INTA 212: CODES ANALYSIS CHART

International Existing Building Code:

List the code in this column
Fire and Life
Safety

Building
Elements and
Materials

Electrical

Energy
Conservation

Section 405.2 Fire Escapes .5 Location

803.3.2 Fire-resistance rating

808.3.1 Enclosed Areas

811.1 Minimum Requirements

Lighting controls in daylight zones
under skylights

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CODES ANALYSIS/UPDATES
Rationalize why or why not the existing building should be
expected to conform to the code

Building should conform to code. Building shoud make sure

that over 12ft it wil be equip with a stair to the street to
make sure people can exit building in case of emargancies on

Building must comply with smoke barriers that will be fireresitant for 30 minutes to prolong the excape of civilians in
case of fire

All enclosed areas suchs as closets, kitchens, basements,

hallways, shall have a minimum of two duplex receptacle
outlets or one duplex receptacle outlet and one ceiling or

All lighting in the daylight zone shall be controlled by

multilevel lighting controls to comsume natural energy in
the atomosphere and safety to other

Codes Analysis
Lauren Whitehead
March 22 2016
INTA212 P01

Discuss how important codes are in residential design. Explain how knowing this
information will specifically advance your future application of code factors while
designing. Provide at least two examples.

It is important to know all the codes required for any building or residence that you will
be designing. Knowledge of everything will save designers a lot of time and will also save
the client money down the line to where they will never have to pay more money to correct
any codes that have not be followed. I believe you have to know what you are allowed to do
and what may not be up to code or permitted. It also ensures the safety of your clients or
their guest. It is important to follow these codes to make sure that everything has been
updated and safe for use. Mainly, I think it is important to make sure any fire regulations
are followed. It ensures the safety for everyone in the residence or building. It gives a plan
of action to potentially save lives in case a fire was to take place. Having fire escapes on
elevated levels to create a safe and efficient escape route for anyone on a higher level that
may not have access to the lower level escape routes. I also believe it is very important to
make sure that there are the correct amount of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in
the same case. To avoid a customer of a total loss and also for the safety of others.

Work Cited
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, International Existing Building Code,
2007 http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/iebc/index.htm
Tamu, 2012 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE,
2012 http://esl.tamu.edu/docs/terp/2012/2012%20IECC%20Significant%20Changes.pdf