{"product_id":"2021-international-residential-code-international-code-council-series","title":"2021 International Residential Code (International Code Council Series)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e2021 International Residential Code (IRC) – Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas \u0026amp; Electrical Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2021 International Residential Code (IRC)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a comprehensive code covering building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and electrical requirements for \u003cstrong\u003eone- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories\u003c\/strong\u003e. It provides an essential reference for residential construction professionals, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, builders, and code officials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 edition includes numerous important updates affecting residential construction, structural design, fire safety, plumbing, mechanical systems, electrical requirements, decks, wind design, and emerging construction methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Updates in the 2021 IRC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraced wall lines must be placed on a physical wall or between multiple walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated separation for two-family dwellings is \u003cstrong\u003e1 hour\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether or not a lot line exists between units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmergency escape and rescue openings require a clear \u003cstrong\u003e36-inch-wide path\u003c\/strong\u003e to a public way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered design is required for storm shelters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabitable attics are limited to one-half the area of the story below, with sprinklers required in the dwelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpdated wind speed maps correspond with \u003cstrong\u003eIBC and ASCE 7\u003c\/strong\u003e maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeck design requirements now address snow loads, tributary area for footings and post height, and guard details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific requirements for deck guardrails have been added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComponent and cladding wind pressures are updated for new design wind speeds and hip or gable roof profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum footing size tables have been revised to better reflect current construction practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCripple wall requirements now apply only to exterior cripple walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew appendices address \u003cstrong\u003ecob construction and 3D-printed construction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced ventilation systems may use a \u003cstrong\u003e30% reduction in airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial gas cooking appliances are prohibited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater test head pressure for DWV systems has increased to \u003cstrong\u003e10 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir vacuum testing is permitted for plastic piping DWV systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection P2904 for dwelling sprinklers has been expanded to more closely align with \u003cstrong\u003eNFPA 13D\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn emergency service disconnect is required in a readily accessible outdoor location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esurge-protective device (SPD)\u003c\/strong\u003e is required at the service panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitchen receptacle requirements for peninsular and island countertops are determined by countertop surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 IRC is a valuable reference for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidential builders and contractors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchitects and engineers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding and code inspectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction professionals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlumbing and mechanical contractors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical professionals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidential designers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCode officials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents and construction educators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-nostyle a-vertical a-spacing-none detail-bullet-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan 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