Scope and administration -- Definitions -- Use and occupancy classification -- Special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy -- General building heights and areas -- Types of construction -- Fire and smoke protection features -- Interior finishes -- Fire protection systems -- Means of egress -- Accessibility -- Interior environment -- Energy efficiency -- Exterior walls -- Roof assemblies and rooftop structures -- Structural design -- Structural tests and special inspections -- Soils and foundations -- Concrete -- Aluminum -- Masonry -- Steel -- Wood -- Glass and glazing -- Gypsum board and plaster -- Plastic -- Electrical -- Mechanical systems -- Plumbing systems -- Elevators and conveying systems -- Special construction -- Encroachments into the public right-of-way -- Safeguards during construction -- Existing structures -- References standards -- Appendix A. Employee qualifications -- Appendix B. Board of appeals -- Appendix C. Group U : agricultural buildings -- Appendix D. Fire districts -- Appendix E. Supplemental accessibility requirements -- Appendix F. Rodentproofing -- Appendix G. Flood-resistant construction -- Appendix H. Signs -- Appendix I. Patio covers -- Appendix J. Grading -- Appendix K. Administration provisions -- Appendix L. Earthquake recording instrumentation -- Appendix M. Tsunami-generated flood hazard.