspections
Section 1704.6 — Soils Special Inspections. 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] 1704.6.1 Structural Observation Process
Section 1704.6.1 — Structural Observation Process. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1704.7 Driven Deep Foundations
Section 1704.7 — Driven Deep Foundations. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1704.8 Special Inspections for Driven Deep Foundation Elements
Section 1704.8 — Special Inspections for Driven Deep Foundation Elements. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1704.8.1 Controlled Fill
Section 1704.8.1 — Controlled Fill. 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] 1704.9 Special Inspections for Cast-in-Place Deep Foundations
Section 1704.9 — Special Inspections for Cast-in-Place Deep Foundations. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1704.9.1 Driven Piles
Section 1704.9.1 — Driven Piles. 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] 1705 Required Verification and Inspection of Concrete Construction
Section 1705 — Required Verification and Inspection of Concrete Construction. 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.
[F] 1705.1 Steel Construction Inspection
Section 1705.1 — Steel Construction Inspection. 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.
[F] 1705.1.1 Required Structural Inspections
Section 1705.1.1 — Required Structural Inspections. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1705.1.2 Structural steel high-strength bolting
Section 1705.1.2 — Structural steel high-strength bolting. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1705.10 Wall Panels and Veneers Inspections
Section 1705.10 — Wall Panels and Veneers Inspections. 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] 1705.11 Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials
Section 1705.11 — Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials. 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] 1705.12 Special Inspections for Wind Resistance
Section 1705.12 — Special Inspections for Wind Resistance. 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] 1705.13 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Inspections
Section 1705.13 — Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Inspections. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1705.14 Special Inspections for Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints
Section 1705.14 — Special Inspections for Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints. 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] 1705.15 Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance
Section 1705.15 — Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance. 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] 1705.16 Energy Code Inspections
Section 1705.16 — Energy Code Inspections. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1705.17 Special inspections for smoke control
Section 1705.17 — Special inspections for smoke control. 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] 1705.2 Concrete Construction Inspections
Section 1705.2 — Concrete Construction Inspections. 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.
[F] 1705.2.1 Reinforcing steel
Section 1705.2.1 — Reinforcing steel. 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.
[F] 1705.2.2 Concrete placement
Section 1705.2.2 — Concrete placement. 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.
[F] 1705.3 Special Inspections for Concrete Construction
Section 1705.3 — Special Inspections for Concrete Construction. 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.
[F] 1705.3.1 Special Inspections for Concrete Construction
Section 1705.3.1 — Special Inspections for Concrete Construction. 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.
[F] 1705.4 Special Inspections for Masonry Construction
Section 1705.4 — Special Inspections for Masonry Construction. 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.
[F] 1705.4.1 SI for Wood
Section 1705.4.1 — SI for Wood. 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.
[F] 1705.5 Wood Construction Inspection
Section 1705.5 — Wood Construction Inspection. 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.
[F] 1705.6 Soils - Special Inspections
Section 1705.6 — Soils - Special Inspections. 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] 1705.7 Special Inspections for Soils
Section 1705.7 — Special Inspections for Soils. 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] 1705.8 Special Inspections for Cast-in-Place Deep Foundations
Section 1705.8 — Special Inspections for Cast-in-Place Deep Foundations. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1705.9 Special Inspections for Cast-in-Place Deep Foundations
Section 1705.9 — Special Inspections for Cast-in-Place Deep Foundations. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1706.1 Special Inspections for Wind Resistance
Section 1706.1 — Special Inspections for Wind Resistance. 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] 1706.1.1 Special Inspections for Structural Steel
Section 1706.1.1 — Special Inspections for Structural Steel. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1706.2 Special Inspections for Seismic
Section 1706.2 — Special Inspections for Seismic. 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] 1707.1 Structural Testing for Seismic Resistance
Section 1707.1 — Structural Testing for Seismic Resistance. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1707.1.1 Special Inspections for Concrete
Section 1707.1.1 — Special Inspections for Concrete. 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.
[F] 1707.2 Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials - Special Inspections
Section 1707.2 — Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials - Special Inspections. 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] 1707.3 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
Section 1707.3 — Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1708.1 Structural Testing General
Section 1708.1 — Structural Testing General. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1708.1.1 Special Inspections for Masonry
Section 1708.1.1 — Special Inspections for Masonry. 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.
[F] 1708.2 Structural testing requirements
Section 1708.2 — Structural testing requirements. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1709 Structural Observations
Section 1709 — Structural Observations. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1709.1 Preconstruction Load Tests of Cold-Formed Steel Trusses
Section 1709.1 — Preconstruction Load Tests of Cold-Formed Steel Trusses. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1709.1.1 Structural Observations
Section 1709.1.1 — Structural Observations. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1709.2 Structural observation
Section 1709.2 — Structural observation. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1709.3 Test Procedures
Section 1709.3 — Test Procedures. 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] 1709.4 Test Criteria
Section 1709.4 — Test Criteria. 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] 1710.1 Contractor Responsibility
Section 1710.1 — Contractor Responsibility. 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] 1710.1.1 Required Load Tests
Section 1710.1.1 — Required Load Tests. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. 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.