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1938 Building Code
The 1938 Building Code relates to buildings built before December 6, 1968. The Code was subsequently edited and amended to December 6, 1968.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| ARTICLE 1 |
GENERAL PROVISIONS |
| ARTICLE 2 |
DEFINITIONS |
| ARTICLE 3 |
ADMINISTRATION |
| ARTICLE 4 |
CLASSIFICATIONS |
| ARTICLE 5 |
GENERAL BUILDING RESTRICTIONS |
| ARTICLE 6 |
VENTILATION |
| ARTICLE 7 |
MEANS OF EGRESS |
| ARTICLE 8 |
MATERIALS, LOADS AND STRESSES |
| ARTICLE 9 |
CONSTRUCTION |
| ARTICLE 10 |
PRECAUTIONS DURING BUILDING OPERATIONS |
| ARTICLE 11 |
FIRE RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION |
| ARTICLE 12 |
HEATING APPLIANCES, COMBUSTION AND CHIMNEYS |
| ARTICLE 13 |
SPECIAL OCCUPANCY STRUCTURES |
| ARTICLE 14 |
ELEVATORS |
| ARTICLE 15 |
PLUMBING AND GAS PIPING |
| ARTICLE 16 |
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS |
| ARTICLE 17 |
STANDPIPE SYSTEMS |
| ARTICLE 18 |
PLACES OF ASSEMBLY |
| ARTICLE 19 |
REINFORCED CONCRETE AND PLAIN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION |
You can purchase the 1938 Building Code at the CityStore or you can visit the CityStore in person by going to the:
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