What’s the difference between Digital Codes and a PDF Download?

1. Overview
2. Key Differences Between PDF Downloads and Digital Codes
   • Premium Tools & Features to Markup a Code Title
   • Code Intelligence Tools & Features to Enhance Your Code Experience

Overview

This article outlines the differences between a PDF Download and Digital Codes. While both options allow you to view code titles on a digital device, the Digital Codes platform includes advanced tools and features not available with a PDF download. Below, we explore these differences and highlight the benefits of each option.

Key Differences Between PDF Downloads and Digital Codes

PDF Download

• Allows you to print out the code.
• Does not include any of the tools or features embedded in the Digital Codes platform.
• Includes all normal PDF features: Highlight, comments, etc.
• Digital Rights Management
• Does not update with Errata

Digital Codes

The Digital Codes platform offers a suite of tools and features designed to enhance usability, efficiency, and collaboration. Below is a breakdown of the tools and features available exclusively on the platform.

Premium Tools & Features to Markup a Code Title

The tools available to markup a code title are essential for navigating and organizing your code efficiently. Learn more about the Section Action Tool Bar here.

Here are some of the key features:

1. Premium Insights
   • Access code change details, hearing videos, key changes, code interpretations, commentaries, and more.
2. Advanced Search
   • Use multiple filters to narrow search results and locate code sections more accurately.
3. Color-Coded Text
   • View technical changes and amendments at the local, city, and state levels through color coding.
4. Bookmarks and Notes
   • Bookmark sections and add notes for easy reference anytime.
   • Migrate notes from edition to edition. Easily move a note from an older code edition to its newest edition.
5. Content Controls
   • Copy, paste, and print specific sections of codes for streamlined workflows.

Code Intelligence Tools & Features to Enhance Your Code Experience

1. Premium Answers Q&A Database
   • An expanding database of compliance questions and interpretations, included with all Premium subscriptions.
2. ICC AI Navigator
   • Navigate I-Codes efficiently with the help of AI, trained and tested by ICC experts. Available in Beta and included with all Premium subscriptions.
3. Compliance Calculator
   • A growing set of compliance calculators to simplify workflow needs. View the Compliance Calculator feature page for available tools, with new calculators released quarterly.
4. Digital Codes Premium Revit® Add-in
   • Validate architectural drawings with published building codes during the design process. This tool reduces the need for rework and helps ensure accuracy from the start.