Hi all. I am a BIM Coordinator and I need to be able to access and mark-up the building code for my own notes. I can't believe that an ICC subscription is so costly at $1,000/yr! It seems that since this is law it should be possible to get access to the code in some way for free. Does anyone know if this is possible? Most ideal would be a big pdf so I can put it on Bluebeam and mark it up.
The codes are available for free on the ICC website, but if you want a pdf version you'll have to pay for the copyrighted version. Archive.org is a good backup option but the versions there are frequently not up to date.
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Hi all. I am a BIM Coordinator and I need to be able to access and mark-up the building code for my own notes. I can't believe that an ICC subscription is so costly at $1,000/yr! It seems that since this is law it should be possible to get access to the code in some way for free. Does anyone know if this is possible? Most ideal would be a big pdf so I can put it on Bluebeam and mark it up.
Probably not helpful but the Canadian Codes are available for free.
Came here to say the same. It’s assumed they incorrectly meant Canadian building code with cbc…
i have no affiliation, but did find this: https://archive.org/search?query=subject%3A%222022+California+Building+Codes%22
The codes are available for free on the ICC website, but if you want a pdf version you'll have to pay for the copyrighted version. Archive.org is a good backup option but the versions there are frequently not up to date.
@Almosthip, Good to know!
@proto, Thats great to know but without it being searchable makes it a bit tough to use.
@Janosh I ended up just paying on ICC. The entire code still isn't downloadable though :/ I can just take notes within ICCs website.
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