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• R324.4.6

  Glazing Adjacent to Stairs and Ramps

  • Glass beside stairs, ramps and their landings is hazardous if its bottom is under 36 in above the walking surface, unless it's 36 in or more away or behind a rail.

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

• R703.14

  Polypropylene Siding

  • Polypropylene siding meets ASTM D7254, goes over 7/16 in sheathing with 0.120 in nails 3/4 in in, and isn't used within 5 ft of a lot line or 10 ft of a neighbour's building.

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

• R329.6

  Roof Access and Pathways

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

• R406

  Foundation Waterproofing and Dampproofing

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

• R301.2.2.10

  Seismic Restraint of Appliances and Equipment

  • Fixed appliances in SDC D (and townhouses in C) are braced or anchored, unless they are light, low or squat enough to be exempt.

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

• R603.4

  Corner Framing

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

• R1003.7

  Offsets

  • With a fireclay liner in a single wythe, an offset may not push the upper flue centerline past the middle of the wall below, unless the offset is supported by masonry below; each corbel course still meets R1003.5.

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

• R607.4.1

  Exterior Standard-Unit Panels

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

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