Building Code

ForteWEB software supports multiple building code options for both the IBC and NBCC building codes. Building codes can be changed once members are in the job, but only to another year in the same code (i.e. you can go from IBC 2012 to IBC 2015, but not from IBC 2012 to NBCC 2015).

 

The following are building codes as they apply to ForteWEB:

USA:

  • International Building Code (IBC) 2009
    • ASCE/SEI 7-05 Standard
    • National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction 2005
  • International Building Code (IBC) 2012
    • ASCE/SEI 7-10 Standard
    • National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction 2012
  • International Building Code (IBC) 2015
    • ASCE/SEI 7-10 Standard
    • National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction 2015
  • International Building Code (IBC) 2018
    • ASCE/SEI 7-16 Standard
    • National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction 2018
  • International Building Code (IBC) 2021
    • ASCE/SEI 7-16 Standard
    • National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction 2018
  • International Building Code (IBC) 2024
    • ASCE/SEI 7-22 Standard
    • National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction 2024

CANADA:

  • National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) 2010
    • CSA O86-09
  • National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) 2015
    • CSA O86-14
  • National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) 2020
    • CSA O86-19

 

NOTE: All product design values are representative of the most current standard.