2018 International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, Loose-leaf Version

Author: International Code CouncilBrand: ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning)Edition: 1Binding: Loose LeafNumber Of Pages: 962Release Date: 18-09-2017Details: Product 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