• Summary of Changes 2006 to 2009 Code Cycle – this Excel* spreadsheet (right click on link and choose "Save Target As..." to save spreadsheet to your machine) contains a brief summary of code differences between the IBC & IRC 2006 to 2009 code cycles, in some cases with a side-by-side comparison. A Word document is also available that addresses the numerous changes to the wall bracing section of the IRC [5.6 MB file].
• Summary of Changes 2003 to 2006 Code Cycle – this Excel* spreadsheet (right click on link and choose "Save Target As..." to save spreadsheet to your machine) contains a brief summary of code differences between the IBC & IRC 2003 to 2006 code cycles, in some cases with a side-by-side comparison. It also contains changes to the referenced ASCE 7 editions. For information related to loading issues in the building codes, see SBCA's loads page.
• SBCA Secures Appointment to International Building Code Structural Committee – Kirk Grundahl has been appointed to serve on the 2009-2010 International Building Code (IBC) Structural Committee. Grundahl also served on this committee for the 2005/2006, 2006/2007 and 2008/2009 Code Development Cycles.
• TPI 1-2007 Referenced Incorrectly in IRC 2009; Will Be Corrected in Errata – Chapter 43 Referenced Standards (subpart TPI) of IRC 2009 references TPI 1-2002 instead of TPI 1-2007. The error will be corrected in an errata sheet and posted at www.iccsafe.org.

This summary of important changes from UBC 1997 Title 24 to IBC 2006 was prepared for the California Chapter meeting in October 2007 to highlight pending changes in the California building code. During this transition period, members are encouraged to ask questions and get agreements before manufacturing components, so that the building designer, building official and component manufacturer would be clear on the code version being used in each project. Good communication will be important for avoiding costly errors in assumptions.

SBC Magazine has also published several articles on the TPI 1-2002 standard that are a good reference:

• Introduction ANSI/TPI 1-2002: Third Party Auditing
• TPI & WTCA’s Collective Point of View on the Benefits & Costs of Implementing ANSI/TPI 1-2002
• Introducing ANSI/TPI 1-2002: Manufacturing Quality Assurance Procedure
• Best Practices for Converting from ANSI/TPI 1-1995 to ANSI/TPI 1-2002
• New & Improved: ANSI/TPI 1-2007

Also available is a PDF of a presentation outlining these changes and a non-printing PDF copy of ANSI/TPI 1 Chapter 2. The new ANSI/TPI 1-2007 is now available.

• The 2007 version of the Florida Building Code will go into effect on March 31, 2009.
• Florida Building Code 2004 Summary – Provisions Pertaining to Wood Trusses: This summary of provisions pertaining to wood trusses in the Florida Building Code 2004 – Building (FBC) and Florida Building Code 2004 - Residential (FRC) outlines pertinent sections of the code for Component Manufacturers and their customers. Sections are cross referenced with FBC 2001 sections for ease of use. Download and print this free document.

• International Code Adoptions – See which versions of the codes are being used throughout the country.
• ANSI/AF&PA NDS 2005 National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) – Available for purchase in the SBCA Online Catalog, packaged as a set with other American Wood Council design publications.
• ANSI/TPI 1-2007 National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction (TPI 1) – Available from TPI.
• ANSI/TPI 1-2002 National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction (TPI 1) – Available for purchase in the SBCA Online Catalog, packaged with the Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Handbook. To purchase ANSI/TPI 1-2002 only, contact the Truss Plate Institute. For earlier versions of TPI 1, look in the TPI Online Archives.
• CodeCyclePLUS – Developed to complement ICC’s code development process, this online tool allows users to view proposals, track their work and share documents with others.
• Public.Resource.Org – Building codes, fire codes, and electrical and plumbing codes.
• SEI/ASCE 7-02 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7) – Available from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
• SEI/ASCE 7-05 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7) – Available from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
• 2009 International Building Code (IBC) – Available from the International Code Council.
• 2006 International Building Code (IBC) – Available from the International Code Council.
• 2003 International Building Code (IBC) – Available from the International Code Council.
• 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) – Available from the International Code Council.
• 2006 International Residential Code (IRC) – Available from the International Code Council.
• 2003 International Residential Code (IRC) – Available from the International Code Council.