2015 International Existing Building code

• The 2015 International Existing Building Code® (IEBC), published by the International Code Council (ICC), is a model code that provides minimum requirements for repairing, altering, adding to, or changing the occupancy of existing buildings. It aims to ensure public safety, health, and welfare while making it easier, safer, and more cost-effective to renovate and reuse older structures rather than demolish them.
• Key aspects:
  • Purpose and Scope
  • Three Compliance Methods
  • Repairs (Chapter 6)
  • Alterations and Additions
  • Change of Occupancy (Chapter 10)
  • Accessibility Upgrades (Chapter 11)
  • Fire Protection
  • Structural Provisions
  • Relocated Buildings (Chapter 14)
  • Energy Conservation (Chapter 15)

• Highlights:
  • This code is particularly important in urban environments where a significant portion of the building stock is existing and often outdated but structurally sound.

About ICC

International Code Council is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive, coordinated national model construction codes. To date, 48 U.S. states have adopted various international codes from the International Code Council.

Other Works:

• 2012 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2018 International Mechanical Code
• 2021 International Building Code