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• R404.1.5.3

  Pier and Curtain Wall Foundations

  • Pier and curtain wall foundations may carry up to two stories of light framing, with 4 in curtain walls at most 4 ft tall and limited backfill.

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

• R330.8.1

  Garages

  • Batteries in a garage's driving path need impact protection: the door-wide zone up to 48 in high, plus 36 in either side on the back wall and the side walls near it.

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

• R606.6.1

  Bearing on Support

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

• R309

  Automatic Sprinkler Systems

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

• R608.5.4.6

  Webs of Waffle-Grid Walls

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

• R318.5

  Landing, Deck, Balcony and Stair Construction and Attachment

  • Decks, landings, balconies and outside stairs are bolted to the house for vertical and lateral loads or are freestanding; no toenail or withdrawal-nail attachment.

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

• R329.8

  Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Systems

  • Ground-mounted PV is designed per R301; separation distances are set locally.

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

• R606.12.3.2

  Minimum Reinforcement Requirements for Masonry Walls

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

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