Purpose

To assist with early discovery of potential code deficiencies in design. A completed Code Data Block is required at the first BCD Plans Examiner/Designer pre-review proposal of a project.

Purpose

Project summary of life safety codes and architectural design assumptions, to assist with early discovery of potential code deficiencies. A complete code record is to be presented to the BCD Plans Examiner(s), at the earliest scheduled code discussion meeting. A code block summary shall contain at least:

• Applicable Codes (stating design primary codes such as IBC or MCEB*)
• Occupancy Classifications (noting primary and accessory occupancies)
• Occupant Load (chart the occupant for each space, floor and building as necessary)
• Special Occupancy (see IBC Chapter 4)
• Chemical Inventory 
• Control Areas (list and map control areas for building and each story)
• Type of Construction
• Height and Number of Stories
• Automatic Fire Sprinkler System (noting any specialty fire suppression system)
• Allowable Floor Area (illustrating the allowable area versus actual for each floor)
• Fire Resistive Requirements (shafts, corridors and exterior walls)
• Exiting (separate document noting all means of egress components and travel distances)
• Plumbing Fixtures (see IBC chapter 29 for minimum fixture counts)