North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code 2018 – Loose Leaf

The North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code 2018 serves as the primary reference for architects, engineers, contractors, and code enforcement officials in North Carolina, ensuring that buildings are constructed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with state regulations.

Key Aspects:

• Scope: Applies to all buildings and structures, including commercial, industrial, and multifamily residential buildings.
  
• Structure: Organized into chapters covering various aspects of building construction, such as occupancy classifications, building heights and areas, fire protection systems, structural design, and means of egress.
  
• State Amendments: Includes modifications to the IBC to align with North Carolina’s specific needs, including considerations for local climate, geography, and safety concerns.
  
• Referenced Standards: Incorporates standards from organizations like the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) to ensure comprehensive safety and performance criteria.

Highlights:

Scope and Composition

• The 2018 NC Building Code is derived from the 2015 IBC, tailored with state-specific amendments to address local regulatory and safety needs.
  
• It applies to commercial and multifamily construction statewide, while the 2018 Residential Code covers single- and two-family dwellings separately.
  

Accessibility Standards

• For accessibility, the code retains the use of ANSI A117.1‑2009, aligning North Carolina’s standards with federal accessibility requirements.
  

Implementation Timeline

• A transition period was in place from July 1 to December 31, 2018, after which the 2018 code became fully effective on January 1, 2019

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:

• North Carolina State Building Code: Mechanical Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
• North Carolina State Building Code: Fuel Gas Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
• North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code 2018 – Loose Leaf