2021 International Residential Code for 1 & 2 Family Dwellings, Tabbed & Highlighted

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 2021 IRC® contains many important changes such as:

Braced wall lines must be placed on a physical wall or placed between multiple walls.
The rated separation for two-family dwellings is 1 hour whether or not a lot line exists between units.
Emergency escape and rescue openings require a clear 36-inch-wide path to a public way.
An engineered design is required for storm shelters.
A habitable attic is limited to one-half the area of the story below and the dwelling requires sprinklers.
Updated Wind Speed maps match IBC and ASCE 7 maps.
Deck design now considers snow load, tributary area for footing and post height, and guard details.
Specific requirements for deck guardrails were added.
Component and cladding wind pressures in Table R301.2(2) are updated for new design wind speeds and hip or gable roof profiles.
Minimum footing size tables are revised to more accurately reflect current practice…….and more