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Detached houses, duplexes and townhouses up to 3 stories with their own exits use the IRC; every other building uses the IBC (IBC 101.2).

A random sample from 1,598 sections for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IRC

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  • R304.1

    Location Required

    • Under-floor wood needs treated or durable lumber when joists are within 18 in of the ground, girders 12 in or columns 8 in.
    • Siding, sheathing and framing need decay protection if closer than 6 in to soil or 2 in above an exposed slab or step.
    • Decay protection is also needed for framing within 8 in of ground on foundation walls, sills on ground slabs without a barrier, girder pockets under 1/2 in clearance, weather-exposed members and basement columns not on a 1 in pedestal.

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 3, Building PlanningRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • R1003.8

    Additional Load

    • A chimney carries only its own weight unless designed for more; chimneys may be built into masonry or concrete building walls.

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 10, Chimneys and FireplacesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • R606.3.4

    Protection for Reinforcement

    • Bars are fully embedded: joint reinforcement 5/8 in from the face, other bars one diameter and at least 3/4 in, or 2 in where exposed to weather or soil; ties carry the listed galvanizing.

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 6, Wall ConstructionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • R602.10.2.2

    Locations of Braced Wall Panels

    • The first panel starts within 10 ft of each end of a braced wall line, and panels are no more than 20 ft apart.

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 6, Wall ConstructionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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