03-31-2008, 07:53 AM
In response to the original posting about Building codes, one of the best sites to visit is www.naffainc.com and their building codes discussion forum. This doesn't address how strict the codes are enforced on BI, but is a terrific resource for specific chapters in the IBC and IRC. I work for an architect mainland and use this website a lot. There are even topics posted regarding BI projects occasionally. Good luck on the design and build.