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• R606.13.2

  Bonding With Wall Ties or Joint Reinforcement

  • Tied wythes use one 3/16 in tie per 4-1/2 sq ft (24 in vertical, 36 in horizontal), adjustable ties or joint reinforcement one per 2.67 sq ft at 16 to 24 in, plus ties within 12 in of openings.

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

• P2714

  Sinks

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 27, Plumbing FixturesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R804.3.2.1.2

  Rake Overhangs

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

• R608.5.5

  Construction Joints in Walls

  • Construction joints in concrete walls follow the foundation-wall rule: at supports with No. 4 bars at 24 in across them (plain walls), or mid-span in reinforced walls.

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

• R402.3

  Precast Concrete

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

• P2911.7.1

  Location

  • Reuse tanks keep set distances: 2 ft from protected tree roots, 5 ft from lot lines, septic and seepage pits and water service, 10 ft from public mains, 50 ft from wells and streams.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 29, Water Supply and DistributionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• M2105.24

  Velocities

  • Loop flow velocities stay within the pipe maker's maximum and are controlled to limit water hammer.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 21, Hydronic PipingRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R902.4

  Rooftop-Mounted Photovoltaic Panel Systems

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

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