Building Codes & Standards

Informational guides covering wildfire resistance, door hardware standards, flood protection, fire safety systems, emergency protocols, fire extinguisers, etc.

13 standard categories and counting...

Codes & Standards by Category

Comprehensive coverage of common, critical building codes and standards.

CBC Chapter 7A

Wildfire resistance requirements for buildings in WUI zones

Keywords: CBC 7A, wildfire resistance, WUI zones

ANSI/BHMA A156.4

Door controls and hardware performance standards

Keywords: ANSI A156.4, door hardware, performance standards

ASCE 24

Flood resistant design and construction standards

Keywords: ASCE 24, flood resistance, construction

ICC 500

Storm shelter design and construction standards

Keywords: ICC 500, storm shelter, design standards

ASTM Building Envelope

Weather barriers and drainage system standards

Keywords: ASTM, building envelope, weather barriers

Title 24

California energy efficiency standards and cool roofs

Keywords: Title 24, energy efficiency, cool roofs

ASTM & UL Standards

Testing standards for building materials and systems

Keywords: ASTM, UL standards, testing

ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria

Product evaluation criteria for code compliance

Keywords: ICC-ES, acceptance criteria, code compliance

Safety & Compliance Standards

Workplace safety kit standards, OSHA compliance, and first aid requirements

Keywords: OSHA, workplace safety, first aid

Fire Extinguisher Standards

UL, DOT, and NFPA requirements for fire extinguisher certification

Keywords: fire extinguishers, UL, NFPA

Fire Suppression Standards

NFPA and UL requirements for automatic fire suppression systems

Keywords: fire suppression, NFPA, automatic systems

Emergency & Life Safety

Emergency lighting, exit signs, fire alarms, and egress requirements

Keywords: emergency lighting, exit signs, life safety

Fire Inspection & Compliance

Inspector certification, compliance monitoring, and state requirements

Keywords: fire inspection, inspector certification, compliance

Featured Implementation Guides

Implementation guides for specific building code requirements and standards.

CBC 7A: Soffits & Vents for Wildfire Compliance

Requirements for noncombustible soffits and ember-resistant vents in wildfire-prone areas

ANSI A156.4: Grade 1 vs Grade 2 Door Closers

Performance standards, ADA compliance, and fire-rating requirements for commercial door closers

Title 24: Cool Roof Requirements

California energy code requirements for solar reflectance and thermal emittance

Fire Safety Systems

Browse flood fire gas safety products including fire extinguishers that meet UL/NFPA standards.

Door Hardware

Find ANSI-compliant door closers and emergency exit devices for your project.

Roofing Materials

Explore flat roof coatings and other materials that comply with Title 24 cool roof requirements.

Educational content only. Codes vary by location. Consult local authorities for compliance.