International Building Code
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The International Building Code is a model building code developed by the International Code Council that provides standardized, comprehensive regulations for the design and construction of buildings to ensure public health, safety, and welfare.
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How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: International Building Code Context triple: [Massachusetts State Building Code, basedOn, International Building Code]
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Massachusetts State Building Code
The Massachusetts State Building Code is a statewide set of regulations that governs the design, construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings in Massachusetts to ensure safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency.
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Saudi building codes
Saudi building codes are a set of national regulations that govern the design, construction, and safety standards of buildings throughout Saudi Arabia.
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State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council
The State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council is a New York State body responsible for developing and updating statewide fire prevention and building construction codes to ensure public safety.
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International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories
The International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories is a WADA regulatory document that sets detailed requirements and procedures to ensure that all organizations bound by the World Anti-Doping Code properly implement and enforce its anti-doping rules.
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National Fire Protection Association standards
National Fire Protection Association standards are widely adopted fire and life safety codes and guidelines that establish best practices for fire prevention, protection, and emergency response.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: International Building Code Target entity description: The International Building Code is a model building code developed by the International Code Council that provides standardized, comprehensive regulations for the design and construction of buildings to ensure public health, safety, and welfare.
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A.
Massachusetts State Building Code
The Massachusetts State Building Code is a statewide set of regulations that governs the design, construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings in Massachusetts to ensure safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency.
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B.
Saudi building codes
Saudi building codes are a set of national regulations that govern the design, construction, and safety standards of buildings throughout Saudi Arabia.
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C.
State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council
The State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council is a New York State body responsible for developing and updating statewide fire prevention and building construction codes to ensure public safety.
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D.
International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories
The International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories is a WADA regulatory document that sets detailed requirements and procedures to ensure that all organizations bound by the World Anti-Doping Code properly implement and enforce its anti-doping rules.
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E.
National Fire Protection Association standards
National Fire Protection Association standards are widely adopted fire and life safety codes and guidelines that establish best practices for fire prevention, protection, and emergency response.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (67)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
building code
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model code ⓘ regulatory standard ⓘ |
| abbreviation | IBC ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
I-Codes: International Building Code
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linked to:
International Building Code
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| contains |
administrative provisions for enforcement
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definitions of technical terms ⓘ performance-based design options ⓘ prescriptive design requirements ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| developer | International Code Council ⓘ |
| excludes | most one- and two-family dwellings (covered by International Residential Code) ⓘ |
| fullName | International Building Code ⓘ |
| goal |
to facilitate consistent enforcement of building safety requirements
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to standardize building regulations across jurisdictions ⓘ |
| hasEdition |
2015 International Building Code
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linked to:
International Building Code
2018 International Building Code ⓘ
linked to:
International Building Code
2021 International Building Code ⓘ
linked to:
International Building Code
2024 International Building Code ⓘ
linked to:
International Building Code
|
| hasSection |
accessibility
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encroachments into the public right-of-way ⓘ existing structures ⓘ fire and smoke protection features ⓘ foundations ⓘ interior environment ⓘ means of egress ⓘ occupancy classification and use ⓘ special construction ⓘ structural design ⓘ types of construction ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalStatus | adopted by reference into law by many jurisdictions ⓘ |
| partOf | International Codes ⓘ |
| publisher | International Code Council ⓘ |
| purpose |
to protect public health, safety, and general welfare
ⓘ
to provide minimum requirements for building safety ⓘ |
| references |
International Energy Conservation Code
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International Existing Building Code ⓘ International Fire Code ⓘ |
| regulates |
accessibility features in buildings
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building construction ⓘ building design ⓘ energy efficiency provisions (by reference to other codes) ⓘ existing building alterations (in coordination with other codes) ⓘ fire safety in buildings ⓘ fire-resistance-rated construction ⓘ foundation and structural systems ⓘ height and area limitations ⓘ interior finishes ⓘ materials and construction methods ⓘ means of egress ⓘ occupancy classifications ⓘ special inspections and structural tests ⓘ structural safety ⓘ |
| scope |
multifamily residential buildings
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new building construction ⓘ nonresidential buildings ⓘ some aspects of existing buildings ⓘ |
| updateCycle | 3-year cycle ⓘ |
| usedBy |
architects
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building officials ⓘ code consultants ⓘ contractors ⓘ engineers ⓘ local jurisdictions in the United States ⓘ some national governments outside the United States ⓘ state governments in the United States ⓘ |
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Subject: International Building Code Description of subject: The International Building Code is a model building code developed by the International Code Council that provides standardized, comprehensive regulations for the design and construction of buildings to ensure public health, safety, and welfare.
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