Significant Changes to the International Residential Code: 2009 Edition

This is the resource that code users are raving about ? a guide that helps to identify specific changes between the 2006 and 2009 editions of the International Residential Code?, while also providing the reason and rationale behind those changes. This book?s effectiveness lies in its focus, which is primarily aimed at the most critical provisions, the most commonly used provisions, and provisions that have had a significant change in application, so that users can readily identify what changes occurred and why. A straight forward analysis of the impact of each change on the code's application rounds out the comprehensive coverage. This resource also helps to familiarize building and fire officials, plans examiners, inspectors, design professionals, and others in the building construction industry with the many important changes that have resulted in the 2009 International Residential Code?.

Stephen A. Van Note is a member of the senior technical staff of the International Code Council (ICC) where, as part of the Product Development team, he is responsible for authoring technical resource materials in support of the International Codes. His role also includes the management, review and technical editing of publications authored by outside sources. Prior to joining ICC in 2006, Van Note was building official for Linn County, Iowa. He has 15 years experience in code administration and enforcement, and over 20 years experience in the construction field including project planning and management for residential, commercial and industrial buildings. A certified building official and plans examiner, Van Note also holds certifications in five inspection categories.