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Detached houses, duplexes and townhouses up to 3 stories with their own exits use the IRC; every other building uses the IBC (IBC 101.2).
IBC 2702.2.17
Works withIBC 909.11IBC 404.7IBC 909.20.7.2IBC 909.21.5
International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 27, ElectricalRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)
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