IBC

[Rodfat]

The new Cal seismic exam has changed and now you will need to use the IBC 2006. Does anybody if you only need Chapter 16 from the IBC 2006 Code for the exam?

 

[kevo_55]

You should have both ch 16 and 16a to start with. The 2007 CBC still has two chapter sets as the previous CBC's did.

It may be nice to have any special detailing from the material chapters as well.

 

[sequoiadogg]

"You should have both ch 16 and 16a to start with. The 2007 CBC still has two chapter sets as the previous CBC's did.

It may be nice to have any special detailing from the material chapters as well."

1. What's the difference between 16 and 16A?

2. I noticed the '97 Cal Building Code has 1601-1636 while the '07 Cal Building Code only has 1601-1613...the '07 appears to be missing the Eathquake Design portion of Chapter 16. Does anyone know if the information is somewhere else, or do we only need 1601-1613?

3. Are other chapters needed besides chapter 16?

 

[kevo_55]

"You should have both ch 16 and 16a to start with. The 2007 CBC still has two chapter sets as the previous CBC's did.It may be nice to have any special detailing from the material chapters as well."

1. What's the difference between 16 and 16A?

2. I noticed the '97 Cal Building Code has 1601-1636 while the '07 Cal Building Code only has 1601-1613...the '07 appears to be missing the Eathquake Design portion of Chapter 16. Does anyone know if the information is somewhere else, or do we only need 1601-1613?

3. Are other chapters needed besides chapter 16?

1. Chapter 16 is used for most buildings whereas Chapter 16a is used for OSHPD 1 and 4 and some DSA submittals. Chapter 16a slightly alters loads as well as removes several MFRS from the code for seismic design.

2. The 1997/2001 CBC is based on the 97 UBC and has a different numbering for the chapters. The entire chapter 16 concists of 1601-1613. It should be noted that to fully design items with wind and seismic loads ASCE 7-05 is required.

3. You can take anything you would like into the exam. I do know that there are questions on earthquake mitigation and MFRS though. If these quesitions are asked adequate knowledge of the material chapters are recommended for proper detailing procedures. As an FYI, concrete is: 19/19a, masonry is: 21/21a, steel is: 22/22a, and wood is: 23 (no 23a; OSHPD/DSA accepts chapter 23 without exceptions)

I hope this helps!

 

[sequoiadogg]

1. Chapter 16 is used for most buildings whereas Chapter 16a is used for OSHPD 1 and 4 and some DSA submittals. Chapter 16a slightly alters loads as well as removes several MFRS from the code for seismic design.
2. The 1997/2001 CBC is based on the 97 UBC and has a different numbering for the chapters. The entire chapter 16 concists of 1601-1613. It should be noted that to fully design items with wind and seismic loads ASCE 7-05 is required.

3. You can take anything you would like into the exam. I do know that there are questions on earthquake mitigation and MFRS though. If these quesitions are asked adequate knowledge of the material chapters are recommended for proper detailing procedures. As an FYI, concrete is: 19/19a, masonry is: 21/21a, steel is: 22/22a, and wood is: 23 (no 23a; OSHPD/DSA accepts chapter 23 without exceptions)

I hope this helps!

Thanks for all the info...

Do I need both chapter 16 and 16a for the exam?

Will I need ASCE 7-05 for the exam?

I'm trying to get my references together.

 

[kevo_55]

^^ To be honest, I'm not sure myself. I'm just stating to look at taking the special seismic exam in October.