IBC 2021 · Model
Chapter 25: Gypsum Board Gypsum Panel Products And Plaster
28 sections in this chapter of the IBC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.
2501.1 Scope Provisions of this chapter shall govern the materials, design, construction and quality of gypsum board, gypsum panel products, lath, gypsum plaster, cement plaster and reinforced gypsum concrete.
- 2501.1Scope
- 2501.2Other materials
- 2502.1General
- 2503.1Inspection
- 2504.1Scope
- 2504.1.1Wood framing
- 2505.1Resistance to shear (wood framing)
- 2505.2Resistance to shear (steel framing)
- 2506.1General
- 2506.2Standards
- 2507.1General
- 2507.2Standards
- 2508.1General
- 2508.2Limitations
- 2508.3Single-ply application
- 2508.4Adhesives
- 2509.1Wet areas
- 2509.2Base for tile
- 2510.1General
- 2510.2Weather protection
- 2510.3Installation
- 2510.5Backing
- 2510.6Water-resistive barriers
- 2510.7Preparation of masonry and concrete
- 2511.1General
- 2511.2Limitations
- 2512.1General
- 2512.2Plasticity agents
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