Zoning and Building Code Concepts

A code is

• A published body of rules and regulations established by a public authority (like the Government)

• A document prepare by an organization

Zoning = ____ Use

Building Code = ________ Use

Zoning regulates

• Setbacks

• Size Limits

• Building Heights

• Easements

• Type of program

Building Code regulates

• Life Safety

• Accessibility

• Building Heights

• Occupancy Limits

Write Occupancy Types (for example: residential)

Give an example of Business Occupancy Type

Give examples of Institutional Occupancy Type

Give examples of Mercantile Occupancy Type

Length of a dead end corridor with sprinklers

• 20 feet (6m.)

• 50 feet (15m.)

• 30 feet (9m.)