This comprehensive, stand-alone residential
code establishes minimum regulations for one- and two-family
dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. It brings together all
building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical
provisions for one- and two-family residences.
The
International
Residential Code® (IRC®)
was created to serve as a complete, comprehensive code
regulating the construction of single-family houses, two-family houses (duplexes) and buildings
consisting of three or more townhouse units.
All buildings within
the scope of the IRC are limited to three stories above grade
plane. For example, a four-story single-family house would fall
within the scope of the
International Building Code®
(IBC®), not the IRC.
The benefits of devoting a
separate code to residential construction include the fact that the user need not navigate through a multitude
of code provisions that do not apply to residential construction
in order to locate that which is applicable. A separate code
also allows for residential and nonresidential code provisions to be
distinct and tailored to the structures that fall within the
appropriate code’s scopes.
The IRC contains coverage for all components of a
house or townhouse, including structural components, fireplaces and
chimneys, thermal insulation, mechanical
systems, fuel gas systems, plumbing systems and electrical systems.
CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 3 BUILDING PLANNING
CHAPTER 4 FOUNDATIONS
CHAPTER 5 FLOORS
CHAPTER 6 WALL CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 7 WALL COVERING
CHAPTER 8 ROOF-CEILING
CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 9 ROOF ASSEMBLIES
CHAPTER 10 CHIMNEYS AND
FIREPLACES
CHAPTER 11 ENERGY EFFICIENCY
CHAPTER 12 MECHANICAL
ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 13 GENERAL
MECHANICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 14 HEATING AND
COOLING EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 15 EXHAUST SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 16 DUCT SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 17 COMBUSTION AIR
CHAPTER 18 CHIMNEYS AND
VENTS
CHAPTER 19 SPECIAL
FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 20 BOILERS AND WATER
HEATERS
CHAPTER 21 HYDRONIC PIPING
CHAPTER 22 SPECIAL PIPING
AND STORAGE SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 23 SOLAR SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 24 FUEL GAS
CHAPTER 25 PLUMBING
ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 26 GENERAL PLUMBING
REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 27 PLUMBING FIXTURES
CHAPTER 28 WATER HEATERS
CHAPTER 29 WATER SUPPLY AND
DISTRIBUTION
CHAPTER 30 SANITARY DRAINAGE
CHAPTER 31 VENTS
CHAPTER 32 TRAPS
CHAPTER 33 STORM DRAINAGE
CHAPTER 34 GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 35 ELECTRICAL
DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 36 SERVICES
CHAPTER 37 BRANCH CIRCUIT
AND FEEDER REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 38 WIRING METHODS
CHAPTER 39 POWER AND
LIGHTING DISTRIBUTION
CHAPTER
40 DEVICES AND LUMINAIRES
CHAPTER 41 APPLIANCE
INSTALLATION
CHAPTER 42 SWIMMING POOLS
CHAPTER 43 CLASS 2
REMOTE-CONTROL, SIGNALING AND POWER-LIMITED CIRCUITS
CHAPTER 44 REFERENCED
STANDARDS
APPENDIX A SIZING AND
CAPACITIES OF GAS PIPING
APPENDIX B SIZING OF VENTING
SYSTEMS SERVING APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH DRAFT HOODS, CATEGORY I
APPLIANCES, AND APPLIANCES LISTED FOR USE WITH TYPE B VENTS
APPENDIX C EXIT TERMINALS OF
MECHANICAL DRAFT AND DIRECT-VENT VENTING
SYSTEMS
APPENDIX D RECOMMENDED
PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY INSPECTION OF AN EXISTING APPLIANCE
INSTALLATION
APPENDIX E MANUFACTURED
HOUSING USED AS DWELLINGS
APPENDIX F RADON CONTROL
METHODS
APPENDIX G SWIMMING POOLS,
SPAS AND HOT TUBS
APPENDIX H PATIO COVERS
APPENDIX I PRIVATE SEWAGE
DISPOSAL
APPENDIX J EXISTING
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
APPENDIX K SOUND
TRANSMISSION
APPENDIX L PERMIT FEES
APPENDIX M HOME DAY CARE—
R-3 OCCUPANCY
APPENDIX N VENTING METHODS
APPENDIX O GRAY WATER
RECYCLING SYSTEMS
APPENDIX P SIZING OF WATER
PIPING SYSTEM
APPENDIX Q ICC INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE
ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS/NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CROSS-REFERENCE
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