| 2018 International Residential Code for One- And Two-Family Dwellings Contributor(s): International Code Council (Author) |
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ISBN: 1609837371 ISBN-13: 9781609837372 Publisher: International Code Council OUR PRICE: $177.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Arts & Humanities - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades - Technology & Engineering | Construction - General |
| Dewey: 690.802 |
| Physical Information: 1.9" H x 8.4" W x 11" (5.00 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): International Code Council: - 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. |