History of Building Codes


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Mar 01 2025 20 mins  

Summary

This podcast episode delves into the intricate world of building codes and safety standards, drawing from a range of authoritative sources. It explores the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, detailing accessibility requirements for various facilities, including those related to recreational boating, fishing piers, and accessible routes. The discussion also incorporates the 2018 International Building Code, examining regulations around hazardous materials, fire protection systems, and structural design. Furthermore, the podcast references the 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, covering aspects of fire safety, emergency systems, and safety measures for healthcare and residential facilities. Finally, it briefly touches on the National Building Code of Canada and Eurocodes, providing a broader perspective on international building regulations.

Key topics

•Accessibility standards for recreational facilities and means of egress.

•Fire safety and emergency systems in buildings.

•Regulations for hazardous materials and structural design.

Resources

1. 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, ADA

2. 2018 International Building Code, ICC

3. 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA

4. National Building Code of Canada, from "National Building Code of Canada - Wikipedia"

5. Eurocode: Basis of structural design, from "Eurocode: Basis of structural design - Wikipedia"
6. Research notes from Arthur Nerbas / Nerbas Consulting Inc.