appartment buildings

[Marc M]

Hey Jerry,
Do The codes in the CRC apply to appartment buildings?

[Jerry Peck - Codeman]

No, the Building Code would be the applicable code.

With apartment buildings, the building is one structure, each apartment is only the space within the rented space.

[Marc M]

This is what I found, so I was a little confused. Its basically an article that says what is under the jurisdiction of the CRC.

So in multi fam, the interior is under the jusrisdiction of CRC and exterior is CBC?

There is a new California Residential Code applicable to detach one & two family dwellings. This regulation will be covering all structural conventional construction and non-structural related designs of dwelling construction.

1 The International Residential Code with particular amendments has been adopted as the new residential code. Residential construction will be subject to significant changes.

2 This code will be covering all requirements for Multi-family residential projects.

3 Disable access requirements for multi-family contains small changes, refer to CBC chapter 11A.

4 One of the most impact changes is that new residential construction will be required to have fire sprinklers. (Sec. R313.2)

5 Townhouses up to three stories height are regulated in the Residential Code.


CRC:
1.1.3.1.1 Residential Group R. Residential Group R
includes, among others, the use of a building or structure,
or a portion thereof, for sleeping purposes when not
classified as an Institutional Group I. Residential occupancies
shall include the following:
R-3 Residential occupancies where the occupants are
primarily permanent in nature and not classified as
Group R-1, R-2, R-2.1, R-3.1, R-4 or I, including:
Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling
units.
Townhouses not more than three stories above
grade in height with a separate means of egress.
Adult facilities that provide accommodations for
six or fewer persons of any age for less than
24-hours. Licensing categories that may use this
classification include, but are not limited to:
Adult Day Programs.

[Jerry Peck - Codeman]

[Marc M]

Excellent example, puts it into perfect perspective.
So now my question is, all of the components within these boxes are installed to meet the standards of whatever individual AHJ i.e., UPC, UMC, NEC etc...yes? So therefore not the IRC...
So then the building structure is under the jurisdiction of the CBC...
I get it.

[Jerry Peck - Codeman]

[Marc M]

great, thanks jerry.
Its funny, I worked in public works construction for years i should have figured this one out.

I appreciate your time.