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• R318.1

  Means of Egress

  • Every part of the home has a continuous path to the egress door that doesn't pass through the garage, and that door opens to a public way or a yard that reaches one.

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

• R503.3.3

  Installation

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

• R401.4

  Soil Tests

  • Where data point to expansive, compressible or shifting soil, the building official decides whether a soil test is required; in SDC C and up the report gives site class and SDS.

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

• R606.12.4.1

  Design of Elements Not Part of the Lateral Force-Resisting System

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

• R302.9.1

  Flame Spread Index

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

• R507.9.1.7

  Existing Walls

  • On existing walls with no house wrap, add a barrier behind the ledger reaching 1/2 in past its sides and bottom, with a self-adhered counterflash lapping 2 in.

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

• R703.9

  Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS)/EIFS With Drainage

  • Barrier EIFS (ASTM E2568) goes only on concrete or masonry; elsewhere use drainable EIFS with 90% drainage and a WRB; both stop 6 in above grade with no trim nailed through.

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

• R306.1.3

  Flood-Resistant Construction

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

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