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• R608.7

  Solid Walls for Resistance to Lateral Forces

  • Each exterior concrete wall line has enough solid full-height wall for wind (from tables, with reduction factors), in segments of 24 in or more, openings no wider than 18 ft, and a segment within 6 ft of each corner.

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

• R905.16.6

  Attachment

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

• R603.9.5.2

  Seismic Design Categories D

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

• R302.2.6

  Structural Independence

  • Each townhouse unit stands on its own structurally, apart from shared foundations, sheathing, coverings, flashing, rated common walls or sprinklered units.

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

• R302.5.1

  Opening Protection

  • No door from the garage into a bedroom; others are solid wood or steel at least 1-3/8 in, or 20-minute rated, and must self-latch and self-close.

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

• R319.4

  Area Wells

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

• R606.10

  Lintels

  • Masonry over openings sits on steel, concrete or masonry lintels or arches sized for the load.

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

• R305.1.2

  Field Treatment

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