Building and Residential Codes -- Non-Structural Issues
Discuss issues related to all non-structural aspects of building construction. This would include the administration of the code, inspections, occupancy issues, special uses, types of construction, fire resistance topics, means of egress and accessibility issues to name a few.
Building and Residential Codes -- Structural Issues
Discuss issues related to the structural aspects of building construction. Topics would include structural loads, foundation design, concrete structure design, masonry design, steel design, wood design and even some issues related to glazing.
Electrical Codes
Discuss all issues related to electrical codes.
Fire Codes
Discuss all issues related to fire safety and the various fire codes.
Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes
Discuss issues related to the various plumbing, mechanical, private sewage, or fuel gas codes.
Alternative/Complex Designs & Performance Codes
This forum is for discussion about any issues related to performance-based codes.
Other Codes and Related Regulations
An open discussion about the various other codes (energy conservation, zoning, etc.), the code adoption process, or other issues about safety in the built environment.