muncher
Structural
- Aug 29, 2010
- 8
As those of us in California approach the adoption of a new CA Building Code, I am wondering what, if any, are newly referenced standards. As we all know, instead of specific requirements being reprinted in the building codes (UBC, IBC, CBC, etc.), the last several years have seen references used to specify even the most basic information (e.g. - design loads via ASCE 7). In my attempts to get prepared, I was wondering if anyone has a list of all of the new items I'll need to acquire (in addition to the code itself). (Doesn't the code just seem like a shopping list now?)
Another consideration is from a legal standpoint. There are some websites that make pdf files of legally adopted building codes (such as the CBC) freely available. The argument being that a law must be made available (at no cost) to citizens who are expected to follow that law. (For example, you shouldn't be able to get a traffic ticket if you don't have free access to the Vehicle Code!) But, how does this argument carry over to referenced standards? If anyone knows where to get (pdf) copies of various referenced publications (such as ASCE 7-10 once it becomes part of a legally adopted code), please let the rest of us know.
Another consideration is from a legal standpoint. There are some websites that make pdf files of legally adopted building codes (such as the CBC) freely available. The argument being that a law must be made available (at no cost) to citizens who are expected to follow that law. (For example, you shouldn't be able to get a traffic ticket if you don't have free access to the Vehicle Code!) But, how does this argument carry over to referenced standards? If anyone knows where to get (pdf) copies of various referenced publications (such as ASCE 7-10 once it becomes part of a legally adopted code), please let the rest of us know.
