2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (International Code Council Series) - Softcover

Jim Frederick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1609837371 ISBN 13: 9781609837372

Publisher: ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning), 2017

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

ICC is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive, coordinated national model construction codes. To date, 48 U.S. states have adopted various international codes from ICC.

Edition details

• Publisher: ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning)
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1609837371
• ISBN 13: 9781609837372
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 962