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This guide was created to provide students with helpful books, websites, and other resources related to building codes and standards, including local, state, federal, and international codes, sustainability and wellness standards, and accessibility regulations. Navigate this guide using the topics on the left. This page includes the DI Library's top picks for getting started.

U.S. Geological Survey. (1989) Basic modeled provisions of the I-Codes compared to the pre-I-Codes [Illustration]. USGS. This image is in the public domain. In: FEMA. (2020). Building Codes Save: A Nationwide Study. U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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2021 International Building Code (IBC) - partial online access
The IBC is a model code that can be adopted and customized by local jurisdictions, and it is the basis for building codes throughout the United States and around the world; only partial access is available online for free
California Building Standards Code (Title 24)
The official California building codes (Title 24, California Code of Regulations), with full access avaialble online for free
CALGreen | California Building Standards Commission
California’s green building code (Part 11 of Title 24, California Code of Regulations), with full access available online for free
San Diego Municipal Code
Provides free online access to the full municipal code of the City of San Diego
Design Objective : Secure / Safe | Whole Building Design Guide
An excellent overview of the various codes, standards and guidelines related to safety and security in the built environment, including fire protection, occupant safety and health, natural hazards mitigation, and security, with links to further information and the full text of applicable codes

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