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The 2009 International Residential Code Study Companion is a comprehensive self-study guide for the 2009 International Residential Code for One- and Two- Family Dwellings. The Study Companion's 18 study sessions cover building, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas and electrical provisions. Particular emphasis is placed on the building planning requirements of Chapter 3 and the floor, wall, ceiling and roof framing provisions.
Each study session provides practical learning assignments and contains specific learning objectives, applicable code text and commentary, and a list of questions summarizing the key points for study. A 35-question quiz is provided at the end of each study session enabling you to test your knowledge of the materisl. An answer key indicates the correct response and reference for each of the 630 total questions.
The 2009 International Residential Code Study Companion is also valuable for instructor-led programs. In jurisdicational training sessions, community college classes, vocational training programs and other structured educational offerings, the study guide and the 2009 International Residential Code provide an excellent basis for classroom instruction.
From the Introduction
This study companion provides practical learning assignments for independent study of the provisions of the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC). The independent study format affords a method for the student to complete the program in an unregulated time period. Progressing through the workbook, the learner can measure his or her level of knowledge by using the exercises and quizzes provided for each study session.
The workbook is also valuable for instructor-led programs. In jurisdictional training sessions, community college classes, vocational training programs and other structured educational offerings, the study guide and the IRC can be the basis for classroom instruction.
All study sessions begin with a general learning objective specific to the session, the specific code sections or chapter under consideration and a list of questions summarizing the key points of study. Each session addresses selected topics from the IRC and includes code text, a commentary on the code provisions, illustrations representing the provisions under discussion and multiple choice questions that can be used to evaluate the student's knowledge. Before beginning the quizzes, the student should thoroughly review the IRC, focusing on the key points identified at the beginning of each study session.
The workbook is structured so that after every question the student has an opportunity to record his or her response and the corresponding code reference. The correct answers are found in the back of the workbook in the answer key.
This study companion was developed by Douglas W. Thornburg, AIA, C.B.O., Technical Director of Product Development for the International Code Council. In addition to authoring numerous educational texts and resource materials, he instructs seminars nationally on both the IBC and IRC. Mr. Thornburg has more than 28 years experience in the application and enforcement of building codes.
The information presented in this publication is believed to be accurate; however, it is provided for informational purposes only and is intended for use only as a guide. As there is a limited discussion of selected code provisions, the code itself should always be referenced for more complete information. In addition, the commentary set forth may not necessarily represent the views of any enforcing agency, as such agencies have the sole authority to render interpretations of the IRC.
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