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INTERNATIONALBUILDINGCODE
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INTERNATIONALBUILDINGCODE
2024 International Building Code
First Printing: August 2023
ISBN: 978-1-959851-61-5 (loose-leaf edition) ISBN: 978-1-959851-60-8 (soft-cover edition)ISBN: 978-1-959851-62-2 (PDF download)
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NEWDESIGNFORTHE2024INTERNATIONALCODES
The 2024 International Codes@ (I-Codes@) have undergone substantial formatting changes as part of thedigital transformation strategy of the International Code Council@ (ICC@) to improve the user experience. Theresulting product better aligns the print and PDF versions of the I-Codes with the ICC's Digital Codes@ content.The changes promoting a cleaner more modern look and enhancing readability and sustainability include:
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PREFACE
FORMATTINGCHANGES TOTHE 2024INTERNATIONALCODES
The 2024 International Codes@ (I-Codes③@) have undergone substantial formatting changes as part of the digital transformation strat-egyof theIntemational CodeCounciICC@)tomprove theuserexperienceTheresultingproductbetteralignsthe print andPDF versions of the I-Codes with the ICC's Digital Code content. Additional information can be found at /design-updates.
Replacement of Marginal Markings withQR Codes
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A QR code is placed at the beginning of any section that has undergone technical revision. If there is no QR code there are notechnical changes to that section.
In the following example from the 2024 Intemational Bullding Code③(IBC③) aQR code indicates there are changes to Section 104from the 2021 IBC. Note that the change may ocour in the main section or in one or more subsections of the main section.
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ABOUTTHEI-CODES
The2024-CodespublishedbytheICCare15fully cmpatible tites intended toestablishprovisionsthat adequatelyprotect publichealth safety and welfare; that do not unnecessarily increase construction costs; that do not restrict the use of new materials prod- ucts or methods of construction; and that do not give preferential treatment to particular types or classes of materials products ormethods of construction.
TheI-Codes are updated on a 3-year cycle to allow for new constructionmethods and technologies to be incorporated into thecodes.ltemativematerialsdesignsandmthodsntspecificallyadressedintheICodecaneaprovedbythebuldingffical where the proposed materials designs or methods ply with the intent of the provisions of the code.
The I-Codes are used as the basis of laws and regulations in munities across the US and in other countries. They are also usedin a variety of nonregulatory settings including:
Voluntary pliance programs.The insurance industry.
• Certification and credentialing for building design construction and safety professionals.
