2024 International Building Code – IBC-2024
The 2024 International Building Code® (IBC) provides coordinated regulations for the construction, alteration, addition, repair, and maintenance of commercial and multifamily buildings. Published by the International Code Council (ICC), this model code is used across jurisdictions to ensure safe, accessible, and sustainable construction through enforceable design and inspection standards. The 2024 edition introduces substantial updates reflecting emerging building technologies, revised load criteria, and digital integration tools.
Highlights:
- Structural load criteria updated per ASCE 7-22 for wind, seismic, snow, rain, and flood
- Revised risk categories, construction types, and fire-resistance ratings
- Enhancements to accessibility provisions aligned with ICC A117.1-2017
- Mass timber rules expanded for taller and larger buildings under new Type IV classifications
- New requirements for storm shelters in specific educational and emergency facilities
- Improved fire protection systems and egress strategies for large occupant loads
- QR-coded references for change tracking and digital plan review integration
- Updated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and energy provisions through I-Code coordination
- Appendices revised for tsunami design, grading, rodentproofing, and replicable buildings
- Expanded support for modular and off-site construction methodologies
Who It’s For:
Architects, engineers, contractors, building officials, and developers needing full compliance with 2024 code updates for plan review, permitting, and construction documentation.
IBC-2024
2024 International Building Code – IBC-2024
The 2024 International Building Code® (IBC) provides coordinated regulations for the construction, alteration, addition, repair, and maintenance of commercial and multifamily buildings. Published by the International Code Council (ICC), this model code is used across jurisdictions to ensure safe, accessible, and sustainable construction through enforceable design and inspection standards. The 2024 edition introduces substantial updates reflecting emerging building technologies, revised load criteria, and digital integration tools.
Highlights:
- Structural load criteria updated per ASCE 7-22 for wind, seismic, snow, rain, and flood
- Revised risk categories, construction types, and fire-resistance ratings
- Enhancements to accessibility provisions aligned with ICC A117.1-2017
- Mass timber rules expanded for taller and larger buildings under new Type IV classifications
- New requirements for storm shelters in specific educational and emergency facilities
- Improved fire protection systems and egress strategies for large occupant loads
- QR-coded references for change tracking and digital plan review integration
- Updated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and energy provisions through I-Code coordination
- Appendices revised for tsunami design, grading, rodentproofing, and replicable buildings
- Expanded support for modular and off-site construction methodologies
Who It’s For:
Architects, engineers, contractors, building officials, and developers needing full compliance with 2024 code updates for plan review, permitting, and construction documentation.
IBC-2024
2024 International Existing Building Code – IEBC-2024
The 2024 International Existing Building Code® (IEBC) provides comprehensive requirements for the repair, alteration, addition, relocation, and change of occupancy for existing buildings. Developed by the International Code Council (ICC), this model code helps preserve and repurpose older structures while maintaining safety, accessibility, and energy performance in alignment with modern standards. This edition enhances flexibility for design professionals and jurisdictions by offering multiple compliance paths tailored to project scope and building condition.
Highlights:
- Includes Prescriptive, Work Area, and Performance compliance methods
- Addresses seismic retrofit, structural evaluation, and wind resistance
- Allows for safe and cost-effective adaptive reuse of historic buildings
- Supports partial compliance upgrades for alterations and additions
- Clarifies occupancy classification changes and corresponding code triggers
- Updated accessibility provisions aligned with ICC A117.1 and federal mandates
- Appendices cover seismic provisions (A), accessibility alternatives (B), wind retrofits (C), and relocated buildings (E)
- Fully coordinated with 2024 I-Codes including IBC, IFC, IPC, IMC, and IECC
- QR-coded revisions improve digital reference and field usability
Who It’s For:
Architects, engineers, contractors, and code officials engaged in upgrading, modifying, or repurposing existing buildings. Ensures compliant, sustainable, and safe renovations without requiring full new-construction code adherence.
IEBC-2024
2024 International Existing Building Code – IEBC-2024
The 2024 International Existing Building Code® (IEBC) provides comprehensive requirements for the repair, alteration, addition, relocation, and change of occupancy for existing buildings. Developed by the International Code Council (ICC), this model code helps preserve and repurpose older structures while maintaining safety, accessibility, and energy performance in alignment with modern standards. This edition enhances flexibility for design professionals and jurisdictions by offering multiple compliance paths tailored to project scope and building condition.
Highlights:
- Includes Prescriptive, Work Area, and Performance compliance methods
- Addresses seismic retrofit, structural evaluation, and wind resistance
- Allows for safe and cost-effective adaptive reuse of historic buildings
- Supports partial compliance upgrades for alterations and additions
- Clarifies occupancy classification changes and corresponding code triggers
- Updated accessibility provisions aligned with ICC A117.1 and federal mandates
- Appendices cover seismic provisions (A), accessibility alternatives (B), wind retrofits (C), and relocated buildings (E)
- Fully coordinated with 2024 I-Codes including IBC, IFC, IPC, IMC, and IECC
- QR-coded revisions improve digital reference and field usability
Who It’s For:
Architects, engineers, contractors, and code officials engaged in upgrading, modifying, or repurposing existing buildings. Ensures compliant, sustainable, and safe renovations without requiring full new-construction code adherence.
IEBC-2024
2024 International Fire Code – IFC-2024
The 2024 International Fire Code® (IFC) establishes coordinated fire safety regulations for the protection of life and property in both new and existing buildings. Developed by the International Code Council (ICC), it integrates requirements for fire prevention, hazardous materials, emergency planning, and building systems to support safe design, inspection, and operation of structures. This edition includes updates for emerging hazards, revised technical standards, and digital tools to streamline enforcement and compliance.
Highlights:
- Covers fire protection systems, egress, fire-resistance-rated construction, and emergency planning
- Includes updated guidance on lithium battery storage, mobile fueling, and micro-mobility devices
- Aligns with IBC, IMC, and other 2024 I-Codes for cross-discipline code compliance
- New QR-coded change tracking for enhanced plan review and field application
- Expanded requirements for storage, occupancy classification, and Group R residential fire safety
- Addresses wildland-urban interface risks, fire command centers, and standpipe systems
- Appendices cover fire-flow calculations, water supply, and model hazard permits
- Essential for jurisdictions enforcing coordinated fire and building safety standards
Who It’s For:
Fire marshals, code officials, building inspectors, architects, and facility managers working to enforce or comply with fire protection regulations in commercial, industrial, and multi-family occupancies.
IFC-2024
2024 International Fire Code – IFC-2024
The 2024 International Fire Code® (IFC) establishes coordinated fire safety regulations for the protection of life and property in both new and existing buildings. Developed by the International Code Council (ICC), it integrates requirements for fire prevention, hazardous materials, emergency planning, and building systems to support safe design, inspection, and operation of structures. This edition includes updates for emerging hazards, revised technical standards, and digital tools to streamline enforcement and compliance.
Highlights:
- Covers fire protection systems, egress, fire-resistance-rated construction, and emergency planning
- Includes updated guidance on lithium battery storage, mobile fueling, and micro-mobility devices
- Aligns with IBC, IMC, and other 2024 I-Codes for cross-discipline code compliance
- New QR-coded change tracking for enhanced plan review and field application
- Expanded requirements for storage, occupancy classification, and Group R residential fire safety
- Addresses wildland-urban interface risks, fire command centers, and standpipe systems
- Appendices cover fire-flow calculations, water supply, and model hazard permits
- Essential for jurisdictions enforcing coordinated fire and building safety standards
Who It’s For:
Fire marshals, code officials, building inspectors, architects, and facility managers working to enforce or comply with fire protection regulations in commercial, industrial, and multi-family occupancies.
IFC-2024
2024 International Mechanical Code – IMC-2024
The 2024 International Mechanical Code® (IMC) sets the minimum design and performance standards for mechanical systems in buildings. Published by the International Code Council (ICC), it governs the installation, maintenance, and inspection of HVAC, refrigeration, hydronic piping, and fuel oil systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental health.
Highlights:
- Fully updated to reflect the latest industry practices and technological advances
- Replaces marginal markings with QR codes for precise tracking of code changes
- Covers design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems including HVAC, ducts, boilers, fuel systems, and refrigeration
- Integrates provisions for clean air delivery and monitoring (Appendices D & E)
- Includes correlated requirements with IBC for fire dampers, smoke control, and ventilation
- Enhanced formatting improves usability with modern layout and streamlined content
- Compatible with all 2024 ICC I-Codes for coordinated application
- Appendices include permit schedules, appeal processes, and air quality metrics
Who It’s For:
Mechanical engineers, HVAC contractors, code officials, and construction professionals responsible for mechanical system design, code compliance, and inspections across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
IMC-2024
2024 International Mechanical Code – IMC-2024
The 2024 International Mechanical Code® (IMC) sets the minimum design and performance standards for mechanical systems in buildings. Published by the International Code Council (ICC), it governs the installation, maintenance, and inspection of HVAC, refrigeration, hydronic piping, and fuel oil systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental health.
Highlights:
- Fully updated to reflect the latest industry practices and technological advances
- Replaces marginal markings with QR codes for precise tracking of code changes
- Covers design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems including HVAC, ducts, boilers, fuel systems, and refrigeration
- Integrates provisions for clean air delivery and monitoring (Appendices D & E)
- Includes correlated requirements with IBC for fire dampers, smoke control, and ventilation
- Enhanced formatting improves usability with modern layout and streamlined content
- Compatible with all 2024 ICC I-Codes for coordinated application
- Appendices include permit schedules, appeal processes, and air quality metrics
Who It’s For:
Mechanical engineers, HVAC contractors, code officials, and construction professionals responsible for mechanical system design, code compliance, and inspections across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
IMC-2024
2024 International Plumbing Code – IPC-2024
The 2024 International Plumbing Code® (IPC) sets the minimum requirements for plumbing system design, installation, and inspection in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Developed by the International Code Council (ICC), it supports health, safety, and sustainability through enforceable standards for potable water, drainage, stormwater, and nonpotable reuse systems. This edition improves clarity, supports digital workflows, and aligns with current building practices and materials.
Highlights:
- Regulates potable and nonpotable water systems, sanitary drainage, and venting
- Addresses fixture supply, backflow prevention, and pipe sizing
- Includes QR-coded changes from the 2021 edition for easier field reference
- Coordinates with ICC A117.1-2017 for accessibility compliance
- Provides updated standards for storm drainage, reclaimed water, and medical gases
- Appendices support stormwater sizing, permit fee tables, and appeals
- Designed to align with 2024 IBC, IMC, IRC, and other model codes
- Suitable for both new construction and renovation projects
Who It’s For:
Plumbers, code officials, designers, engineers, and inspectors enforcing plumbing code requirements or developing compliant plumbing designs under the 2024 code cycle.
IPC-2024
2024 International Plumbing Code – IPC-2024
The 2024 International Plumbing Code® (IPC) sets the minimum requirements for plumbing system design, installation, and inspection in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Developed by the International Code Council (ICC), it supports health, safety, and sustainability through enforceable standards for potable water, drainage, stormwater, and nonpotable reuse systems. This edition improves clarity, supports digital workflows, and aligns with current building practices and materials.
Highlights:
- Regulates potable and nonpotable water systems, sanitary drainage, and venting
- Addresses fixture supply, backflow prevention, and pipe sizing
- Includes QR-coded changes from the 2021 edition for easier field reference
- Coordinates with ICC A117.1-2017 for accessibility compliance
- Provides updated standards for storm drainage, reclaimed water, and medical gases
- Appendices support stormwater sizing, permit fee tables, and appeals
- Designed to align with 2024 IBC, IMC, IRC, and other model codes
- Suitable for both new construction and renovation projects
Who It’s For:
Plumbers, code officials, designers, engineers, and inspectors enforcing plumbing code requirements or developing compliant plumbing designs under the 2024 code cycle.
IPC-2024
AASHTO GL-7: Roadway Lighting Design Guide, 7th Edition (2018)
AASHTO GL-7: Roadway Lighting Design Guide, Seventh Edition (2018) provides comprehensive guidance on the planning, design, and implementation of roadway lighting systems. This edition reflects current engineering practices, safety standards, and lighting technologies to enhance visibility, energy efficiency, and operational reliability across modern transportation networks.
Highlights:
- Design principles covering illuminance, luminance, uniformity, and glare control
- Guidance on developing master roadway lighting plans and policies
- Recommended lighting levels for highways, streets, intersections, and pedestrian zones
- Design criteria for tunnels, underpasses, and bridges
- Considerations for temporary lighting in work zones and construction areas
- Evaluation of emerging technologies such as adaptive lighting and smart controls
- Discussion on lighting management systems and energy-efficient solutions
- Environmental impact assessments and aesthetic integration strategies
- Standards for pole placement, maintenance access, and safety
- Support for decision-making with traffic data and community planning considerations
Who It’s For:
An essential reference for transportation agencies, civil engineers, and planners responsible for roadway lighting design and policy development.
GL-7-2018
AASHTO GL-7: Roadway Lighting Design Guide, 7th Edition (2018)
AASHTO GL-7: Roadway Lighting Design Guide, Seventh Edition (2018) provides comprehensive guidance on the planning, design, and implementation of roadway lighting systems. This edition reflects current engineering practices, safety standards, and lighting technologies to enhance visibility, energy efficiency, and operational reliability across modern transportation networks.
Highlights:
- Design principles covering illuminance, luminance, uniformity, and glare control
- Guidance on developing master roadway lighting plans and policies
- Recommended lighting levels for highways, streets, intersections, and pedestrian zones
- Design criteria for tunnels, underpasses, and bridges
- Considerations for temporary lighting in work zones and construction areas
- Evaluation of emerging technologies such as adaptive lighting and smart controls
- Discussion on lighting management systems and energy-efficient solutions
- Environmental impact assessments and aesthetic integration strategies
- Standards for pole placement, maintenance access, and safety
- Support for decision-making with traffic data and community planning considerations
Who It’s For:
An essential reference for transportation agencies, civil engineers, and planners responsible for roadway lighting design and policy development.
GL-7-2018
AASHTO HB-17: Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition (2002)
AASHTO HB-17: Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition (2002) provides comprehensive criteria for the design, construction, and maintenance of highway bridges throughout the United States. This edition is the final update prior to the nationwide adoption of Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) standards.
Highlights:
- General provisions for bridge design, structural analysis, and performance
- Criteria for superstructures, substructures, abutments, culverts, and piers
- Service load and load factor design methods for concrete, steel, timber, and prestressed components
- Requirements for foundations, retaining structures, and soil-structure interaction
- Specifications addressing load distribution, fatigue, seismic considerations, and strength evaluation
- Commentary and notes incorporating interim revisions through 2003
- References to supporting standards from AASHTO, ASTM, AWS, and others
- Applicable to rehabilitation, legacy design validation, and maintenance planning for non-LRFD bridges
Who It’s For:
A critical reference for bridge engineers, transportation officials, and contractors working with legacy structures or evaluating designs developed before the transition to LRFD.
HB-17-2002
AASHTO HB-17: Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition (2002)
AASHTO HB-17: Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition (2002) provides comprehensive criteria for the design, construction, and maintenance of highway bridges throughout the United States. This edition is the final update prior to the nationwide adoption of Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) standards.
Highlights:
- General provisions for bridge design, structural analysis, and performance
- Criteria for superstructures, substructures, abutments, culverts, and piers
- Service load and load factor design methods for concrete, steel, timber, and prestressed components
- Requirements for foundations, retaining structures, and soil-structure interaction
- Specifications addressing load distribution, fatigue, seismic considerations, and strength evaluation
- Commentary and notes incorporating interim revisions through 2003
- References to supporting standards from AASHTO, ASTM, AWS, and others
- Applicable to rehabilitation, legacy design validation, and maintenance planning for non-LRFD bridges
Who It’s For:
A critical reference for bridge engineers, transportation officials, and contractors working with legacy structures or evaluating designs developed before the transition to LRFD.
HB-17-2002
ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, 2019
ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, 2019 sets the minimum standards for the design and construction of structural concrete buildings. Developed through an ANSI-approved consensus process, this edition includes both the full code (ACI 318-19) and its official commentary (ACI 318R-19), offering technical context and practical guidance.
Highlights:
- Covers cast-in-place, precast, plain, reinforced, prestressed, and composite concrete structures
- Applies to slabs, beams, columns, walls, diaphragms, foundations, and connections
- Defines strength, serviceability, and durability criteria for materials and structural components
- Specifies load combinations and design procedures for axial, shear, moment, torsion, and anchorage forces
- Details construction document requirements, inspection protocols, and material testing standards
- Includes provisions for seismic design, fire resistance, prestressing, and shotcrete applications
- Appendices cover nonlinear response history analysis and US–SI unit conversions
- Commentary explains code intent and provides engineering rationale for provisions
Who It’s For:
Essential for structural engineers, architects, contractors, and code officials involved in the analysis, design, and review of concrete buildings and related structures.
ACI-318-19
ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, 2019
ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, 2019 sets the minimum standards for the design and construction of structural concrete buildings. Developed through an ANSI-approved consensus process, this edition includes both the full code (ACI 318-19) and its official commentary (ACI 318R-19), offering technical context and practical guidance.
Highlights:
- Covers cast-in-place, precast, plain, reinforced, prestressed, and composite concrete structures
- Applies to slabs, beams, columns, walls, diaphragms, foundations, and connections
- Defines strength, serviceability, and durability criteria for materials and structural components
- Specifies load combinations and design procedures for axial, shear, moment, torsion, and anchorage forces
- Details construction document requirements, inspection protocols, and material testing standards
- Includes provisions for seismic design, fire resistance, prestressing, and shotcrete applications
- Appendices cover nonlinear response history analysis and US–SI unit conversions
- Commentary explains code intent and provides engineering rationale for provisions
Who It’s For:
Essential for structural engineers, architects, contractors, and code officials involved in the analysis, design, and review of concrete buildings and related structures.
ACI-318-19
ANSI Z535.4-2011 (R2017): Product Safety Signs and Labels
ANSI Z535.4-2011 (R2017): Product Safety Signs and Labels provides standardized guidance for the design and application of product safety signs and labels. This reaffirmed edition helps manufacturers effectively communicate hazard information to reduce risk and improve safety across a wide range of industrial and consumer products.
Highlights:
- Defines use of standardized signal words: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE
- Establishes hazard classification systems and formatting conventions
- Specifies layout, safety colors, symbols, and typography for clear communication
- Offers guidance on incorporating safety symbols for universal understanding
- Sets durability requirements for labels exposed to harsh environments
- Recommends best practices for label placement and visibility
Who It’s For:
A vital reference for engineers, product designers, compliance managers, and safety professionals responsible for labeling products in accordance with ANSI safety communication standards.
ANSI-Z535.4-2011-R2017
ANSI Z535.4-2011 (R2017): Product Safety Signs and Labels
ANSI Z535.4-2011 (R2017): Product Safety Signs and Labels provides standardized guidance for the design and application of product safety signs and labels. This reaffirmed edition helps manufacturers effectively communicate hazard information to reduce risk and improve safety across a wide range of industrial and consumer products.
Highlights:
- Defines use of standardized signal words: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE
- Establishes hazard classification systems and formatting conventions
- Specifies layout, safety colors, symbols, and typography for clear communication
- Offers guidance on incorporating safety symbols for universal understanding
- Sets durability requirements for labels exposed to harsh environments
- Recommends best practices for label placement and visibility
Who It’s For:
A vital reference for engineers, product designers, compliance managers, and safety professionals responsible for labeling products in accordance with ANSI safety communication standards.
ANSI-Z535.4-2011-R2017
ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2019: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality establishes minimum requirements for ventilation system design, installation, and maintenance in commercial and institutional buildings. This standard is a foundational reference for achieving acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) and reducing health risks associated with poor ventilation.
Highlights:
- Updated Ventilation Rate Procedure with enhanced zone-level calculation methods
- Revised Natural Ventilation Procedure, including outdoor air quality and mechanical integration
- Prohibits use of ozone-generating air-cleaning devices
- Requires humidity control using dew point rather than relative humidity
- Separates patient care areas now governed under ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170
- Clarifies definitions for spaces, ventilation zones, and contaminant sources
- Outlines requirements for design documentation, commissioning, and IAQ performance testing
- Includes appendices with ventilation rate rationale, IAQ procedures, and engineering tools
Who It’s For:
A critical reference for mechanical engineers, HVAC designers, facility managers, and code officials involved in ensuring compliant ventilation design and indoor air quality performance.
ASHRAE-62.1-2019
ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2019: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality establishes minimum requirements for ventilation system design, installation, and maintenance in commercial and institutional buildings. This standard is a foundational reference for achieving acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) and reducing health risks associated with poor ventilation.
Highlights:
- Updated Ventilation Rate Procedure with enhanced zone-level calculation methods
- Revised Natural Ventilation Procedure, including outdoor air quality and mechanical integration
- Prohibits use of ozone-generating air-cleaning devices
- Requires humidity control using dew point rather than relative humidity
- Separates patient care areas now governed under ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170
- Clarifies definitions for spaces, ventilation zones, and contaminant sources
- Outlines requirements for design documentation, commissioning, and IAQ performance testing
- Includes appendices with ventilation rate rationale, IAQ procedures, and engineering tools
Who It’s For:
A critical reference for mechanical engineers, HVAC designers, facility managers, and code officials involved in ensuring compliant ventilation design and indoor air quality performance.
ASHRAE-62.1-2019
ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2022: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality defines minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. Widely referenced by model codes such as the International Building Code, this standard is critical for achieving acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) in non-residential environments.
Highlights:
- Defines procedures for assessing outdoor air quality and ventilation by occupancy type
- Revised Section 5 reorganizes systems/equipment content by airflow path
- Updates IAQ Procedure with design compound guidance and mass-balance modeling
- Establishes separation distances for exhaust air and dew point limits for cooled spaces
- Classifies ventilation zones and defines airflow effectiveness and breathing zone metrics
- Covers design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of ventilation systems
- Includes appendices for healthcare settings, air quality evaluation, compliance paths, and simplified rate calculations
- Incorporates addenda through Appendix Q as part of its continuous maintenance model
Who It’s For:
Designed for mechanical engineers, HVAC professionals, code officials, and facility managers responsible for designing and maintaining compliant ventilation systems that promote occupant health and comfort.
ASHRAE 62.1-2022
ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2022: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality defines minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. Widely referenced by model codes such as the International Building Code, this standard is critical for achieving acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) in non-residential environments.
Highlights:
- Defines procedures for assessing outdoor air quality and ventilation by occupancy type
- Revised Section 5 reorganizes systems/equipment content by airflow path
- Updates IAQ Procedure with design compound guidance and mass-balance modeling
- Establishes separation distances for exhaust air and dew point limits for cooled spaces
- Classifies ventilation zones and defines airflow effectiveness and breathing zone metrics
- Covers design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of ventilation systems
- Includes appendices for healthcare settings, air quality evaluation, compliance paths, and simplified rate calculations
- Incorporates addenda through Appendix Q as part of its continuous maintenance model
Who It’s For:
Designed for mechanical engineers, HVAC professionals, code officials, and facility managers responsible for designing and maintaining compliant ventilation systems that promote occupant health and comfort.
ASHRAE 62.1-2022
API 650: Welded Tanks for Oil Storage, 13th Edition (2020)
API 650: Welded Tanks for Oil Storage, 13th Edition (2020) sets the standard for the design, construction, and inspection of vertical, cylindrical, aboveground welded storage tanks operating near atmospheric pressure. Intended for non-refrigerated service up to 93°C (200°F), this specification is essential for tanks used in the storage of petroleum, chemicals, and other liquid products.
Highlights:
- Covers open-top and closed-top tank design for a wide range of capacities
- Allows construction using carbon steel, stainless steel, and duplex steel materials
- Specifies requirements for shell, bottom, roof, nozzle components, and structural supports
- Provides detailed material selection guidance and limits for plates, flanges, and welding consumables
- Defines procedures for welding, welder qualification, and weld inspection
- Includes standards for erection, hydrostatic testing, tolerances, and repair methods
- Annexes address specialized applications:
- Seismic design (Annex E)
- Floating roofs (Annexes C and H)
- Aluminum and stainless steel tanks (Annexes AL and S)
- Elevated temperature service (Annex M)
- Leak detection, under-bottom connections (Annexes I and O)
- API Monogram licensing (Annex Y)
Who It’s For:
A critical reference for storage tank engineers, fabricators, inspectors, and facility operators involved in tank design, procurement, fabrication, and field erection in the oil, gas, chemical, and industrial sectors.
API 650-2020
API 650: Welded Tanks for Oil Storage, 13th Edition (2020)
API 650: Welded Tanks for Oil Storage, 13th Edition (2020) sets the standard for the design, construction, and inspection of vertical, cylindrical, aboveground welded storage tanks operating near atmospheric pressure. Intended for non-refrigerated service up to 93°C (200°F), this specification is essential for tanks used in the storage of petroleum, chemicals, and other liquid products.
Highlights:
- Covers open-top and closed-top tank design for a wide range of capacities
- Allows construction using carbon steel, stainless steel, and duplex steel materials
- Specifies requirements for shell, bottom, roof, nozzle components, and structural supports
- Provides detailed material selection guidance and limits for plates, flanges, and welding consumables
- Defines procedures for welding, welder qualification, and weld inspection
- Includes standards for erection, hydrostatic testing, tolerances, and repair methods
- Annexes address specialized applications:
- Seismic design (Annex E)
- Floating roofs (Annexes C and H)
- Aluminum and stainless steel tanks (Annexes AL and S)
- Elevated temperature service (Annex M)
- Leak detection, under-bottom connections (Annexes I and O)
- API Monogram licensing (Annex Y)
Who It’s For:
A critical reference for storage tank engineers, fabricators, inspectors, and facility operators involved in tank design, procurement, fabrication, and field erection in the oil, gas, chemical, and industrial sectors.
API 650-2020
