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Codes and Code-Related Material

Contents:

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International Building Code (IBC). Trienniel.
K3538 .I57x.-    . Latest ed. in Arch Ref. 2000, 2003, 2006
 (New: 2006 now "online" for UNLV faculty and students)
Merging of BOCA National Building Code, ICBO Uniform Building Code, and Standard Building Code.
Guide: Building codes illustrated: TH420 C49 Arch Ref 2007, 2003
Guide: Designing & building with the IBC. Arch Ref: KF5701 .D47 2003
Guide: From model codes to the IBC : a transitional guide. Arch Ref: KF5701 .R65 2001

International existing building code.
K3538 .I5844x Arch Ref. 2003

Southern Nevada Amendments to the 2000 International Building Code.
Published Feb 11, 2003. Arch Ref. TA404.5 A463 2003

Southern Nevada Amendments to the 2003 International Building Code.
Note: Clark County did not adopt the 2003 IBC, so there are no amendments available from the county office until the 2006 amendments. Questions for the county code for that time period can be directed to the Development Services Plan Check office (702-455-8020). Las Vegas City offices do have their own 2003 Amendments to the 2003 IBC and questions can be submitted to the Inspections office by calling 229-2071.

Southern Nevada Amendments to the 2006 International Building Code.
Published Oct 13, 2006. Arch Ref. TA404.5 A464 2006

Uniform Building Code (UBC). Triennial.
Code. KF5701.A39 I5 Latest edition in Arch Ref. 1955-1997.
Supplements. KF5701.Z95 I57 Latest edition in Arch Ref. 1987-1996.
Design Guide. Arch Stx KF5701.Z95 D47 1991- (1991, 1997)
Handbook. Arch Stx KF5701.Z95 B87 1991
Standards. Arch Stx KF5701.Z95 I5833 1988

International residential code for one- and two-family dwellings.
Code. K3538.I588x Arch Ref. 2006. Arch bk stx: 2000, 2003
Quick Start Guide. K3538 .I588x Arch Ref. 2000 suppl.

International Code Council performance code for buildings and facilities. Triennial
K3538 .I5817x Arch Ref: 2003

Dwelling Construction under the Uniform Building Code. Triennial.
KF5701.Z95 I573 1991 Arch Ref.

Building codes illustrated for elementary and secondary schools (new)
LB3221 .W56 2007 Arch Ref.

Building codes illustrated for healthcare facilities (new)
RA967 .W56 2007 Arch Ref.

Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Triennial.
KF5701.Z9 I57 Latest edition in Arch Ref. 1988-1997.

Uniform Building Security Code. Triennial.
KF5701.Z95 I5835 Arch Ref. 1991; Arch Stx 1982

Uniform Administrative Code. Triennial.
KF5701.Z95 I583 Latest edition in Arch Ref. 1988-1997.

Uniform Sign Code. Triennial.
KF5710.Z95 I58 Latest edition in Arch Ref. 1982, 1991-1997.

Uniform Housing Code. Triennial.
KF5701.Z95 I584 Latest edition in Arch Ref. 1982, 1988-1997.

CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code.
KF5701.Z9 C68a Arch Ref: 1995; Arch Stx 1989

ASTM Standards in Building Codes.
TA404.5.A45 Arch Ref 1997; Arch Stx 1966, 1980, 1989

International building code. ASTM referenced standards
TA404.5.I58x Arch Ref 2003; Arch Stx 2000

Annual Book of ASTM Standards.
TA401.A653 Lied Ref 2004; Arch Stx Section 4 -- Construction 1988, 1991, 1996, 1998, 2000; other sections Lied Stx

BOCA Basic/National Building Code.
KF5701.A73 B8 Arch Ref 1996; Arch Stx: 1984

International urban-wildland interface code (also known as: International wildland-urban interface code)
K3674 .I63x Arch Ref: 2006 Arch Stx: 2003

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International Plumbing Code (BOCA). Triennial.
Code: K3542.I58 Arch Ref: 2003 Arch Stx: 1995, 2000
Handbook: K3542.I582x Arch Ref: 2003

Uniform Plumbing Code. Triennial.
KF5709.I65 Latest edition in Arch Ref. 1979-1982, 1988, 1991, 1994, 1997, 2000.

Southern Nevada 1997 plumbing code amendments by jurisdictions :
Clark County, City of Henderson, North Las Vegas, City of Las Vegas, Boulder City, City of Mesquite
KF5709 .S68 1997 Arch Ref.

International Private Sewage Disposal Code (BOCA). Triennial.
K3542.B85b Arch Ref: 1995

BOCA Basic/National Plumbing Code.
KF5709.B8 Arch Stx: 1981, 1990

National Standard Plumbing Code.
TH6125.N37 Arch Stx: 1980

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International Mechanical Code. Triennial.
K3542 .I57x Arch Ref: 2003 Arch Stx: 2000

Uniform Mechanical Code. Triennial.
KF5708.Z95 I57 Arch Ref: 1997 Arch Stx: 1976, 1979, 1982, 1988, 1991, 1994.

BOCA Basic Mechanical code.
KF5701.A73 B82 Lied Ref: 1981

Southern Nevada mechanical code amendments by jurisdictions :
Clark County, City of Henderson, North Las Vegas, City of Las Vegas, Boulder City, City of Mesquite
KF5708 .A95 1997 Arch Ref:

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International Fire Code. Triennial.
K3674 .I58 Arch Ref: 2006 Arch Stx: 2000, 2003.

Uniform Fire Code. Triennial.
KF3975.Z95 I58 1988-1997.

Uniform Fire Code Standards.
KF3975.Z95 I59 Arch Stx 1982, 1988

Uniform Fire Code, City of Las Vegas Supplemental Document.
KF3975.Z95 A17 Arch Ref: 1992

Life Safety Code (NFPA). Triennial.
Code and Handbook. TH9445.P8 L54 Arch Ref: 2000 Arch Stx: 1994
Code. TH9445.P8 N37a Arch Ref: 1997; Arch Stx: 1981-1985, 1991

National Fire Codes (NFPA).
KF3975.A33 N37 Lied Ref: 1986

BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code.
KF3975.B85 Lied Ref: 1981

Fire Prevention Code (NFPA).
TH9123.N3 Arch Stx: 1975

International urban-wildland interface code.
K3674 .I63x Arch Stx: 2003

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National Electrical Code.
Code. TK260.N47c 1984, 1990, 1996, 2002 Latest edition in Lied Ref.
Handbook TK260.N2 Lied Ref: 1996, 2002

National Electrical Safety Code.
TK152.A44a Lied Ref: 1997

Go to top of page Energy Codes

International energy conservation code
K3538 .I584 Arch Ref: 2003 Arch Stx: 1998

Model Energy Code (CABO).
KF5701.A39 C68a Arch Stx: 1989

Uniform Code for Solar Energy Installations.
KF5708.Z95 I57b Arch Ref: 1986

Uniform Solar Energy Code. Triennial.
KF5708.I54 Latest edition in Arch Ref. 1982, 1991, 1994, 2000.

BOCA Basic Energy Conservation Code.
KF5701.B78 Lied Ref: 1981

Go to top of page Code Materials on the Internet

ADA Accessibility Guidelines (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines )
http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm

Architecture and Bulding: Standards and Codes
http://www.library.unlv.edu/arch/rsrce/webrsrce/main0018.html#Standards and Codes4294

CMD First Source Code Links and Other Resources
http://www.cmdfirstsource.com/codes/index.asp

Registration required (free). Search by city, or browse by state. Information on what code has been adopted, the office to call about amendments, the name of the person having jurisdiction for various permits (along with their phone and fax numbers), link to the city website, links to code organizations (organized by code). Very useful.

International Code Council
http://www.iccsafe.org
ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. http://www.icc-es.org/
I-Code Adoption Map http://www.iccsafe.org/government/adoption.html

U.S. Department of Energy Building Standards & Guidelines Program
http://www.energycodes.gov/
Shows states that have adopted the Model Energy Code. Information on their codes and products, and links.

Clark County (Nev.) Local Code Amendments
http://ordlink.com/codes/clarknv/index.htm (accessed 06/2008)

Southern Nevada code amendments, adopted by all governments in the Las Vegas Valley with the exception of the City of Las Vegas.

City of Las Vegas Local Codes Amendments
http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/LawsCodes/building_code.htm

Southern Nevada Local Codes Amendments 2006 (available from the Henderson City Website)
http://www.cityofhenderson.com/building_fire_safety/php/codes/codes_home.php

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Content provider Jeanne Brown,
Architecture Studies Librarian
1992, reviewed 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005.



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