ICC IRC-2018

2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC)

International Code Council , 2017

Publisher: ICC

File Format: PDF

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Description

Standard By:International Code Council , 2017

Published:2017

Pages:991

ISBN(s):9781609837372

File Size:1 file , 30 MB

Language:English

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This comprehensive code comprises all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and electrical requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories.

The IRC contains many important changes such as:

An updated seismic map reflects the most conservative Seismic Design Category (SDC) based on any soil type and a new map reflects less conservative SDCs when Site Class A, B or D is applicable.
The townhouse separation provisions now include options for using two separate fire-resistant-rated walls or a common wall.
An emergency escape and rescue opening is no longer required in basement sleeping rooms where the dwelling has an automatic fire sprinkler system and the basement has a second means of egress or an emergency escape opening.
The exemption for interconnection of smoke alarms in existing areas has been deleted.
New girder/header tables have been revised to incorporate the use of #2 Southern Pine in lieu of #1 Southern Pine.
New tables address alternative wood stud heights and the required number of full height studs in high wind areas.