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Heights and Areas Calculator App

Use this handy app to calculate maximum heights and areas for buildings of various occupancies and fire protection based on 2006 to 2015 editions of the IBC.

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Aerial View of a Building Titled 1430 Q
1430 Q / D&S Development / photo Greg Folkins
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The Heights and Areas (H&A) Calculator app for iPhone and Android is a joint effort of WoodWorks and the American Wood Council. It provides users with an app-based approach to calculating maximum heights and areas for buildings of various occupancies and fire protection based on 2006 to 2015 editions of the International Building Code (IBC). Input a potential building’s geometry, site conditions (e.g., open frontage), type of construction, and occupancy, and allowable heights and areas can be determined.

This calculator is not meant to be a replacement for the IBC and does not encompass all of its design options. The IBC should always be consulted for specific requirements related to designs and site conditions.