R703
Exterior Wall Covering
International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 7, Wall CoveringRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)
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Show another sampleIBC 2210.1.1.3
Steel joists
- Requirements for steel joists; see linked sections.
Works withIBC 2207
International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 22, SteelRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)
R802.8
Lateral Support
- Members deeper than 5 times their thickness are held against rolling at bearings (rafter plus attached joist counts together); deeper than 6 times, they get bridging every 8 ft.
International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 8, Roof-Ceiling ConstructionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)
IBC 407.5
Smoke barriers
- Stories with care, treatment or sleeping, or 50+ occupants, split into at least two smoke compartments.
Works withIBC 709
International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 4, Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and UseRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)
R401
General
International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 4, FoundationsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)
IBC 1009.1
Accessible means of egress required
- Requirements for accessible means of egress required; see linked sections.
Works withIBC 1006.2IBC 1006.3IBC 1009.3IBC 1009.4IBC 1009.5IBC 1030.8
International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 10, Means of EgressRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)
R329.4
Rooftop-Mounted Photovoltaic Systems
International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 3, Building PlanningRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)
R302
Fire-Resistant Construction
International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 3, Building PlanningRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)
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