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

International Code Council

ISBN 10: 1609837371 / ISBN 13: 9781609837372

Published by ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning), 2017

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2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (International Code Council Series) 1st Edition.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1759215996160

Bibliographic Details

• Title: 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (International Code Council Series)
• Publisher: ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning)
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1609837371
• ISBN 13: 9781609837372
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 5.08W x 21.59H x 27.94D centimeters 5.08 centimeters width by 21.59 centimeters height by 27.94 centimeters depth
• Weight: 2268 grams
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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 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.