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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).

A random sample from 677 sections for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IRC

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  • E3705.7

    Location of Overcurrent Devices in or on Premises

    • Breakers and fused switches are readily accessible, protected, not in closets, bathrooms or over stairs, with the handle no higher than 6 ft 7 in (NEC 240.24).

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 37, Branch Circuit and Feeder RequirementsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • E4206.9.1

    Junction Boxes

    • Pool junction boxes are listed, corrosion-resistant, threaded, at least 4 in above the deck or 8 in above max water (whichever is higher) and 4 ft from the pool unless behind a barrier (NEC 680.24(A)).

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 42, Swimming PoolsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • E3902.21

    Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection

    • 120 V, 10-20 A outlets in kitchens, living, family, dining, bedrooms, closets, halls, laundry and similar areas get AFCI protection by a combination breaker or one of the allowed outlet-AFCI arrangements (home run 50 ft for 14 AWG, 70 ft for 12 AWG) (NEC 210.12(A)).

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 39, Power and Lighting DistributionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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