Attachment_6_BLM_Codes_and_Standards.pdf

This document is a comprehensive overview of Building Codes and Standards for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), updated on 07/19/2023. The document details the nationally recognized codes, laws, executive orders, and internal policies that BLM requires for design and construction of federal buildings, including specific technical requirements from various standards organizations such as IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and others.

The document mandates that A/E contractors must complete a detailed code data and analysis during the design phase, documenting compliance with specific IBC chapters including occupancy classification, building height, construction type, fire resistance, interior finishes, sprinkler systems, accessibility, and energy code requirements. The standards cover a wide range of building aspects, from energy efficiency and water management to seismic and flood risk mitigation, emphasizing the need to use the most current version of codes when designing BLM projects, in accordance with agency directives and guidance from the BLM National Operations Center Architecture/Engineering Branch.