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2.14. Architectural Regulations and Standards (NRM)

Architectural Regulations and Standards covers the codified rules – international, national, and local – that govern what architects may design, how they may design it, and how the built result is licensed, registered, and valued. It spans generic building/accessibility/energy/zoning codes as well as the specific legal and regulatory framework of a given country, including building-permit law, specialized-facility norms, property regularization, national BIM mandates, and heritage protection law.

Knowledge Area (KA)	Core Tier1	Core Tier2
2.14.1 Building Codes, Accessibility, and Zoning	1	1
2.14.2 Peruvian Regulatory Framework for Architectural Practice	1	1

2.14.1. NRM/Building Codes, Accessibility, and Zoning  (Core Tier1: 1 hr, Core Tier2: 1 hr) ↑ Back to top

Covers the generic, internationally-recognized regulatory environment of architectural practice: building codes (life safety, accessibility, structural, energy), zoning and land use regulations, and legal frameworks for permits, variances, and appeals.
Topics:
Core

• Building codes and standards: IBC (International Building Code), IRC (International Residential Code), IFC (International Fire Code)
• Means-of-egress and fire-evacuation route design: maximum travel distance to an exit, number and width of exits required by occupant load, exit discharge and assembly points, and diagramming evacuation routes on a life-safety plan
• Accessibility codes: ADA Standards for Accessible Design, ICC A117.1, and local accessible building codes
• Energy codes: IECC (International Energy Conservation Code), ASHRAE 90.1; prescriptive vs. performance paths
• Zoning and land use regulations: zoning districts (residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use), floor area ratio (FAR), lot coverage, setbacks, height limits
• Permitting process: building permit, variance, special exception; code interpretation appeals; the architect's role in preparing permit sets, responding to plan review comments

Learning Outcomes:
Core:

1. Describe the key provisions of building codes that affect architectural design - occupancy classification, means of egress, fire-resistance, accessibility, and energy performance [Familiarity]
2. Apply IBC occupancy and construction type tables to determine allowable building area and height for a given use and sprinkler status, [Usage]
3. Evaluate a building design's code compliance for accessibility (ADA) and life safety (IBC), identifying violations and recommending code-conforming modifications [Assessment]

2.14.2. NRM/Peruvian Regulatory Framework for Architectural Practice  (Core Tier1: 1 hr, Core Tier2: 1 hr) ↑ Back to top

Covers the specific legal and regulatory framework governing architectural practice in Peru: building-permit law, the national building code, specialized-facility norms, property regularization, and national BIM policy.
Topics:
Core

• Peru's national regulatory framework: Ley 29090 (Ley de Regulación de Habilitaciones Urbanas y de Edificaciones) governing building-permit modalities (A-D) and urban subdivision licensing; the Reglamento Nacional de Edificaciones (RNE) as the overarching technical building code; and the Colegio de Arquitectos del Perú's (CAP) role in professional practice
• Habilitación urbana (urban land subdivision) as the legal prerequisite to any building permit: the RNE's Título II norms (TH.010-TH.090) governing lot and road layout, minimum infrastructure (water, sewer, electricity, paving), and the mandatory land dedications (aportes reglamentarios) for parks, education, recreation, and public safety
• Specialized building-type regulations in Peru: MINSA's Normas Técnicas de Salud for hospital and health-facility design; RNE Norma A.070 (Comercio) and municipal requirements for shopping centers and large commercial complexes
• Saneamiento físico legal de edificaciones: legal and registry regularization of buildings and land (independización, acumulación, declaratoria de fábrica, regularización de edificaciones sin licencia) for recording at SUNARP
• National BIM adoption mandates: Peru's Plan BIM Perú roadmap requiring Building Information Modeling on public infrastructure projects, and its implications for permit submission and interdisciplinary coordination. See also: BIM Standards, Policy, and Contracts

Learning Outcomes:
Core:

1. Describe the Peruvian legal framework governing building permits, licensing modalities, and professional registration (Ley 29090, RNE, CAP) [Familiarity]
2. Apply the specialized facility norms (MINSA health-facility standards, RNE commercial-building provisions) relevant to a given building type [Usage]
3. Evaluate a project's compliance with Peru's property-regularization requirements and national BIM mandate, identifying gaps in legal or digital-model deliverables [Assessment]