PT 200 Webinar Series: IBC Chapters 3 and 4

Chapter 3 and 4 of the IBC provides the criteria by which buildings are classified into use groups and occupancies based on the level of fire hazard associated with those specific occupancies. This is one of three interdependent considerations which plays a primary role in providing a reasonable level of protection and life safety for building occupants. Once established, these three considerations determine the thresholds for protection measures identified throughout the remainder of the International Codes such as means of egress, fire protection systems, fire rated construction, etc.