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United States – Building Codes and Standards

International Code Council “People Helping People Build A Safer World”

Interested in building codes and standards for off the grid solutions in your state?

Here is a valuable resource that may help  with some of the local international codes for your region.

The Free Resources for the International Code Council.

Not all States are represented and unfortunately not all codes are covered, but some guideline on plumbing, fire, electrical, mechanical, energy and more can certainly be found.

For example, taking a look at South Carolina there is definitely full details available of Building Code:

  • State
    • [ 2006 South Carolina Building Code (Fifth Printing) ]
      • Chapter 3 – Use and Occupancy Classification
      • Chapter 4 – Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
      • Chapter 5 – General Building Heights and Areas
      • Chapter 6 – Types of Construction
      • Chapter 7 – Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction
      • Chapter 8 – Interior Finishes
      • Chapter 9 – Fire Protection Systems
      • Chapter 10 – Means of Egress
      • Chapter 11 – Accessibility
      • Chapter 12 – Interior Environment
      • Chapter 13 – Energy Efficiency
      • Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
      • Chapter 16 – Structural Design
      • Chapter 17 – Structural Tests and Special Inspections
      • Chapter 18 – Soils and Foundations
      • Chapter 19 – Concrete
      • Chapter 20 – Aluminum
      • Chapter 21 – Masonry
      • Chapter 22 – Steel
      • Chapter 23 – Wood
      • Chapter 24 – Glass and Glazing
      • Chapter 25 – Gypsum Board and Plaster
      • Chapter 26 – Plastic
      • Chapter 27 – Electrical
      • Chapter 28 – Mechanical Systems
      • Chapter 29 – Plumbing Systems
      • Chapter 30 – Elevators and Conveying Systems
      • Chapter 31 – Special Construction
      • Chapter 32 – Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way
      • Chapter 33 – Safeguards during Construction
      • Chapter 34 – Existing Structures
      • Chapter 35 – Referenced Standards
      • Appendix A – Employee Qualifications
      • Appendix B – Board of Appeals
      • Appendix C – Group U – Agricultural Buildings
      • Appendix D – Fire Districts
      • Appendix E – Supplementary Accessibility Requirements
      • Appendix F – Rodentproofing
      • Appendix G – Flood-Resistant Construction
      • Appendix H – Signs
      • Appendix I – Patio Covers
      • Appendix J – Grading
      • Appendix K – ICC Electrical Code

Hope you find this useful in your pursue of off the grid living.  Feel free to add any resources in the comment field below.

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