: Based on ICC A117.1-2009 to ensure facilities are usable by people with disabilities. Fire and Life Safety

The handbook is also available, providing a brief description of each of the six codes to help users navigate through them. This handbook notes that detailed code provisions require reference to the actual code books or the soft copy provided with the handbook.

The Department of Municipal Affairs also provides official PDFs for the companion codes:

The ADIBC 2013 applies to all buildings in Abu Dhabi, including residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings. The code covers a wide range of aspects, including:

: Key changes from the base IBC include localized maps for seismic data (SS, S1, and TL) and specific wind speed values for Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain, and the Western Region.

The ADIBC 2013 applies to all buildings in Abu Dhabi, including residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings. The code covers various aspects of building design and construction, including:

The ADIBC 2013 primarily references ASTM, UL, and other US-based standards through its IBC 2009 foundation. However, local amendments permit optional use of BS/EN standards for certain applications, particularly for reinforcing bars under the modified ACI 318M-08 provisions.

Adopted with modified seismic and wind speed maps specific to the UAE.

: Specific hourly ratings for load-bearing walls, floors, and roofs.

The is the official set of construction standards based on the 2009 International Building Code (IBC) and customized for the specific needs of the Emirate. Verified PDF Access

The ADIBC 2013 is a customized adaptation of the International Building Code (IBC), specifically tailored to the climatic, geological, and cultural context of Abu Dhabi. Unlike the standard IBC, this code incorporates strict provisions for:

Unlike a generic model code, the ADIBC incorporates structural provisions specific to the Arabian Peninsula. ABu DhABI IntErnAtIonAl BUILDING CODE • adibc