What are referenced standards?

The referenced standards are an enforceable extension of the code. Standards supplement the code by setting forth conditions or requirements that a material or method must meet, thereby providing an acceptable level of safety for building occupants.

What AISC does IBC 2018 reference?

Chapters 22 and 35 in the 2018 IBC incorporate both ANSI/AISC 360-16, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, and ANSI/AISC 341-16 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, by reference for design and construction requirements.

What does F mean in IBC?

AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
[F]AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. An approved system of devices and equipment which automatically detects a fire and discharges an approved fire-extinguishing agent onto or in the area of a fire.

What is difference between reference standard and working standard?

“A reference standard (i.e., primary standard) may be obtained from the USP/NF or other official sources (e.g., CBER, 21 CFR 610.0). A working standard (i.e., in-house or secondary standard) is a standard that is qualified against and used instead of the reference standard.”

Does IBC reference NFPA?

The 2018 edition of the International Building Code® (IBC®) references 400+ documents — including more than 50 safety codes and standards published by NFPA.

How do I reference the IBC?

Citation Data

  1. MLA. International Code Council. International Building Code. Falls Church, Va. :International Code Council, 2000.
  2. APA. International Code Council. ( 2000). International building code.
  3. Chicago. International Code Council. “International Building Code.” Falls Church, Va. :International Code Council, 2000.

What is AISC code?

The AISC Code of Standard Practice provides a framework for a common understanding of the acceptable standards when contracting for structural steel. As such, it is useful for everyone associated with construction in structural steel.

What is the difference between Type IIIA and IIIB construction?

Type IIIA requires 1 hour fire resistance throughout except that exterior bearing walls require no less than 2 hour fire resistive construction. Type IIIB has no fire resistance requirements, except for exterior bearing walls, which has the same requirements as Type IIIA.

How do you prepare a working standard from reference standard?

SOP for Preparation of Working Standards

  1. 1.0 OBJECTIVE. To lay down the procedure for Handling of Reference standard and management of Working standard.
  2. 2.0 SCOPE. This SOP shall be applicable to Quality Control Dept.
  3. 3.0 RESPONSIBILITY. Quality Control Supervisor.
  4. 4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY. Sr.
  5. 5.0 PROCEDURE.
  6. 6.0 ABBREVIATION.

What is a USP reference standard?

USP Reference Standards are integral components of monographs and other documentary standards established by USP to help ensure the identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines and foods, and are provided primarily for quality control use in conducting the assays and tests in these documentary standards.

Where is NFPA 285 referenced in IBC?

Fact #3: NFPA 285 is directly referenced in 2015 IBC Section 1403.5 and Section 2603.5. 5.