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This easy-to-use guide identifies the significant changes to the minimum regulations for residential building systems that occurred between the 2003 and 2006 editions of the International Residential Code. Rather than addressing every code change, the book instead focuses squarely on those provisions that have special significance, are utilized frequently, or have had a change in application so that users can readily identify what changes occurred and why. A straightforward analysis of the impact of each change on the International Residential Code's application helps familiarize building and fire officials, plans examiners, inspectors, design professionals, and others in the building construction industry with the many important changes to the 2006 International Residential Code.
Features:
- Provides a quick and accurate means for identifying and understanding the changes that occurred since the 2003 International Residential Code, and fosters an understanding of why the code changed.
- Logically organized content follows the general layout of the 2006 International Residential Code, with a Table of Contents that allows for quick identification of the significant code changes that occurred in the 2006 edition.
- Most changes are accompanied by a photograph or illustration to further assist and enhance your understanding of the specific change, along with a discussion of the significance of the changes.
- Provides the basis for making an easy transition to the 2006 International Residential Code, while also serving as a valuable historical reference for years to come in reviewing how and when the code has evolved.
- Provides a valuable resource for jurisdictions involved in their code adoption process.
This publication is designed to assist you in identifying the specific code changes that have occurred and, more important, understanding the reasons behind the changes. Only a portion of the total number of code changes to the International Residential Code is discussed in this book. The changes selected were identified for a number of reasons, including their frequency of application, special significance, or change in application. However, the importance of those changes not included is not to be diminished.
The Significant Changes to the International Residential Code 2006 Edition is organized into eight parts, each representing a distinct grouping of code topics. It is arranged to follow the general layout of the International Residential Code, including code sections and section number format. Throughout the book, each change is accompanied by either a photograph or an illustration to assist and enhance your understanding of the specific change. A summary and a discussion of the significance of the changes are also provided. The code change itself is presented in a format similar to the style utilized for code change proposals. Deleted language is shown with a strike-through, whereas new code text is indicated by underlining.
The table of contents, in addition to providing guidance in use of this publication, also provides an efficient approach to the identification of those significant code changes that occur in the 2006 International Residential Code.
As with any code-change text, Significant Changes to the International Residential Code 2006 Edition is best used as a study companion to the code. Because only a limited discussion of each change is provided, the code itself should always be referenced in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the code change and its application.
Contents:
Part I - Administrative (IRC Chapter 1); Part II - Definitions (IRC Chapter 2; Part III - Building Planning and Construction (IRC Chapters 3 through 10); Part IV - Energy Conservation (IRC Chapter 11) Part V - Mechanical (IRC Chapters 13 through 16 and 21); Part VI - Fuel Gas (IRC Chapter 24); Part VII - Plumbing (IRC Chapters 27 through 31); Part VIII - Electrical.
About the Authors
Hamid A Naderi PE CBO is a Principal Staff Engineer with the International Code Council (ICC) where he is responsible for the research and development of technical resources and managing the development of multiple technical projects by expert authors. Prior to joining the ICC through the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) in 1995, he spent 12 years with the City of Carrollton, Texas, serving in various technical and management capacities in plan review and field inspections divisions. A licensed professional engineer, Mr Naderi has over 25 years of experience in various areas of building codes administration and training. He is a certified building official and holds three other certifications with the International Code council in the areas of building inspection, plumbing and plan examination.
Douglas W Thornburg AIA CBO is the Director of Product Development for the International Code Council (ICC) where he provides leadership in technical development and positioning of support products for ICC. Prior to employment with ICC in 2004, he spent nine years as a code consultant and educator on building codes. Formerly Vice-President/Education for the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), Mr Thornburg continues to present building code seminars nationally and has developed numerous educational texts and resource materials. A registered architect, Mr Thornburg has over 25 years of experience in building codes training and administration. He is certified as a building official, building inspector, and plans examiner, as well as in seven other code enforcement categories.
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