Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 6
Types of Construction
International Building Code 2021
[F] 601 General
Section 601 — General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 601.1 Types of Construction - Scope
Section 601.1 — Types of Construction - Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 601.1.1 Scope of Types of Construction
Section 601.1.1 — Scope of Types of Construction. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 601.1(T) Table 601 - Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements
Section 601.1(T) — Table 601 - Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 601.1(table) Fire-Resistance Rating Table 601
Section 601.1(table) — Fire-Resistance Rating Table 601. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 601.2 Construction Type Defined
Section 601.2 — Construction Type Defined. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 601.2.1 Types of Construction Scope
Section 601.2.1 — Types of Construction Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 601.3 Types of Construction General
Section 601.3 — Types of Construction General. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 601.T1 Table 601: Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements for Building Elements (Hours)
Section 601.T1 — Table 601: Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements for Building Elements (Hours). This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602 Construction Classification
Section 602 — Construction Classification. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.1 General
Section 602.1 — General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.1.1 Type IA Construction
Section 602.1.1 — Type IA Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.1.2 Type IB Construction
Section 602.1.2 — Type IB Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.1(T) Table 602 - Fire-Resistance for Exterior Walls
Section 602.1(T) — Table 602 - Fire-Resistance for Exterior Walls. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.10 Type VB Construction
Section 602.10 — Type VB Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.2 Types I and II
Section 602.2 — Types I and II. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.2.1 Type II Construction
Section 602.2.1 — Type II Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.2.2 Type IIB Construction
Section 602.2.2 — Type IIB Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.3 Type II Construction
Section 602.3 — Type II Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.3.1 Type IIIA Construction
Section 602.3.1 — Type IIIA Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.3.2 Type IIIB Construction
Section 602.3.2 — Type IIIB Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.4 Type IV
Section 602.4 — Type IV. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.4.1 Type IV-A
Section 602.4.1 — Type IV-A. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.4.1.1 Noncombustible Protection
Section 602.4.1.1 — Noncombustible Protection. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.4.1.2 Joint Protection
Section 602.4.1.2 — Joint Protection. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.4.2 Type IV-B
Section 602.4.2 — Type IV-B. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.4.2.1 Exposed Mass Timber
Section 602.4.2.1 — Exposed Mass Timber. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.4.3 Type IV-C
Section 602.4.3 — Type IV-C. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.4.4 Type IV-HT
Section 602.4.4 — Type IV-HT. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.4.4.1 Columns
Section 602.4.4.1 — Columns. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.4.4.2 Floor Framing
Section 602.4.4.2 — Floor Framing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.4.4.3 Roof Framing
Section 602.4.4.3 — Roof Framing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.4.5 Type IV-HT
Section 602.4.5 — Type IV-HT. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.5 Type V construction
Section 602.5 — Type V construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.5.1 Type IV-A (Mass Timber)
Section 602.5.1 — Type IV-A (Mass Timber). This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.5.2 Type IV-B (Mass Timber)
Section 602.5.2 — Type IV-B (Mass Timber). This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.5.3 Type IV-C
Section 602.5.3 — Type IV-C. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.5.4 Type IV-HT Heavy Timber
Section 602.5.4 — Type IV-HT Heavy Timber. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.6 Type V
Section 602.6 — Type V. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.7 Type IIIB Construction
Section 602.7 — Type IIIB Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.8 Type IV Construction
Section 602.8 — Type IV Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.8.1 Type IV-A Construction
Section 602.8.1 — Type IV-A Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.8.2 Type IV-B Construction
Section 602.8.2 — Type IV-B Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.8.3 Type IV-C Construction
Section 602.8.3 — Type IV-C Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.9 Type VA Construction
Section 602.9 — Type VA Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 602.T1 Table 602: Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements for Exterior Walls Based on Fire Separation Distance
Section 602.T1 — Table 602: Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements for Exterior Walls Based on Fire Separation Distance. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603 Combustible Material in Type I and II Construction
Section 603 — Combustible Material in Type I and II Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1 Allowable Materials
Section 603.1 — Allowable Materials. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1.1 Fire-retardant-treated wood
Section 603.1.1 — Fire-retardant-treated wood. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1.10 Stages and Platforms
Section 603.1.10 — Stages and Platforms. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1.11 Blocking
Section 603.1.11 — Blocking. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1.12 Handrails and Guards
Section 603.1.12 — Handrails and Guards. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1.2 Thermal and acoustical insulation
Section 603.1.2 — Thermal and acoustical insulation. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1.3 Heavy Timber
Section 603.1.3 — Heavy Timber. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1.4 Interior Floor Finish
Section 603.1.4 — Interior Floor Finish. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1.5 Roof Covering
Section 603.1.5 — Roof Covering. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1.6 Partitions
Section 603.1.6 — Partitions. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1.7 Show Windows
Section 603.1.7 — Show Windows. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1.8 Interior Wall and Ceiling Finishes
Section 603.1.8 — Interior Wall and Ceiling Finishes. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.1.9 Trim
Section 603.1.9 — Trim. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.2 Roof coverings
Section 603.2 — Roof coverings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.3 Thermal and acoustical insulation
Section 603.3 — Thermal and acoustical insulation. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.4 Interior floor finish
Section 603.4 — Interior floor finish. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.5 Plastics
Section 603.5 — Plastics. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.6 Noncombustible exterior walls
Section 603.6 — Noncombustible exterior walls. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.7 Partitions
Section 603.7 — Partitions. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.8 Interior wall and ceiling finishes
Section 603.8 — Interior wall and ceiling finishes. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 603.9 Fire-retardant-treated wood in Type I-B and II-B
Section 603.9 — Fire-retardant-treated wood in Type I-B and II-B. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.1 General - Fire-Resistance Rating of Structural Members
Section 604.1 — General - Fire-Resistance Rating of Structural Members. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.1.1 Fire-Resistance Rating of Exterior Walls
Section 604.1.1 — Fire-Resistance Rating of Exterior Walls. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.2 Type IV-A construction
Section 604.2 — Type IV-A construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.3 Type IV-B construction
Section 604.3 — Type IV-B construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 604.4 Type IV-C construction
Section 604.4 — Type IV-C construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 605.1 General - Fire-Resistance Rating of Exterior Walls
Section 605.1 — General - Fire-Resistance Rating of Exterior Walls. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 703.1 Fire-Resistance Ratings and Fire Tests
Section 703.1 — Fire-Resistance Ratings and Fire Tests. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 703.2 Fire-Resistance Ratings - Prescriptive Assemblies
Section 703.2 — Fire-Resistance Ratings - Prescriptive Assemblies. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 704.1 Exterior Walls - Fire-Resistance Rating
Section 704.1 — Exterior Walls - Fire-Resistance Rating. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 705.1 Exterior Wall Opening Protection
Section 705.1 — Exterior Wall Opening Protection. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 705.1.1 Opening Protection in Exterior Walls
Section 705.1.1 — Opening Protection in Exterior Walls. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 705.2.1 Fire-Protection-Rated Glazing
Section 705.2.1 — Fire-Protection-Rated Glazing. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 706.1 Fire Walls - General
Section 706.1 — Fire Walls - General. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 707.1 Fire Barriers - General
Section 707.1 — Fire Barriers - General. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 707.3 Fire Barriers - Fire-Resistance Rating
Section 707.3 — Fire Barriers - Fire-Resistance Rating. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 711.1 Horizontal Assemblies - General
Section 711.1 — Horizontal Assemblies - General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 713.1 Shaft Enclosures - General
Section 713.1 — Shaft Enclosures - General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 722.1 Scope - Calculated Fire Resistance
Section 722.1 — Scope - Calculated Fire Resistance. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] Table 601.1 Table 601 - Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements
Section Table 601.1 — Table 601 - Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] Table 602.1 Table 602 - Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements for Exterior Walls
Section Table 602.1 — Table 602 - Fire-Resistance Rating Requirements for Exterior Walls. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.