Code Compliance
Code Compliance
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Hi All,
I would like to get your opinion on previous code and current code application;
A Industrial complex was built as per IBC 200x in 200x. I am not providing specific details. Owner engineer pointed out many deficiencies and code non-compliance during construction. Owner and EOR did not pay much attention to these deficiencies. Project was almost completed (99%), a failure happened.
Project was stopped never went to operation. During investigation many code non compliance were found. Now Owner decided to fix all these deficiencies.
These are mainly seismic, wind load and steel code non-compliance. As per new code-2015 seismic and wind loads are updated (increased) in new code-IBCC-2015;ASCE-7-10, AISC-360-10
Big question is which code should be followed in this case to upgrade structure to address these code deficiencies. It should be 2015 or 200x. Jurisdiction has already adopted IBCC-2015.
I really appreciate all of yours feedback.
Thanks
RA
I would like to get your opinion on previous code and current code application;
A Industrial complex was built as per IBC 200x in 200x. I am not providing specific details. Owner engineer pointed out many deficiencies and code non-compliance during construction. Owner and EOR did not pay much attention to these deficiencies. Project was almost completed (99%), a failure happened.
Project was stopped never went to operation. During investigation many code non compliance were found. Now Owner decided to fix all these deficiencies.
These are mainly seismic, wind load and steel code non-compliance. As per new code-2015 seismic and wind loads are updated (increased) in new code-IBCC-2015;ASCE-7-10, AISC-360-10
Big question is which code should be followed in this case to upgrade structure to address these code deficiencies. It should be 2015 or 200x. Jurisdiction has already adopted IBCC-2015.
I really appreciate all of yours feedback.
Thanks
RA






RE: Code Compliance
Plus you have the advantage that it will reduce the quibbling. Everyone should be happy with the latest and greatest.
RE: Code Compliance
If the building wasn't ever occupied or given a certificate of occupancy, then it seems you'd have to update the whole of the building to 2015.
If the building was occupied after completion (under the 200x code) then your improvements might be construed as "maintenance" and in many jurisdictions you are given a limit where you can improve/renovate a building up to a certain percentage of its cost (i.e. I've seen 20% used) where you don't have to upgrade to the new code.
However, the "new stuff" you design should be per the current code. You just don't have to bring all the existing stuff up to code.
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RE: Code Compliance
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is still open or not. I will check with authorities.
Thanks
RE: Code Compliance
For example, if the code specifies full-time weld inspection, and it wasn't done, you can go back and examine and test that weld all day long after the fact, but you can't make that inspection happen when it just didn't.
If you were not the original designer, but are now the designer, you may have similar issues come up on the engineering end of it.
Anyway, try to find out what kind of certifications, inspections, etc. are required; if there's anything that can't be certified or inspected properly after the fact, come up with a solution agreeable to all prior to starting work on it.
I am reminded of the building in Las Vegas that was demolished a while back due to such issues.
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