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Preface | |
Code Administration and Enforcement | |
Introduction to building codes | |
The building codes: scope and limitations | |
International Building Code | |
International Mechanical Code | |
International Fuel Gas Code | |
International Plumbing Code | |
International Residential Code (IRC) | |
Dwellings and townhouses Manufactured homes | |
Accessory buildings and structures | |
Existing structures | |
Legal aspects, permits and inspections | |
Code adoption | |
Adoption of the IRC | |
Amending the IRC | |
Appendices Local and state laws | |
Authority | |
Authority and duties of the building official | |
Interpretations | |
Alternative methods and modifications | |
Permits | |
Permit application plans and specifications | |
Fees | |
Permit issuance Inspections | |
Required inspections | |
Other inspections | |
Certificate of occupancy | |
Board of appeals | |
Site Development | |
Site preparation: building location, excavation, fill, and grading | |
Location on property | |
Fire separation distance? | |
Separation distance from property line | |
Location of foundations adjacent to slopes | |
Site preparation | |
General requirements | |
Soil properties | |
Fill Storm drainage | |
III Structural | |
Structural Design | |
Criteria Prescriptive and performance | |
Basic loads (live and dead) | |
Live loads | |
Dead loads | |
Deflection | |
Wind, snow, seismic and flood loads Wind? | |
Exposure category? | |
Hurricanes? | |
Tornadoes? | |
Storm shelter | |
Snow Earthquake | |
Floods | |
Footings, foundations and retaining walls | |
Materials Concrete Masonry Wood | |
Footings | |
Footing size | |
Footing depth | |
Foundations Concrete Masonry Wood | |
ICF Foundation drains | |
Dampproofing and waterproofing | |
Retaining walls | |
Framing Floors Walls | |
Ceilings Roof | |
Finishes and Weather Protection | |
Interior and exterior finishes and weather protection | |
Interior finishes | |
Gypsum board Plaster | |
Bathrooms and other areas | |
Carpet Wood Tile | |
Exterior wall covering | |
Water and moisture management | |
Masonry and stone veneer | |
Siding EIFS and stucco | |
Flashing Doors and windows Roof covering | |
Asphalt shingles | |
Wood shingles and shakes | |
Other roof coverings | |
Flashing | |
Health and Safety | |
Floor layout, egress, and other safety considerations | |
Room sizes | |
Ceiling heights | |
Doors Stairs | |
Emergency escape | |
Safety glass | |
Protection from fall (window sill heights and guards) | |
Means of egress | |
Fire safety Smoke alarms | |
Fire sprinkler systems | |
Separation between dwelling units | |
Dwelling separation from garage and other structures | |
Fire resistance rated assemblies | |
Opening locations | |
Light, ventilation, sanitation and heating | |
Natural and artificial light | |
Natural and artificial ventilation | |
Stairway illumination | |
Heating and cooling | |
Toilet and bathing facilities | |
Cooking and cleaning facilities (will include sinks, dish cleaning requirements, hot water requirements and other such issues) | |
Chimneys and fireplaces | |
Masonry and pre-manufactured | |
Chimney lining and airflow | |
Protection of wood and other combustible elements | |
Hearth | |
Building Utilities | |
Mechanical/fuel gas | |
Heating | |
Cooling | |
Combustion air | |
Gas appliances | |
Gas piping and protection | |
Plumbing Water service | |
Water distribution | |
Sanitary sewer | |
Water supply protection | |
Venting systems | |
Electrical Service | |
Branch circuits | |
Wiring Grounding | |
Outlet distribution GFCI and AFCI protection | |
Devices and fixtures | |
Energy Conservation | |
Energy conservation | |
Building insulation | |
Mechanical equipment efficiency | |
Electrical fixtures efficiency | |
Windows and doors | |
Protection from other hazards | |
Termite, wood decay, rust and Radon Wood decay locations (further consideration is needed for overlap with framing chapter and discussion of wood protection standards. Author to decide where to address each.) | |
Rust and protection of metals (corrosion resistanc | |
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