Historical Codes & Existing Building Code resources

History of Aurora Codes

1. Historic Building Codes (PDF)
2. Historic Egress Window Requirements (PDF)
3. Historic Electrical Codes (PDF)
4. Historic Occupancy Standards (PDF)
5. Historic Stair Geometry (PDF)
6. One and Two Family Residential Historic Codes (PDF)

Existing Building Code Resources

• Historical Uniform Building Codes 1927-1964 
• Chicago Building Code 1898-1938
• HUD-Fire Ratings of Archaic Materials and Assemblies
• Timber Panelled Doors and Fire Ratings Resistance from English Heritage Tech Guide
• Fire Resistance of Exposed Wood Members from American Wood Council

Existing Building Code Presentations

Performance Method Presentations

• 2021-11-09 Performance Method presentation to Great Bend Kansas