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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).

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  • IBC 718.5

    Combustible materials in concealed spaces in Type I or II construction

    • No combustibles in Type I/II concealed spaces except per 603, plenum-rated materials, Class A finishes, code-compliant piping and rated pipe insulation.

    Works withIBC 603IBC 720.7

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Protection FeaturesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • IBC 1604.9

    Wind and seismic detailing

    • Requirements for wind and seismic detailing; see linked sections.

    Works withIBC Chapter 14

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 16, Structural DesignRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • IBC 202

    Drilled shaft

    • A cast-in-place deep foundation (caisson, drilled pier or bored pile) made by drilling and filling with concrete; a socketed shaft is cased to bedrock with an uncased rock socket.

    Works withIBC 1810

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 2, DefinitionsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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