scope:

The scope, purpose, applicability, exclusions, interpretation, principles, language, and units of measure are defined in this chapter.

The "existing building code" refers to the code adopted by a jurisdiction that regulates existing buildings.

The "current building code" refers to the general building code adopted by a jurisdiction that regulates new building design and construction. The "original building code" refers to the general building code adopted by a jurisdiction at the time the existing building was constructed.

The "design basis code" is the general building code or the original building code under which the evaluation, repair, and rehabilitation are implemented. If a jurisdiction has adopted a general existing building code, the design basis code shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 4. If a jurisdiction has not adopted a general existing building code, 1.3 applies.

This code is intended to supplement the evaluation requirements of the general existing building code.

This code provides minimum material and design requirements for the repair of damaged, deteriorated, or deficient structural concrete members and systems repaired in accordance with the design basis code. Structural repair includes restoring or increasing one or more of the following: strength, stiffness, ductility, and durability of existing members.

This code supplements the general existing building code and shall govern in all matters pertaining to the evaluation, repair, rehabilitation, and strengthening of concrete members and concrete sections of composite members in existing concrete buildings, except wherever this code is in conflict with the requirements in the general existing building code. Wherever this code is in conflict with requirements in other referenced standards, this code shall govern.