IBC 2021 · Model

Chapter 8: Interior Finishes

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

801.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall govern the use of materials used as interior finishes, trim and decorative materials.

801.1Scope
802.1Interior wall and ceiling finish
802.2Interior floor finish
802.3Decorative materials and trim
802.4Applicability
802.5Application
802.6Windows
802.7Foam plastics
803.1General
803.1.1Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance with NFPA 286
803.1.1.1Acceptance criteria for NFPA 286
803.1.2Interior wall and ceiling finish materials tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723
803.1.3Interior wall and ceiling finish materials with different requirements
803.10Site-fabricated stretch systems
803.11Laminated products factory produced with a wood substrate
803.12Facings or wood veneers intended to be applied on site over a wood substrate
803.13Interior finish requirements based on occupancy
803.2Thickness exemption
803.3Heavy timber exemption
803.4Foam plastics
803.5Textile wall coverings
803.6Textile ceiling coverings
803.7Expanded vinyl wall coverings
803.8Expanded vinyl ceiling coverings
803.9High-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP)
804.1General
804.2Classification
804.3Testing and identification
804.4Interior floor finish requirements
805.1Application
806.1General
806.2Combustible decorative materials
806.3Occupancy-based requirements
806.5Foam plastic
807.1Insulation
808.1Acoustical ceiling systems

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