2018 IRC international residential code for one- and two-family dwellings
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 Categ...
| Format: | Books Print Book |
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| Language: | English |
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Country Club Hills, IL :
International Code Council, Inc.,
2017.
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| Summary: |
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. |
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| Item Description: |
"Includes residential requirements from NFPA 70: National Electrical Code 2017; the electrical code designated for use with the I-codes"--Cover. |
| Physical Description: |
xxiv, 962 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781609837372 1609837371 1609837363 9781609837365 |