IBC 2021 · Model
Chapter 31: Special Construction
29 sections in this chapter of the IBC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.
3101.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall govern special building construction including membrane structures, temporary structures, pedestrian walkways and tunnels, automatic vehicular gates, awnings and canopies, marquees, signs, towers, antennas, relocatable buildings, swimming pool enclosures and safety devices,solar energy systems, public use restroom buildings on publicly owned lands in flood hazard areas and intermodal shipping containers.
- 3101.1Scope
- 3102.1General
- 3102.2Tensile membrane structures and air-supported structures
- 3102.3Type of construction
- 3102.4Allowable floor areas
- 3102.5Maximum height
- 3103.1General
- 3103.1.1Conformance
- 3103.2Construction documents
- 3103.3Location
- 3103.4Means of egress
- 3104.1General
- 3104.1.1Application
- 3104.2Separate structures
- 3104.3Construction
- 3105.1General
- 3105.2Design and construction
- 3105.3Awnings and canopy materials
- 3106.1General
- 3106.2Thickness
- 3107.1General
- 3108.1General
- 3108.2Location and access
- 3109.1General
- 3110.1General
- 3110.2Vehicular gates intended for automation
- 3111.1General
- 3111.2Solar thermal systems
- 3111.3Photovoltaic solar energy systems
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