2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC)
Also Known As:
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:
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.
Details
History and complementary documents
History
| Language(s) | English |
| ISBN | 9781609837372|9781609837365 |
| File Size | 28.2 MB |
Purchase
Right after completing the purchase process, you will immediately get a digital copy of this standard which is:
Not Locked
Printable
Multi-User
$
32.00
