Everybodys Building Code Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CONTENTS

PREFACE

PREFACE FOR HOME INSPECTORS

INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING CODES

CHAPTER 1: BUILDING PERMITS AND CODE ADMINISTRATION

BUILDINGS GOVERNED BY THE IRC (R101.2)
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS (R102.4)
BUILDING PERMITS (R105)
INSPECTIONS (R109)
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (R110)

CHAPTER 2: DEFINITIONS

CHAPTER 3: BUILDING DESIGN AND SAFETY

SEISMIC AND WIND DESIGN AREAS (R301)
DEFLECTION (BENDING) OF STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (R301.7)
FIRE SEPARATION BETWEEN BUILDINGS (R302.1)
TOWNHOUSES (R302.2)
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS (R302.3)
PENETRATIONS IN FIRE-RESISTIVE WALLS AND CEILINGS (R302.4)
FIRE SEPARATION BETWEEN GARAGE AND HOME (R302.5 AND R302.6)
FIREBLOCKING (R302.11)
DRAFTSTOPPING (R302.12)
INSULATION CLEARANCE TO HEAT-PRODUCING DEVICES (R302.13)
HABITABLE ROOMS LIGHT AND VENTILATION (R303)
BATHROOM LIGHT AND VENTILATION (R303.3)
OUTDOOR AIR INTAKE AND EXHAUST OPENINGS (R303.4)
STAIRWAY LIGHTING (R303.6)
ROOM SIZE AND CEILING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS (R304 AND R305)
PLUMBING FIXTURE MINIMUM CLEARANCES
AND REQUIREMENTS (R306 AND 307)
SAFETY GLAZING (R308)
SKYLIGHTS AND SLOPED GLAZING (R308.6)
EMERGENCY ESCAPE OPENINGS (R310 AND R311)
EXTERIOR DOORS (R311.1 - R311.3)
HALLWAYS (R311.6)
STAIRWAYS (R311.7)
HANDRAILS (R311.7.7)
RAMPS (R311.8)
GUARDS (R312)
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (R313)
SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS (R314 AND R315)
FOAM PLASTIC INSULATION AND TRIM (R316)
WOOD ON CONCRETE AND MASONRY, WOOD IN THE GROUND,
WOOD EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER (R317)
TERMITE PROTECTION (R318)
SITE ADDRESS (R319)
ACCESSIBILITY (R320)
FLOOD-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION (R322)

CHAPTER 4: FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION

EXTERIOR SURFACE DRAINAGE AND GUTTERS (R401.3 AND R801.3)
CONCRETE STRENGTH (R402.2)
FOOTINGS (R403)
FOUNDATION AND RETAINING WALLS (R404.5)
FOUNDATION DRAINS AND DAMPPROOFING (R405 AND R406)
CRAWL SPACES (R408)

CHAPTER 5: FLOOR CONSTRUCTION

APPLICATION OF THE MATERIAL IN THIS CHAPTER
DECKS (R502.2.2)
WOOD FLOOR JOIST SPANS (R502.3)
WOOD HEADER AND GIRDER SPANS (R502.5)
WOOD FLOOR FRAMING (R502)
WOOD FLOOR JOIST AND TRUSS BORING AND NOTCHING (R502.8)
FLOOR JOIST OPENINGS (R502.10)
WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEATHING (R503.2)
CONCRETE SLAB-ON-GRADE FLOORS (R506)

CHAPTER 6: WALL CONSTRUCTION

VAPOR RETARDERS (R601.3)
WOOD NAILING SCHEDULE (R602.3)
WALL HEIGHT AND STUD SPACING (R602.3.1)
SILL, SOLE, AND TOP PLATES (R602.3.2 AND R602.3.4)
WOOD STUD AND PLATE BORING AND NOTCHING (R602.6)
CRIPPLE WALLS (R602.9)
WALL BRACING (R602.10)
MASONRY WALLS ABOVE GRADE (R606, R607, R608)
GLASS BLOCK WALLS (R610)
WINDOW AND GLASS DOOR INSTALLATION (R613)

CHAPTER 7: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WALL COVERING

DRYWALL (GYPSUM BOARD)
INTERIOR APPLICATION (R702.3 AND R702.4)
EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS (R703)
STUCCO APPLICATION (R703.6)
MASONRY (BRICK) AND STONE VENEER (R703.7)
FLASHING (R703.8)

CHAPTER 8: ROOF AND CEILING CONSTRUCTION

GUTTERS (R801.3)
CEILING JOIST AND RAFTER FRAMING DETAILS (R802.3)
CEILING JOIST AND RAFTER SPANS (R802.4 AND R802.5)
CEILING JOIST AND RAFTER BORING AND NOTCHING (R802.7)
CEILING JOIST AND RAFTER OPENINGS (R802.9)
WOOD TRUSS INSTALLATION AND BRACING (R802.10)
ATTIC VENTILATION (R806)
ATTIC ACCESS (R807)

CHAPTER 9: ROOF COVERINGS AND FLASHING

ROOF FLASHING AND DRAINAGE (R903)
ASPHALT (FIBERGLASS) SHINGLE ROOF COVERING
MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION (R905.2)
CONCRETE AND CLAY TILE ROOF COVERING
MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION (R905.3)
METAL SHINGLE ROOF COVERING MATERIALS
AND INSTALLATION (R905.4)
MINERAL-SURFACED ROLL ROOF COVERING
MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION (R905.5)
SLATE AND SLATE TYPE SHINGLE ROOF COVERING
MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION (R905.6)
WOOD SHINGLE ROOF COVERING
MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION (R905.7)
WOOD SHAKE ROOF COVERING
MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION (R905.8)
LOW SLOPE (FLAT) ROOF COVERING
MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION (R905.9 AND 11-15)
METAL PANEL ROOF COVERING
MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION (R905.10)
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF ROOF COVERINGS (R907)

CHAPTER 10: FIREPLACES AND CHIMNEYS

MASONRY FIREPLACES (R1001)
MASONRY CHIMNEYS (R1003)
FIREPLACE COMBUSTION AIR (R1006)
FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACES AND CHIMNEYS
(R1004, R1005, G2430, G2432 AND, G2433)

CHAPTER 11: ENERGY EFFICIENCY

LIMITATIONS OF THE MATERIAL IN THIS CHAPTER
BUILDINGS GOVERNED BY IRC ENERGY EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
INSULATION INSTALLATION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY DEFINITIONS
INSULATION AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS (N1102)

CHAPTER 12: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE (M1201 AND M1202)

CHAPTER 13: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ACCESS TO MECHANICAL APPLIANCES (M1305)
OIL AND SOLID-FUEL APPLIANCE
CLEARANCE REDUCTION TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS (M1306)
APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, ANCHORAGE,
ELEVATION, AND PROTECTION

CHAPTER 14: HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT

HVAC EQUIPMENT
GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (M1401)
ELECTRIC RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (M1406)
ELECTRIC HEATING ELEMENTS INSTALLED IN
HVAC DUCTS, HEAT PUMPS, AND AIR CONDITIONERS (M1407)
VENTED FLOOR FURNACES (M1408 AND G2437)
VENTED WALL FURNACES (M1409 AND G2436)
VENTED ROOM HEATERS (M1410)
AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DISPOSAL (M1411)
COOLANT ACCESS CAPS (M1411.6)
EVAPORATIVE COOLING EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (M1413)

CHAPTER 15: KITCHEN AND CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUST SYSTEMS

VENTILATION FAN DISCHARGE LOCATION
CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUST SYSTEMS (M1502 AND G2439)
KITCHEN RANGE HOODS AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS (M1503)

CHAPTER 16: HVAC DUCT SYSTEMS

FLEXIBLE DUCT INSTALLATION (M1601.3)
FRAMING CAVITY RETURN DUCTS (M1601.1.1)
UNDERGROUND DUCTS (M1601.1.2)
CRAWL SPACE USED AS HVAC SUPPLY PLENUM (M1601.5)
OUTDOOR AND RETURN AIR
LOCATION AND INSTALLATION (M1403, M1602 AND G2442)

CHAPTER 17: COMBUSTION AIR

CHAPTER 18: CHIMNEYS AND VENTS
FOR LIQUID AND SOLID-FUEL APPLIANCES

APPLIANCES GOVERNED BY THIS CHAPTER
CHIMNEYS AND VENTS FOR LIQUID AND SOLID-FUEL
APPLIANCES GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (M1801)
ADDING OR REMOVING LIQUID AND SOILD-FUEL
APPLIANCES FROM CHIMNEYS AND VENTS (M1801.3)
DRAFT HOODS, DRAFT REGULATORS, AND DAMPERS
FOR LIQUID AND SOLID-FUEL APPLIANCES (M1802)
CONNECTION OF VENT CONNECTORS TO CHIMNEYS
FOR LIQUID AND SOLID-FUEL APPLIANCES (M1803 AND 1805)
VENTS FOR LIQUID AND SOILD-FUEL APPLIANCES (M1804)

CHAPTER 19: SPECIAL FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT

KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT (M1901 and G2447)
SAUNA HEATERS (M1902 AND G2440)

CHAPTER 20: BOILERS AND WATER HEATERS

HOT WATER AND STEAM BOILERS (M2001 AND G2452)
WATER HEATER INSTALLATION AND ACCESS (M2005)
POOL HEATER INSTALLATION (M2006)

CHAPTER 21: HYDRONIC PIPING

HYDRONIC PIPING SYSTEMS (M2101)

CHAPTER 22: OIL PIPING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS

OIL PIPING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS (M2201)

CHAPTER 23: SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS (M2301)

CHAPTER 24: FUEL GAS

GAS APPLIANCES AND GAS PIPING SYSTEMS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (G2401, G2403-G2405)
GAS APPLIANCES PROHIBITED LOCATIONS AND
PROHIBITED COMBUSTION AIR SOURCES (G2406)
COMBUSTION AIR FOR GAS APPLIANCES
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (G2407)
COMBUSTION AIR FOR GAS APPLIANCES
FROM INSIDE THE BUILDING (G2407.5)
COMBUSTION AIR FOR GAS APPLIANCES
FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING (G2407.6)
COMBUSTION AIR FOR GAS APPLIANCES
FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE BUILDING (G2407.7)
GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION (G2408)
GAS APPLIANCE CLEARANCE REDUCTION
TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS (G2409)
GAS PIPING SYSTEM GROUNDING AND BONDING (G2410 AND G2411)
GAS PIPING GENERAL INSTALLATION,
MODIFICATION, AND IDENTIFICATION (G2412)
GAS PIPE SIZING (G2413)
GAS PIPE MATERIALS (G2414)
GAS PIPE INSTALLATION AND PROTECTION (G2415)
GAS PIPE INSPECTION, TESTING, AND PURGING (G2417)
GAS PIPE SUPPORT (G2418 AND G2424)
DRIPS AND SEDIMENT TRAPS (G2419)
GAS SHUTOFF VALVES (G2420)
GAS PRESSURE REGULATORS (G2421)
GAS CONNECTIONS TO APPLIANCES (G2422)
VENTS FOR GAS APPLIANCES
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (G2425, G2426, G2427)
ADDING OR REMOVING GAS APPLIANCES
FROM CHIMNEYS AND VENTS (G2425.15)
VENTING GAS APPLIANCES
USING A MASONRY CHIMNEY (G2427.5)
GAS VENT ROOF TERMINATION (G2427.6)
SINGLE WALL VENTS FOR GAS APPLIANCES (G2427.7)
VENT TERMINATION FOR MECHANICAL DRAFT
AND DIRECT VENT APPLIANCES (G2427.8)
VENT CONNECTORS FOR CATEGORY I
GAS APPLIANCES (G2427.10)
GAS VENT DRAFT HOODS AND DAMPERS
(G2427.12, G2427.13, G2427.14)
GAS VENT SIZE TABLES DEFINITIONS (G2428.1)
TYPE B GAS VENT SIZE FOR ONE APPLIANCE
GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMPLES (G2428.2)
TYPE B GAS VENT SIZE TABLE FOR ONE APPLIANCE
USING TYPE B VENT CONNECTOR (G2428.2-1)
TYPE B GAS VENT SIZE TABLE FOR ONE APPLIANCE
USING SINGLE WALL VENT CONNECTOR (G2428.2-2)
TYPE B GAS VENT SIZE FOR MULTIPLE APPLIANCES
GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMPLES (G2428.3)
TYPE B GAS VENT SIZE TABLE FOR MULTIPLE APPLIANCES
USING TYPE B VENT CONNECTOR (G2428.3-1)
TYPE B GAS VENT SIZE TABLE FOR MULTIPLE APPLIANCES
USING SINGLE WALL VENT CONNECTOR (G2428.3-2)
MASONRY CHIMNEY SIZE TABLE WHEN CHIMNEY USED AS VENT
FOR GAS APPLIANCES USING TYPE B VENT CONNECTOR (G2428.3-3)
MASONRY CHIMNEY SIZE TABLE WHEN CHIMNEY USED AS VENT
FOR GAS APPLIANCES USING SINGLE WALL
VENT CONNECTOR (G2428.3-4)
UNVENTED GAS ROOM HEATERS (G2445)
GAS COOKING APPLIANCES (G2447)
GAS LIGHTING (G2450)

CHAPTER 25: PLUMBING ADMINISTRATION

PLUMBING SYSTEMS CHANGES, INSPECTION, TESTING,
AND MAINTENANCE (P2502 AND P2503)

CHAPTER 26: GENERAL PLUMBING INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

PLUMBING PIPE GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

CHAPTER 27: PLUMBING FIXTURES

DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN PLUMBING SYSTEMS
PLUMBING FIXTURES GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
SHOWERS (P2708 AND P2709)

CHAPTER 28: WATER HEATERS

WATER HEATER DRIP PANS AND RELIEF VALVES

CHAPTER 29: WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

BACKFLOW PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLY (P2902)
BACKFLOW PROTECTION BY AIR GAPS (P2902.3.1)
BACKFLOW PROTECTION USING BACKFLOW
PREVENTION DEVICES (P2902.3 - P2902.6)
WATER SUPPLY GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (P2903)
WATER SUPPLY PIPE SIZE (P2903.7)
WATER SUPPLY VALVES (P2903.9)
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (P2904)
WATER SERVICE AND DISTRIBUITON PIPE
GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (P2905)
REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT UNITS (P2908.2)

CHAPTER 30: SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS

DRAINAGE AND SEWER PIPE MATERIALS, FITTINGS, AND JOINTS
DRAINAGE AND SEWER PIPE SIZE (P3005.4)
DRAINAGE AND SEWER PIPE FITTINGS DEFINITIONS (P3005.1)
DRAINAGE AND SEWER PIPE FITTINGS INSTALLATION (P3005.1)
DRAINAGE AND SEWER PIPE CLEANOUTS (P3005.2)
SEWAGE PUMPS AND EJECTORS (P3007)
BACKWATER VALVES (P3008)

CHAPTER 31: PLUMBING VENTS

PLUMBING VENTS GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
VENT EXTERIOR TERMINATIONS (P3103)
FIXTURE DRAINS (P3105)
INDIVIDUAL VENTS (P3106)
COMMON VENTS (P3107)
WET VENTS (P3108)
WASTE STACK VENTS (P3109)
CIRCUIT VENTS (P3110)
COMBINATION WASTE AND VENT (P3111)
ISLAND FIXTURE VENTS (P3112)
VENT PIPE SIZE (P3113)
AIR ADMITTANCE VALVES (P3114)

CHAPTER 32: TRAPS

FIXTURE TRAPS (P3201)

CHAPTER 33: STORM WATER DRAINAGE

UNDERGROUND STORM WATER DRAINS
SUMP PITS AND PUMPS

CHAPTER 34: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
(E3401 - E3404)
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ACCESS AND CLEARANCES (E3405)
WIRE SPLICES AND GENERAL WIRE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
(E3406 AND E3407)

CHAPTER 35: DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

CHAPTER 36: ELECTRICAL SERVICES

ELECTRICAL SERVICES GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (E3601)
ELECTRICAL SERVICE LOAD CALCULATION (E3602)
ELECTRICAL SERVICE, FEEDER, AND
GROUNDING ELECTRODE WIRE SIZE (E3603)
SERVICE DROP CLEARANCES AND INSTALLATION (E3604)
SERVICE ENTRANCE WIRE AND MAST INSTALLATION (E3605)
SERVICE GROUNDING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (E3607)
GROUNDING ELECTRODES (E3608)
BONDING (E3609)
GROUNDING ELECTRODE WIRES (E3610 AND E3611)

CHAPTER 37: BRANCH CIRCUIT AND FEEDER REQUIREMENTS

MULTIWIRE BRANCH CIRCUITS (E3701.5)
BRANCH CIRCUIT VOLTAGE AND AMERAGE RATINGS (E3702)
BRANCH CIRCUITS REQUIRED (E3703)
FEEDER LOAD CALCULATION (E3704)
WIRE SIZING AND OVERCURRENT PROTECTION (E3705)
PANELBOARD PROTECTION AND RATING (E3706)

CHAPTER 38: WIRING METHODS

WIRING METHODS DEFINITION
KNOB-AND-TUBE WIRING
WIRING METHODS AND ALLOWED USES (E3801)
ABOVE GROUND WIRING INSTALLATION (E3802)
BELOW GROUND WIRING INSTALLATION (E3803)

CHAPTER 39: RECEPTACLE, LIGHT, AND WIRING INSTALLATION

RECEPTACLE INSTALLATION (E3901)
GROUND-FAULT AND ARC-FAULT PROTECTION REQUIRED LOCATIONS
(E3902)
LIGHT FIXTURE REQUIRED LOCATIONS (E3903)
CONDUIT, TUBING, AND CABLE INSTALLATION (E3904)
JUNCTION BOXES AND DEVICE BOXES (E3905 AND E3906)
CABINETS AND PANELBOARDS (E3907)
EQUIPMENT GROUNDING (E3908)
FLEXIBLE CORDS (E3909)

CHAPTER 40: FINAL INSTALLATION OF SWITCHES,

RECEPTACLES, AND LIGHTS
SWITCH INSTALLATION (E4001)
RECEPTACLE INSTALLATION (E4002)
LIGHT FIXTURE INSTALLATION (E4003 AND E4004)
CLOTHES CLOSET LIGHT INSTALLATION (E4003.11)
TRACK LIGHTS (E4005)

CHAPTER 41: APPLIANCE INSTALLATION

APPLIANCE DEFINITION
APPLIANCE INSTALLATION (E4101)

CHAPTER 42: ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POOLS,

SPAS, WHIRLPOOL TUBS, FOUNTAINS
APPLICATION OF THE MATERIAL IN THIS CHAPTER
SWIMMING POOL AND SPA DEFINITIONS (E4201)
SWIMMING POOL AND SPA WIRING METHODS (E4202)
RECEPTACLES AND SWITCHES NEAR SWIMMING POOLS
AND SPAS (E4203.1 - E4203.3)
LIGHTS AND FANS NEAR SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS (E4203.4)
BONDING OF METAL NEAR SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS (E4204)
GROUNDING OF METAL NEAR SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS (E4205)
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERWATER LIGHTS, JUNCTION
BOXES, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT NEAR POOLS AND SPAS (E4206)

CHAPTER 43: LOW VOLTAGE CIRCUITS

APPENDIX E: MANUFACTURED HOMES

APPENDIX A: RADON CONTROL

APPENDIX G: SWIMMING POOL AND SPA BARRIERS AND ACCESS
CONTROL

SATELLITE DISHES AND TELEVISION AND RADIO ANTENNAS (NEC
ARTICLE 810)

CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM WIRING - RESIDENTIAL (NEC ARTICLE 820)

BROADBAND COMMUNICATION WIRING - RESIDENTIAL (NEC ARTICLE 830)

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS (NEC ARTICLE 690)

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