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• R703.8.2.1

  Support by Steel Angle

  • Veneer on a steel angle uses at least a 6x4x5/16 in angle lagged to double studs at 16 in, with two-thirds of the brick bearing, up to 12 ft 8 in of veneer; slopes over 7:12 need stops.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 7, Wall CoveringRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R324.4.5

  Glazing and Wet Surfaces

  • Glass at tubs, showers, spas, saunas and pools is hazardous if its bottom is under 60 in above the standing surface, unless it's more than 60 in away from the water.

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

• R403.3.1.2

  Attachment to Heated Structure

  • Where it meets a heated building, no insulation is needed between them, but it carries along the neighbour's foundation for Dimension A (not at inside corners).

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 4, FoundationsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R603.9.3

  Structural Sheathing Fastening

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

• R406.3.4

  Backfill

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 4, FoundationsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R304.4

  Plastic Composites

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

• R303.5.4

  Crawl Spaces

  • Crawl spaces entered only for service follow the attic rule, except cellulose isn't an accepted barrier.

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

• R302.11.2

  Fireblocking Integrity

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

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