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Where to Find Architecture Codes + Specifications

APA Index to PAS reports
Planning Advisory Service Reports
Chicago Building Code
Links to both current editions of the Chicago Building Code and the Chicago Zoning Ordinance.
Chicago Zoning Map
Search by address or area, customize the map to get wards, parcels, schools, water, parks, cemeteries, forest preserves and landmark status.
Chicago Zoning Ordinance
Comprising Titles 16 & 17 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, and Zoning & Land Use-Related Tables
Illinois Building Codes
Freely available via UpCodes
2024 International Building Code
Read only access, SAIC Flaxman Library does not subscribe.

MasterFormat numbers & titles
Classifies the work results necessary for actual chosen construction practices. Used to organize the project manual, detailed cost estimating, drawing notations.

Uniformat 1999
A Uniform Classification of Construction Systems and Assemblies from the Construction Specification Institute

Building Types Online
International collection of contemporary buildings: housing, schools, libraries, office buildings, museums, sacred buildings, industrial complexes, hospitals and other building types; approx. 5000 drawings and 2000 photos.