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• R606.2.11

  Mortar for Adhered Masonry Veneer

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

• R801.3

  Roof Drainage

  • On expansive or collapsible soils, homes need gutters or another controlled roof drain that discharges at least 5 ft from the foundation or into an approved system.

  Local review: San Antonio's expansive clays make this apply to most homes: plan gutters and downspouts that discharge 5 ft or more from the foundation.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 8, Roof-Ceiling ConstructionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R603.2.5

  Fastening

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

• IBC 901.7

  Fire areas

  • Fire areas used to stay under system thresholds are split by fire walls, barriers or horizontal assemblies rated per 707.3.10.

  Works withIBC 706IBC 707IBC 711IBC 707.3.10

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 9, Fire Protection and Life Safety SystemsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 1027.6

  Exterior exit stairway and ramp protection

  • Requirements for exterior exit stairway and ramp protection; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 1023.2IBC 1023.7IBC 903.3.1.1IBC 903.3.1.2IBC 1020IBC 1027IBC 1028

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 10, Means of EgressRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 909.13

  Control air tubing

  • Sized for response, clean, supported and protected.

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 9, Fire Protection and Life Safety SystemsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R304.3.2

  Fastenings for Wood Foundations

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

• R905.5.2

  Slope

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

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