Architecture (2018)

• ADA Standards for Accessible Design

  Revised regulations for Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), published in 2010.
• Universal Design

  Free resource of news and information on universal design, from the Center for Inclusive Design + Environmental Access.
• Philadelphia Zoning + Planning

  Click View Code > Title 14 is for Zoning and Planning.
• 2018 International Building Code (IBC): Code and Commentary

  **Note that this resource is a single-user resource: only one person can use the digital copy at a time. If the resource is in use, please try again later. "This comprehensive yet concise publication provides a convenient reference for regulations of the 2018 International Building Code."

• MADCAD.com This link opens in a new window

  Cross-referenced collections of building, electrical, plumbing, and other codes.

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  Note regarding the university-wide password reset on 1/15/20: If you've updated your Drexel Connect password, this does not automatically update the password you use for this resource. This password is for your "Legacy Drexel Account", which you can update here: https://accounts.drexel.edu

• IEEE Xplore This link opens in a new window

  Click on Standards. Find some of the world's most highly cited publications in engineering and related disciplines.

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  Philadelphia Building Codes

  "In most cases, the City of Philadelphia follows the 2018 International Code Council’s (ICC) family of codes with local exceptions. For residential construction, the City follows the 2015 International Residential Code."
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  Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code

  Pennsylvania's statewide building code, which began in 2004 and was amended in 2017.
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  Building Energy Codes

  From the US Department of Energy, the FAQs are a good place to start.
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  2018 International Building Code

  From the International Code Council, read the contents of the code online.
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  Whole Building Design Guide Code Taxonomy

  View code information by topics like accessibility, renovations, and health care facilities.
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  Historic Preservation Standards + Guidelines

  Resources under Rehabilitation and Treatment of Historic Properties will be helpful.