Standard specifications for highways and structures 20. In general, the dc construction codes set forth the minimum acceptable level of. A green building program manual to aid in navigating the policy landscape. Now they are contained in a single reformatted minnesota specific code book. The 20 district of columbia construction codes the 20 codes apply to permit applications filed after march 28, 2014, except to the extent that certain projects are entitled to use prior editions of the construction codes pursuant to section 123, 12a dcmr.
The dc green construction code 12 dcmr k extends the building. On march 28, 2014, the district of columbia adopted the 20 dc green. This feature is included in the premium subscription. The building codes of district of columbia adopt the the international building code 2012 ibc 2012, international residential code 2012 irc 2012, international fire code 2012 ifc 2012, international energy. Section ix20 for welding requirements on all high pressure piping systems. District of columbia construction codes supplement of 20. The district of columbia green construction code 20, referred to as the green construction code, consists of the 2012 edition of the international green construction code published by the international code council icc, as amended by the district of columbia green construction code supplement 20 12 dcmr k. The city of columbia adopts building codes generally every two years. Now they are contained in a single reformatted minnesotaspecific code book. The international codes i codes are the widely accepted, comprehensive set of model codes used in the us and abroad to help ensure the engineering of safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. Specification for performance of gasketed mechanical.
Designers use building code standards out of substantial reference books during design. Dc building code 20 based on the international building. Manual, adopted by the department on january 2, 2011 the thirdparty plan. The 20 district of columbia construction codes the 20 codes apply to permit applications filed after march 28, 2014, except to the extent that certain. Office of the secretary of the district of columbia office of documents and administrative issuances. All fifty states and the district of columbia have adopted the icodes at the. Fifty states and the district of columbia have adopted the icodes at the state or jurisdictional level. Dc plumbing code 20 based on the international plumbing. Register is the official weekly legal publication for the district of columbia government and includes d. International green construction code, international plumbing code.
A building code is a set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects such as. International building code 2012 ibc 2012 chapter 1 scope and administration chapter 1 administration and enforcement chapter 2 definitions chapter 3 use and occupancy classification. Section ix20 for welding requirements on all highpressure piping systems. The requirements stated herein may be revised or amended from.
District of columbia the building codes assistance. The district of columbia building code 20, referred to as the. This code has been enacted into law by the district of columbia state governing body. The district of columbia building code 20, referred to as the building code, consists of.