Code Taxonomy

by National Council of Governments on Building Codes and Standards

Updated:

01-10-2024

Building and construction codes address multiple issues important in the design, construction and operations of buildings. In addition to state and local building departments, these issues are also addressed by numerous agencies at the federal, state and local level. In order to expand the understanding of codes and standards, facilitate education and training, and promote the efficient administration of codes and standards the National Council of Governments on Building Codes and Standards (NCGBCS) has developed the below taxonomy to identify the topics covered in code, the related state and local agencies, relevant standards and model codes, and other available guidance.

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Accessibility

KEY

	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association

Code Element		Accessibility
Covered and Related Content		Elevators Eggress Fire Alarms Parking and Accessible Routes Plumbing
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Access Board Department of Justice
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Board/Commission/Agency Building Department Department of Justice Disability/Access
Existing Codes and Standards*		ICC/ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Standards International Building Code International Existing Building Code International Residential Code NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines		ADA Accessibility Guidelines (Access Board) Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines (HUD)
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Acoustics

KEY

	ASHRAE
	International Code Council
	Other

Code Element		Accoustics
Covered and Related Content		Noise Vibration
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Access Board Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Aviation Administration Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Department of Education Department of Environmental Protection Department of Health Department of Transportation Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
Existing Codes and Standards*		ANSI S12.60 "Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools" ASHRAE Handbook, Chapter 47, Sound and Vibration Control for Design of Classrooms and Core Learning Spaces International Building Code International Green Construction Code International Residential Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines		HUD Noise Regulations, 24 CFR 51B
Other Tools and Resources		FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities Sound and Vibration Design Guidelines for Health Care Facilities, including New Guidelines for NICUs (January 1, 2010; Version 2.0)

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Asbestos

Code Element		Asbestos
Covered and Related Content
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Contractor Boards Department of Education Department of Environmental Protection
Existing Codes and Standards*
Federal Regulations and Guidelines		Asbestos Ban and Phaseout 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart I Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools Rule 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart Asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M Asbestos Worker Protection Rule 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart G
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Backflow Prevention

KEY

	International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
	International Code Council
	Other

Code Element		Backflow Prevention
Covered and Related Content
Relevant Agencies	Federal	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Department of Environmental Protection Health Departments Water Departments/Utilities
Existing Codes and Standards*		International Plumbing Code International Residential Code National Standard Plumbing Code (PHCC) Uniform Plumbing Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Boilers

KEY

	International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association
	Other

Code Element		Boilers
Covered and Related Content
Relevant Agencies	Federal
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Insurance Board/Agency
Existing Codes and Standards*		ANSI/NB-23, National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code International Mechanical Code NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code Uniform Mechanical Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Commissioning

KEY

	ASHRAE
	National Fire Protection Association
	Other

Code Element		Commissioning
Covered and Related Content
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Department of Energy
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Building Department
Existing Codes and Standards*		ASHRAE Guideline 0, The Commissioning Process ASHRAE Guideline 1.1, HVAC&R Technical Requirements for the Commissioning Process NIBS Guideline 3, Building Enclosure Commissioning Process NFPA 3, Recommended Practice on Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Egress

KEY

	International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association
	Other

Code Element		Egress
Covered and Related Content		Doorways Signage Stairs
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Access Board Federal Emergency Management Agency National Institute of Standards and Technology
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Building Departments Fire Departments
Existing Codes and Standards*		ASME A17.1, Handbook on Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators International Building Code International Existing Building Code NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives NFPA 101, Life Safety Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Electrical Systems

KEY

	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association

Code Element		Electrical Systems
Covered and Related Content		Circuits Generators
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Consumer Products Safety Commission Department of Energy National Institute of Standards and Technology
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Licensure Boards Building Departments
Existing Codes and Standards*		International Residential Code (Electrical) National Electrical Code NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace NFPA 73, Standard for Electrical Inspections for Existing Dwellings NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code NFPA 111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources		FM DS 5-19 (Switchgear and Circuit Breakers; 5-20 (Testing); 5-4 (Transformers); 5-12 (Electric AC Generators)

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Electric Vehicle Charging

KEY

	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association

Code Element		Electric Vehicle Charging
Covered and Related Content		Circuits Generators
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Department of Energy Environmental Protection Agency
Relevant Agencies	State/Local
Existing Codes and Standards*		International Fire Code National Electrical Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Elevators/Escalators

KEY

	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association
	Other

Code Element		Elevators/Escalators
Covered and Related Content		Accessibility Egress Fire Service Access Occupant Evacuation
Relevant Agencies	Federal
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Building Department Contractors Boards
Existing Codes and Standards*		ASME A17.1/CSA B44, Handbook on Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators ASME A18.1, Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts International Existing Building Code NFPA 1, Fire Code NFPA 70, National Electrical Code NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 101, Life Safety Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Energy

KEY

	ASHRAE
	International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association

Code Element		Energy
Covered and Related Content		Air Infiltration Fenestration Insulation Mechanical Systems
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Department of Energy
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Building Code Office Energy Commission Public Utility Commission State/Local Energy Office
Existing Codes and Standards*		ASHRAE Standard 90.1 ASHRAE Standard 90.2 ASHRAE Standard 189.1 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) International Residential Code Uniform Mechanical Code Uniform Solar Energy and Hydronics Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources		AIA 2030 Toolkit AIA Guide to Energy Modeling

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Existing/Renovations

KEY

	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association
	Other

Code Element		Existing/Renovations
Covered and Related Content		Egress Energy Fire Protection Lead Paint Occupancy Change
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Department of Energy Environmental Protection Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency National Park Service
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Building Department Department of Public Health Historic Boards State Fire Marshall
Existing Codes and Standards*		ASCE 41, Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings International Existing Building Code International Fire Code International Property Maintenance Code NFPA 1, Fire Code NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 101, Life Safety Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources		IBHS Fortified Home Standard

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Existing/Change of Use

KEY

	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association

Code Element		Existing/Change of Use
Covered and Related Content
Relevant Agencies	Federal
Relevant Agencies	State/Local
Existing Codes and Standards*		International Existing Building Code International Fire Code NFPA 101, Life Safety Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Fencing

KEY

Other

Code Element		Fencing
Covered and Related Content		Swimming Pools
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Consumer Products Safety Commission
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Building Code Offices Contractor Boards
Existing Codes and Standards*		ANSI/APSP/ICC 8, American National Standard for Model Barrier Code for Residential Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Flooding

KEY

International Code Council

Code Element		Flooding
Covered and Related Content		Siting Structural
Relevant Agencies	Federal	U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Environmental Protection Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Building Code Offices Department of Water Resources Emergency Management Agency
Existing Codes and Standards*		International Existing Building Code International Residential Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines		Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
Other Tools and Resources		FEMA Coastal Construction Manual

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Fire Safety

KEY

	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association

Code Element		Fire Safety
Covered and Related Content		Fire Suppression Materials
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Federal Emergency Management Agency National Institute of Standards and Technology USDA Forest Service U.S. Fire Administration
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Building Code Offices Fire Departments Insurance Commission State Fire Marshal State Forest Service
Existing Codes and Standards*		International Fire Code International Residential Code International Wildland-Urban Interface Code NFPA 1, Fire Code NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 101, Life Safety Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Fuel Gas

KEY

	International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association

Code Element		Fuel Gas
Covered and Related Content		Heating Oil Natural Gas Propane
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Department of Energy U.S. Fire Administration
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Building Code Office Contractor Boards State Fire Marshal
Existing Codes and Standards*		International Residential Code (Fuel Gas) International Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code Uniform Mechanical Code Uniform Plumbing Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Grey/Black Water

KEY

	ASHRAE
	International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
	International Code Council
	Other

Code Element		Grey/Black Water
Covered and Related Content		Plumbing
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Environmental Protection Agency
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Department of Environmental Protection Department of Public Health
Existing Codes and Standards*		ASHRAE Standard 189.1 International Plumbing Code National Standard Plumbing Code (PHCC) Uniform Plumbing Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines		EPA/625/R-04/108 Guidelines for Water Reuse
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Health Care Facilities

KEY

	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association

Code Element		Health Care Facilities
Covered and Related Content		Accessibility Fire Alarm/Suppression Medical Gas Plumbing Ventilation
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Department of Health and Human Services Department of Veterans Affairs
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Department of Health Medicare/Medicaid Social Services Office
Existing Codes and Standards*		International Existing Building Code NFPA 1, Fire Code NFPA 101, Life Safety Code NFPA 70, National Electrical Code NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources		Int'l Association for Health Care Security and Safety Security Design Guideline Facilities Guideline Institute FEMA-543 (Design of Critical Facilities)

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Historic Preservation

KEY

International Code Council

Code Element		Historic Preservation
Covered and Related Content
Relevant Agencies	Federal	National Park Service
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Historic Boards Zoning Boards
Existing Codes and Standards*		International Existing Building Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Indoor Environment

KEY

ASHRAE

Code Element		Indoor Environment
Covered and Related Content		Thermal Comfort Air Quality
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Environmental Protection Agency Centers for Disease Control Housing and Urban Development
Relevant Agencies	State/Local
Existing Codes and Standards*		ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 and 62.2, IAQ and Ventilation ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Infrastructure Protection

Code Element		Infrastructure Protection
Covered and Related Content
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Department of Energy Department of Homeland Security Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Department of Environmental Protection Department of Homeland Security Department of Transportation State Energy Office
Existing Codes and Standards*
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Lead

KEY

International Code Council

Code Element		Lead
Covered and Related Content		Plumbing Renovation
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Environmental Protection Agency
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Contractor Boards Department of Health Department of Environmental Protection Occupational Safety
Existing Codes and Standards*		International Property Maintenance Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Mechanical Systems

KEY

	International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
	International Code Council

Code Element		Mechanical Systems
Covered and Related Content		HVAC
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Department of Energy Environmental Protection Agency
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Licensure Boards State Energy Office State/Local Building Departments
Existing Codes and Standards*		International Mechanical Code International Residential Code Uniform Mechanical Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Mobile & Manufactured Homes

KEY

	International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
	International Code Council

Code Element		Mobile & Manufactured Homes
Covered and Related Content		Siting
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Department of Transportation Housing and Urban Development
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Department of Housing Department of Transportation Mobile Home Boards
Existing Codes and Standards*		International Existing Building Code International Residential Code Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Program (HUD)
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Potable Water

KEY

	ASHRAE
	International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association
	Other

Code Element		Potable Water
Covered and Related Content		Plumbing
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Environmental Protection Agency
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Department of Public Health
Existing Codes and Standards*		ASHRAE Standard 189.1 International Plumbing Code International Residential Code National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standards National Standard Plumbing Code (PHCC) NFPA 1, Fire Code Uniform Plumbing Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Plumbing Systems

KEY

	International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
	International Code Council
	Other

Code Element		Plumbing Systems
Covered and Related Content
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Environmental Protection Agency
Relevant Agencies	State/Local
Existing Codes and Standards*		International Plumbing Code International Residential Code National Standard Plumbing Code (PHCC) Uniform Plumbing Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Renewable Energy

KEY

	ASHRAE
	International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

Code Element		Renewable Energy
Covered and Related Content		Biomass Geothermal Solar Wind
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Department of Energy Environmental Protection Agency
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	State/Local Energy Office
Existing Codes and Standards*		ASHRAE Standard 189.1 Uniform Solar Energy and Hydronics Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Safety During Construction

KEY

Other

Code Element		Safety During Construction
Covered and Related Content		Cranes Scaffolding
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Building Department Insurance Board Licensure Board
Existing Codes and Standards*		ASCE 37, Design Loads on Structures During Construction
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Seismic

KEY

	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association
	Other

Code Element		Seismic
Covered and Related Content
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Federal Emergency Management Agency National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Geological Survey
Relevant Agencies	State/Local
Existing Codes and Standards*		ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures ASCE 41, Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings International Existing Building Code NFPA 13 (Sprinkler System Bracing)
Federal Regulations and Guidelines		NAVFAC Standards
Other Tools and Resources		Wood Frame Construction Manual

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Snow

KEY

	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association
	Other

Code Element		Snow
Covered and Related Content		Egress Enclosure Stormwater Structural/Loading
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Federal Emergency Management Agency National Institute of Standards and Technology National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Building Department Department of Transportation Emergency Management Agency Public Safety
Existing Codes and Standards*		ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) International Existing Building Code International Residential Code NFPA 101, Life Safety Code NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Structural Safety

KEY

	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association
	Other

Code Element		Structural Safety
Covered and Related Content		Columns Framing
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Federal Emergency Management Agency National Institute of Standards and Technology
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Emergency Management Agency Insurance Commission
Existing Codes and Standards*		ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures ASCE 41, Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings International Existing Building Code International Residential Code NFPA 101, Life Safety Code NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Sustainability

KEY

	ASHRAE
	International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
	International Code Council

Code Element		Sustainability
Covered and Related Content		Energy Indoor Environmental Quality Water
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Department of Energy Environmental Protection Agency Federal Trade Commission
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Department of Environmental Protection Department of Public Health State Energy Office
Existing Codes and Standards*		ASHRAE Standard 189.1 International Green Construction Code Uniform Solar Energy and Hydronics Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources		AIA Guide to Building Life Cycle Assessment AIA Guide to the IgCC AIA Guide for Sustainable Projects

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Swimming Pools

KEY

	International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
	International Code Council
	National Fire Protection Association
	Other

Code Element		Swimming Pools
Covered and Related Content		Circulation System Electric Fencing Water Quality
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Consumer Products Safety Commission
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Department of Public Health Licensure Boards
Existing Codes and Standards*		ANSI/APSP/ICC 8, American National Standard for Model Barrier Code for Residential Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs International Fuel Gas Code International Residential Code (Fuel Gas) International Swimming Pool and Spa Code NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines
Other Tools and Resources		AIA Guide to Building Life Cycle Assessment AIA Guide to the IgCC AIA Guide for Sustainable Projects

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

Wind

KEY

	International Code Council
	Other

Code Element		Wind
Covered and Related Content
Relevant Agencies	Federal	Federal Emergency Management Agency
Relevant Agencies	State/Local	Emergency Management Agency
Existing Codes and Standards*		ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures ICC 500, Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters ICC 600, Standard for Residential Construction in High Wind regions International Existing Building Code International Residential Code
Federal Regulations and Guidelines		FEMA Coastal Construction Manual FEMA 362: Multi-Hazard Planning for Schools National Design Standard for Tornado Shelters
Other Tools and Resources		APA Publications AF&PA Standards AISI Standards IBHS Fortified for Safer Business IBHS Fortified Home IBHS Fortified for Safer Living Wood Frame Construction Manual (AWC)

* States and localities may amend the model codes or standards to satisfy local conditions. Consult state or local officials for details.

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