2018
International
Residential Code for
One and Two Family Dwellings (IRC)
International Code Council (ICC)
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
2018 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.
Table of Contents:
1. Scope and Administration
2. Definitions
3. Building Planning
4. Foundations
5. Floors
6. Wall Construction
7. Wall Covering
8. Roof-Ceiling Construction
9. Roof Assemblies
10. Chimneys and Fireplaces
11. Energy Efficiency
12. Mechanical Administration
13. General Mechanical System Requirements
14. Heating and Cooling Equipment and Appliances
15. Exhaust Systems
16. Duct Systems
17. Combustion Air
18. Chimneys and Vents
19. Special Appliances, Equipment and System
20. Boilers and Water Heaters
21. Hydronic Piping
22. Special Piping and Storage Systems
23. Solar Thermal Energy Systems
24. Fuel Gas
25. Plumbing Administration
26. General Plumbing Requirements
27. Plumbing Fixture
28. Water Heaters
29. Water Supply and Distribution
30. Sanitary Drainage
31. Vents
32. Traps
33. Storm Drainage
34. General Requirements
35. Electrical Definitions
36. Services
37. Branch Circuit and Feeder Requirements
38. Wiring Methods
39. Power and Lighting Distribution
40. Devices and Luminaires
41. Appliance Installation
42. Swimming Pools
43. Class 3 Remote-Control Signaling and Power Limited Circuits
44. Referenced Standards
45. Appendix A: Siting and Capacities of Gas Piping
46. Appendix B: Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances
Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances and Appliances
Listed for Use with Type B Vents
47. Appendix C: Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and
Direct-Vent Venting Systems
48. Appendix D: Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of
Existing Appliance Installation
49. Appendix E: Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings
50. Appendix F: Radon Control Methods
51. Appendix G: Piping Standards for Various Applications
52. Appendix H: Patio Covers
53. Appendix I: Private Sewage Disposal
54. Appendix J: Existing Buildings and Structures
55. Appendix K: Sound Transmission
56. Appendix L: Permit Fees
57. Appendix M: Home Day Care- R-3 Occupancy
58. Appendix N: Venting Methods
59. Appendix O: Automatic Vehicular Gates
60. Appendix P: Sizing of Water Piping System
61. Appendix Q: Tiny Houses
62. Appendix R: Light Straw-Clay Construction
63. Appendix S: Strawbale Construction
64. Appendix T: Solar Ready Provisions-Detached One and
Two-Family Dwellings and Townhouses
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