Significant changes to the International Residential Code, 2021 edition txt
Stephen A. Van Note ; Sandra Hyde, P.E.
- 2021 edition
- 287 p. ill. ; photo. ; col. ; 28 cm. book
PART 1 Administration Chapters 1 and 2 -- R102.7.1 Additions, Alterations or Repairs -- R202 Definition of Emergency Escape and Rescue Opening -- R202 Definition of Townhouse -- PART 2 Building Planning Chapter 3 -- R301.1.4 Intermodal Shipping Containers -- R301.2 Wind Speeds -- Table R301.2.1(1) Component and Cladding Wind Pressures -- R301.2.1.1 Special Wind Regions -- R301.2.2.6 Irregular Buildings in Seismic Areas -- R301.2.2.10 Seismic Anchorage of Water Heaters -- R301.3 Story Height -- R302.2 Townhouses -- R302.3 Two-Family Dwelling Separation -- R302.4 Dwelling Unit Rated Penetrations -- R302.5 Dwelling-Garage Opening Protection -- R303.1 Mechanical Ventilation -- R305.1 Ceiling Height-- R308.4.5 Glazing and Wet Surfaces -- R308.6 Skylight Glass Retention Screens -- R310.1 Emergency Escape and Rescue Opening Required -- R310.2 Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings -- R310.3, R310.4 Area Wells for Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings -- R310.5, 8310.6, 8310.7 Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings in Existing Buildings -- R311.7, R311.8 Stairways and Ramps -- R311.7.7 Stairway and Landing Walking Surface -- R312.2 Window Fall Protection -- R314.3 Smoke Alarm Locations -- R315.2.2 Carbon Monoxide Alarms -- R317.1 Protection of Wood Against Decay -- R320 Accessibility -- R323 Storm Shelters -- R324.3 Photovoltaic Systems -- R326 Habitable Attics -- PART 3 Building Construction Chapters 4 through 10 -- Table R403.1(1) Footings Below Light-Frame Construction -- R406.2 Foundation Waterproofing -- R408.8 Vapor Retarder in Crawlspaces -- R506.2.3 Vapor Retarders Under Concrete Slabs -- R507 Deck Loads -- R507.3 Deck Footings -- R507.4 Deck Posts -- R507.5 Deck Beams -- R507.5 Deck Joists -- R507.7 Decking -- R507.10 Exterior Guards -- Table R602.3(1) Fasteners — Roof and Wall -- Table R602.3(1) Fasteners — Roof Sheathing -- Table R602.3(2) Alternate Attachments -- R602.9 Cripple Walls -- R602.10.1.2 Location of Braced Wall Lines -- R602.10.2.2 Location of Braced Wall Panels (BWPs) -- R602.10.3(1) Bracing for Winds -- Table R602.10.3(3) Seismic Wall Bracing -- Table R602.10.3(4) Adjustment Factors — Seismic -- R602.10.6.5 Stone and Masonry Veneer -- R609.4.1 Garage Doors -- R702.7 Vapor Retarders -- R703.2, R703.7.3 Water-Resistive Barriers -- Table R703.8.4(1) Veneer Attachment -- R703.11.2 Vinyl Siding Installation Over Foam Plastic Sheathing -- R704 Soffits -- R802 Wood Roof Framing -- Table R802.5.2(1) Heel Joint Connections -- R802.6 Rafter and Ceiling Joist Bearing -- Table R804.3 CFS Roof Framing Fasteners -- R905.4.4.1 Metal Roof Shingle Wind Resistance -- PART 4 Energy Conservation Chapter 11 -- N1101.6 Definition of High-Efficacy Light Sources -- N1101.7 Climate Zones -- N1101.13 Compliance Options -- N1101.13.5 Additional Energy Efficiency Requirements -- N1101.14 Permanent Energy Certificate -- N1102.1 Building Thermal Envelope -- Tables N1102.1.2 and N1102.1.3 Insulation and Fenestration Requirements -- N1102.2 Ceiling Insulation -- N1102.2.4 Access Hatches and Doors -- N1102.2.7 R-Value Reduction for Walls with Partial Structural Sheathing -- N1102.2.7 Floor Insulation -- N1102.2.8 Unconditioned Basement -- N1102.4 and Table N1102.4.1.1 Building Air Leakage and Testing -- N1102.4.6 Air-Sealed Electrical Boxes -- N1103.3 Duct Installation -- N1103.3.5 Duct Testing 205 N1103.6 Mechanical Ventilation -- N1104 Lighting Equipment -- N1105 and Table N1105.2 Total Building Performance Analysis -- N1106 and Table N1106.2 Energy Rating Index Analysis -- N1108 Additional Efficiency Package Options -- PART 5 Mechanical Chapters 12 through 23 -- M1505 Balanced Ventilation System Credit -- M1802.4 Blocked Vent Switch for Oil-fired Appliances -- M2101 Hydronic Piping Systems Installation -- PART 6 Fuel Gas Chapter 24 -- G2403 Definitions of Point of Delivery and Service Meter Assembly -- G2414.8.3 Threaded Joint Sealing -- G2415.5 Fittings in Concealed Locations -- G2427.5.5.1 Chimney Lining -- G2427.8 Through-the-wall Vent Terminal Clearances -- G2439.5 Makeup Air for Dryer Installed in a Closet -- G2447.2 Commercial Cooking Appliances Prohibited PART 7 Plumbing Chapters 25 through 33 -- P2503.5.1 Drain, Waste and Vent Systems Testing -- P2708.4, P2713.3 Shower and Bathtub Control Valves -- P2904 Installation Practices for Residential Sprinklers -- P2905.3 Length of Hot Water Piping to Fixtures -- P3005.2.10.1 Removable Fixture Traps as Cleanouts -- P3011 Relining of Building Sewers and Building Drains -- PART 8 Electrical Chapters 34 through 43 -- E3601.8 Emergency Service Disconnects -- E3606.5 Service Surge-Protective Device -- E3703.4 Bathroom Branch Circuits -- E3703.5 Garage Branch Circuits -- E3901.4 Kitchen Countertop and Work Surface Receptacles -- E3902 GFCI Protection for 250-Volt Receptacles -- E3902.5 GFCI Protection for Basement Receptacles -- E3902.10 GFCI Protection for Indoor Damp and \Vet Locations -- PART 9 Appendices Appendix A through W -- AF104 Radon Testing -- Appendix AU Cob Construction -- Appendix AW 3D Printed Buildings --
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