IBC 2021 · Model

Chapter 1: Scope And Administration

134 sections in this chapter of the IBC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.

101.1 Title These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

  1. 101.1Title
  2. 101.2Scope
  3. 101.2.1Scope of Building Code
  4. 101.3Purpose
  5. 101.4Referenced codes
  6. 101.4.1Gas
  7. 101.4.2Mechanical
  8. 101.4.3Plumbing
  9. 101.4.4Property Maintenance
  10. 101.4.5Fire prevention
  11. 101.4.6Energy
  12. 101.4.7Existing Buildings
  13. 101.5Notice of meeting
  14. 102.1General
  15. 102.2Other laws
  16. 102.3Application of references
  17. 102.4Referenced codes and standards
  18. 102.4.1Conflicts
  19. 102.4.2Provisions in referenced codes and standards
  20. 102.5Partial invalidity
  21. 102.6Existing structures
  22. 102.6.1Buildings not previously occupied
  23. 102.6.2Buildings previously occupied
  24. 103.1Creation of enforcement agency
  25. 103.2Appointment
  26. 103.3Deputies
  27. 104.1General
  28. 104.1.1Architectural plans and specifications
  29. 104.10Modifications
  30. 104.10.1Flood hazard areas
  31. 104.11Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment
  32. 104.11.1Research Reports
  33. 104.11.2Tests
  34. 104.2Applications and permits
  35. 104.2.1Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings and structures in flood hazard areas
  36. 104.3Notices and Orders
  37. 104.4Inspections
  38. 104.5Identification
  39. 104.6Right of entry
  40. 104.7Department records
  41. 104.8Liability
  42. 104.8.1Legal defense
  43. 104.9Approved materials and equipment
  44. 104.9.1Used materials and equipment
  45. 105.1Required
  46. 105.1.1Annual Permit
  47. 105.1.2Annual permit records
  48. 105.2Work exempt from permit
  49. 105.2.1Emergency repairs
  50. 105.2.2Public service agencies
  51. 105.3Application for permit
  52. 105.3.1Action on application
  53. 105.3.2Time limitation of application
  54. 105.4Validity of permit
  55. 105.5Expiration
  56. 105.6Suspension or revocation
  57. 105.7Placement of permit
  58. 106.1Live loads posted
  59. 106.1.1Internally illuminated signs
  60. 106.2Issuance of certificate of occupancy
  61. + 74 more sections

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