2007 CBC versus 2006 IBC

[vato]

I've been tasked with designing a small steel "cabin" out of shipping containers this weekend in Santa Cruz. My design and calculations will be reviewed/stamped by a Cali licensed engineer. (I'm only responsible for the structural engineering, not the arch design and I'll be testing in October for a Cali CE)
I do not own the 2007 CBC and I am wondering if it is essential to have for this design. Of course I'm in Cat D on a slight slope. Did the 2007CBC ammend/alter structural provisions? Thanks for the advice. I will be getting it eventually, but just need to know if I have to have it for my weekend project.

 

[sandman21]

Yes, it does ammend/alter structural provisions. However it depends on what you are looking. FYI. We are going to the 2010 CBC at the end of this year, so save your money.

 

[msquared48]

Don't put any earth against the steel, and you might want to ground it...and very well.

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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