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Get instant answers to the most asked questions on your residential jobsite!
Co-published by NAHB and International Code Council, 2009 Home Builders' Jobsite Codes: A Quick Guide to the 2009 International Residential Code gives you the information you need at your fingertips. A quick reference to the 2009 International Residential Code, the guide provides easy-to-read code requirements for every aspect of residential construction. Provisions included are:
- Structural Design.
- Fire and Life Safety.
- Energy Conservation.
- Mechanical Systems.
- Fuel Gas Systems.
- Plumbing.
- Electrical Systems.
This user-friendly guide is packed with illustrations, tables, figures and a glossary to facilitate your understanding of the code. 2009 Home Builders' Jobsite Codes: A Quick Guide to the 2009 International Residential Code is an ideal field guide for builders, trade contractors, design professionals, inspectors, and others involved in the design and construction of residential buildings. It is meant to be of practical use on the jobsite, and not as a substitute for the code.
From the Introduction
Home Builders' Jobsite Codes is a field guide for builders, trade contractors, design professionals, inspectors, and others involved in the design and construction of residential buildings. It is based on the 2009 edition of the International Residential Code, a comprehensive, stand-alone code that establishes minimum regulations for the construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes, including provisions for
- Structural design.
- Fire and life safety.
- Energy conservation.
- Mechanical Systems.
- Fuel-Gas Systems.
- Plumbing.
- Electrical Systems.
The International Residential Codes purpose is to safeguard public safety, health, and general welfare from fire and other potential hazards attributed to the built environment, while still providing for affordable homes. The code provides for strong, stable, and sanitary homes that conserve energy and yet offer adequate lighting and ventilation.
The International Residential Code is published by the International Code Council, maintained and updated through an open code development process, and is available internationally for adoption by the governing authority.
Home Builders' Jobsite Codes Focuses on the prescriptive provisions of the IRC - "Recipes," if you will, for meeting code requirements without the need for an engineered design. These provisions address all aspects of conventional construction of dwellings and their accessory buildings. Illustrations and tables assist the reader in understanding the code requirements and address frequently asked questions. Certain industry terms appear in italics the first time they are used in the text. Definitions of these terms are provided in the glossary at the back of the book.
Although this guide is organized into chapters similar to the International Residential Code, there are some important exceptions. For example, for ease of use, International Residential Code "Building Planning" requirements, detailed in chapter 3 of the code itself are divided into three separate chapters in this guide - 1) Structural Design Criteria, 2) Fire Protection, and 3) Safe and Healthy Living Environments. These important issues are explored in more detail in other chapters of Home Builders' Jobsite Codes as well.
Home Builders' Jobsite Codes is not an official code, and has not been adopted as such in any jurisdiction. The publication intends to serve as a guide only. It does not include all applicable requirements of the International Residential Code. For example, certain performance criteria related to engineered design are outside the limited scope of this publication. Builders should consult the International Residential Code, local amendments, and local building departments for more detailed requirements and for criteria related to other methods of construction. Discussion of structural requirements in Home Builders' Jobsite Codes focuses primarily on the prespective provisions for regions with lower seismic design, and for wind speed conditions of no more that 100 mph.
Builders should obtain specific information on design criteria for wind, snow, seismic (earthquake) events, flood, soil, or other atmospheric and geological conditions, as well as any amendments to the code, from theri local building departments. Since code requirements for energy conservation, decay resistance, and termite control requirements may also vary by geographic redion, builders should obtain that information from local building code departments.
About The Author
Stephen A. Van Note is a member of the senior technical staff of the International Code Council. As Part of the Product Development team, he is the author of technical resource materials in support of the International Codes. He also manages the review and technical editing of publications authored by outside sources. Prior to joining the International Code Council in 2006, Mr. Van Note was a building official for Linn County, Iowa. He has 15 years of experience in code administration and enforcement, and more than 20 years of experience in the construction field, including project planning and management for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. A certified building official and plans examiner, Mr. Van Note also holds certifications in five inspection categories.
Table of Contents
List of Figures. List of Tables. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Chapeter 1: Structural Design Criteria. Chapter 2: Fire Protection. Chapter 3: Safe and Healthy Living Environments. Chapter 4: Foundations. Chapter 5: Floors. Chapter 6: Wall Construction. Chapter 7: Wall Covering. Chapter 8: Roof Framing. Chapter 9: Roof Finishing. Chapter 10: Chimneys and Fireplaces. Chapter 11: Energy Efficiency. Chapter 12: Mechanical Systems. Chapter 13: Fuel Gas. Chapter 14: Plumbing. Chapter 15: Electrical Systems. Epilogue. Glossary. Index. |
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