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ICC IRC-2018
- 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC)
- standard by International Code Council, 2017
- Publisher: ICC
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Full Description
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.
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