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• R1006.5

  Outlet

  • The air outlet is in the back or side of the firebox, or at hearth level within 24 in of the opening, closable and built so embers cannot fall into hidden combustible spaces.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 10, Chimneys and FireplacesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R403.3.1.1

  Attachment to Unheated Slab-on-Ground Structure

  • Where a shallow footing meets an unheated slab, insulation runs between them and continues under the unheated slab, without carrying building loads unless rated for them.

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

• R606.12.2.2.3

  Reinforcement Requirements for Masonry Elements

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

• R902

  Fire Classification

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

• R905.13.3

  Application

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

• IBC 508.2.1

  Occupancy classification

  • Accessory spaces are classified individually and meet the rules for their own occupancy.

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 5, General Building Heights and AreasRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R603.2.6

  Web Holes, Web Hole Reinforcing and Web Hole Patching

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

• IBC 1007.1.1.1

  Measurement point

  • Requirements for measurement point; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 1007.1.1

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

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