IBC 2021 · Model

Chapter 14: Exterior Walls

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

1401.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall establish the minimum requirements for exterior walls; exterior wall coverings; exterior wall openings; exterior windows and doors; and architectural trim.

  1. 1401.1Scope
  2. 1402.1General
  3. 1402.2Weather protection
  4. 1402.3Structural
  5. 1403.1General
  6. 1403.2Water-resistive barrier
  7. 1403.3Wood
  8. 1403.4Masonry
  9. 1403.5Metal
  10. 1404.1General
  11. 1404.10Adhered masonry veneer
  12. 1404.11Metal veneers
  13. 1404.2Weather protection
  14. 1404.3Vapor retarders
  15. 1404.4Flashing
  16. 1404.5Wood veneers
  17. 1404.6Anchored masonry veneer
  18. 1404.7Stone veneer
  19. 1404.8Slab-type veneer
  20. 1404.9Terra cotta
  21. 1405.1Combustible exterior wall coverings
  22. 1405.1.1Types I, II, III and IV construction
  23. 1406.1General
  24. 1406.10Types I, II, III and IV construction
  25. 1406.2Exterior wall covering
  26. 1406.3Architectural trim and embellishments
  27. 1407.1General
  28. 1407.2Performance characteristics
  29. 1408.1General
  30. 1408.2Exterior wall covering

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