Jurisdiction Comparison
Compare regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Comparison Setup
Texas
California
Florida
Aligned
Conflict
Gap (missing)
| Requirement | Texas IBC 2021 w/ amendments |
California CBC 2022 (Title 24) |
Florida FBC 2023 (8th ed.) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Corridor Width — Healthcare (I-2)
§407.4 / §1020.2
|
8'-0" min
Per IBC §407.4.1
|
8'-0" min + 44" clear
CBC adds clear width req
|
8'-0" min
Per FBC §407.4.1
|
|
Fire-Resistance Rating — Corridor Walls
§407.3 / §1020.1
|
1 hour
Per IBC §1020.1
|
1 hour
Per CBC §1020.1
|
1 hour
Per FBC §1020.1
|
|
Smoke Compartment Area
§407.5
|
22,500 SF max
Per IBC §407.5.1
|
22,500 SF + 150' travel
CBC adds travel distance limit
|
22,500 SF max
Per FBC §407.5.1
|
|
Automatic Sprinkler System
§903.2.6
|
Required — NFPA 13
All I-2 occupancies
|
Required — NFPA 13
All I-2 occupancies
|
Required — NFPA 13
All I-2 occupancies
|
|
Wind Load Design
§1609
|
ASCE 7-22
Standard reference
|
ASCE 7-22
Standard reference
|
FBC §1609 + HVHZ
High Velocity Hurricane Zone overlay
|
|
Seismic Design Category
§1613
|
SDC A-B (typical)
Low seismic risk
|
SDC D-F
High seismic risk — additional requirements
|
SDC A-B (typical)
Low seismic risk
|
|
Energy Code Compliance Path
IECC / ASHRAE 90.1
|
IECC 2021 / 90.1-2019
Either compliance path
|
Title 24 Part 6
CA-specific energy code (stricter)
|
IECC 2021 / 90.1-2019
Either compliance path
|
Comparison Summary
Total Requirements Compared
7
Conflicts Found
4
California leads with 3 stricter requirements
Aligned Requirements
3
Fire resistance, sprinklers, corridor width (TX/FL)