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• R606.2.8

  Mortar

  • Mortar follows the proportion table or ASTM C270; foundation walls use Type M or S, bracing walls M, S or N in SDC A-C and M or S cement-lime in SDC D.

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

• R310.2.1

  New Construction

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

• R326.4

  Water Supply to Fixtures

  • Kitchen and bath sinks, tubs, showers, bidets, laundry tubs and washer outlets get both hot and cold water.

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

• R302.14

  Combustible Insulation Clearance

  • Keep combustible insulation at least 3 in from recessed lights, fan motors and other heat sources unless the listing allows less.

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

• R903

  Weather Protection

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 9, Roof AssembliesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R802.10.2.1

  Applicability Limits

  • Prescriptive snow-controlled truss roofs cover buildings up to 60 x 36 ft, three stories, 3:12 to 12:12, 140 mph in B or C and 70 psf snow, with roof snow taken as 0.7 times ground snow.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 8, Roof-Ceiling ConstructionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R507.2.2.3

  Decay Resistance

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 5, FloorsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R602.10.6.5.2

  Veneer Exceeding First-Story Height

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

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