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Significant Changes to the 2009 International Residential Code is the resource that code users are raving about – a guide that helps to identify specific changes between the 2006 and 2009 editions of the International Residential Code, while also providing the reason and rationale behind those changes.
The book's effectiveness lies in its focus, which is primarily aimed at the most critical provisions, the most commonly used provisions, and provisions that have had a significant 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 code's application rounds out the comprehensive coverage. This resource also helps to familiarize building and fire officials, plans examiners, inspectors, design professionals, and others in the building construction industry with the many important changes that have resulted in the 2009 International Residential Code.
Features:
- Photographs, illustrations, and application examples clarify key concepts and enhance reader comprehension.
- Logically organized content follows the layout of the 2009 International Residential Code for quick and accurate identification and understanding of key changes.
- Format imitates style used in code-change proposals, with deleted code language shown with a strike-through, and new code language indicated by underlining, which highlights the important changes visually.
- Also a valuable resource for jurisdictions involved in their code adoption process.
- "Change Significance" describes why each change is important and how it can be applied in the field, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the code revisions as they pertain to the real world.
From the Preface
The purpose of Significant Changes to the International Residential Code, 2009 Edition, is to familiarize building officials, fire officials, plans examiners, inspectors, design professionals, contractors, and others in the building construction industry with many of the important changes in the 2009 International Residential Code. This publication is designed to assist those code users in identifying the specific code changes that have occurred and, more importantly, understanding the reasons behind the changes. It is also a valuable resource for jurisdictions in their code-adoption process.
Only a portion of the total number of code changes to the International Residential Code are discussed in this book. The changes selected were identified for a iumber 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. Further information on all code changes can be found in the Code Changes Resource Collection, published by the ICC. The resource collection provides the published documentation for each successful code change contained in the 2009 International Residential Code since the 2006 edition.
Significant Changes to the International Residential Code, 2009 edition, is organized into nine 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 the reader's understanding of the specific change. A summary and a discussion of the significance of the changes are also provided. Each code change is identified by type, be it an addition, modification, clarification, or deletion.
The code change itself is presented in a format similar to the style utilized for code-change proposals. Deleted code language is shown with a strike-through, and new code text is indicated by underlining. As a result, the actual 2009 code language is provided, as well as a comparison with the 2006 language, so the user can easily determine changes to the specific code text.
As with any code-change text, Significant Changes to the International Residential Code, 2009 Edition, is best used as a study companion to the 2009 International Residential 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.
The commentary and opinions set forth in this text are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position of the ICC. In addition, they may not represent the views of any enforcing agency, as such agencies have the sole authority to render interpretations of the International Residential Code. In many cases, the explanatory material is derived from the reasoning expressed by the code-change proponent.
About the Author
Stephen A Van Note is a member of the senior technical staff of the International Code Council (ICC) where, as part of the Product Development team, he is responsible for authoring technical resource materials in support of the International Codes. His role also includes the management, review and technical editing of publications authored by outside sources. Prior to joining ICC in 2006, Van Note was building official for Linn County, Iowa. He has 15 years experience in code administration and enforcement, and over 20 years experience in the construction field including project planning and management for residential, commercial and industrial buildings. A certified building official and plans examiner, Van Note also holds certifications in five inspection categories. |
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