2015 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings 1st Edition
2015 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings 1st Edition
Book Overview
- The 2015 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings 1st Edition uses these provisions to provide detailed insight into the construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories high. This comprehensive code for homebuilding combines building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy, and electrical provisions into a single resource. Using foundational principles that facilitate the use of new materials and building designs to guide the content, this reference guide also establishes minimum regulations using prescriptive provisions. This updated code includes information on common walls separating townhouses, remodeling of an existing basement, ramps that do not serve the required egress door, and carbon monoxide alarms.
- Key aspects:
- Unified Code Format
- Building Planning and Construction (Chapters 1–3)
- Foundations and Structural Systems (Chapters 4–6)
- Fire Safety and Separation
- Mechanical Systems (Chapter 13–24)
- Fuel Gas Systems (Chapters 24–33)
- Plumbing Systems (Chapters 25–33)
- Electrical Systems (Chapters 34–43)
- Energy Efficiency (Chapter 11)
- Highlights:
- Prescriptive Construction Standards
- Enhanced Life Safety Requirements
- Accessibility and Usability
Key Features & Benefits
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- The 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 1st Edition, provides a comprehensive model code that governs construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use, and occupancy of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories.
Published by the International Code Council (ICC), the 2015 IRC integrates provisions from:
- Building
- Plumbing
- Mechanical
- Fuel Gas
- Energy
- Electrical
It consolidates these disciplines into a single code volume, making it the primary residential code adopted by many U.S. states and jurisdictions.
- The 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings is practically applied as the primary construction standard for residential buildings across the United States. It governs how homes are designed, built, inspected, and maintained, ensuring safety, structural integrity, energy efficiency, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical compliance.
The 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) involves becoming proficient in how to navigate, interpret, and apply the code to residential construction scenarios.
The 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings includes several visual and organizational tools that are designed to make the code easier to navigate, understand, apply, and use during licensing exams or fieldwork. These tools help users locate information quickly and improve clarity across multiple disciplines (structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy).
Book Details
- Publisher: International Code Council
- Edition/Release Date: 1st edition (June 19, 2014)
- ISBN: List the ISBN number.
- Pages: 932
- Dimensions : 9.25 x 1.75 x 11.5 inches
- Format: Paperback / Softbound
- Target Audience: Professionals
Pricing & Purchase Information
• Price: $186.99
• Shipping: Free shipping on orders over $250.
• Formats Available: Physical Book
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