UFC 4-023-03
25 January 2005
APPENDIX G
2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE MODIFICATIONS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS TO RESIST PROGRESSIVE COLLAPSE
The following narrative identifies required modifications to the provisions of the 2003
International Building Code (2003 IBC) addressing construction documents, structural
tests and special inspections for buildings that have been designed to resist progressive
collapse. The modifications reference specific sections in the 2003 IBC that require
modification. Apply 2003 IBC requirements except as modified herein. The required
2003 IBC modifications are one of two actions, according to the following legend:
LEGEND FOR ACTIONS
[Addition] -- New section added, includes new section number not shown in 2003 IBC.
[Replacement] -- Delete referenced 2003 IBC section and replace it with the narrative
shown.
Chapter 16 Structural Design
1603 construction documents
1603.1.9 [Addition] Progressive Collapse design data. The following information
shall be indicated on the construction documents:
1. General note stating the follow:
Design of the building is in accordance with UFC 4-023-03,
DD/MM/YYYY. Future additions or alterations to this structure shall
not jeopardize the requirements for progressive collapse
resistance.
2. Level of Protection design requirement (VLLOP, LLOP, MLOP, HLOP).
3. Method of progressive collapse resistance (Tie Force, Tie Force and/or
Bridging, Bridging).
1603.1.10 [Addition] Systems and components requiring special inspections for
progressive collapse resistance. Construction documents or specifications shall be
prepared for those systems and components requiring special inspection for
progressive collapse resistance and shall be submitted for approval as specified in
section 1717.1 by the registered design professional responsible for their design and
shall be submitted for approval in accordance with section 106.1.
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