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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 9,828 sections for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IRC and IBC

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  • P2904.8.2

    Final Inspection

    • At final, check heads are unpainted and undamaged, pumps start automatically, no flow-restricting devices were added, and the sign and manual are present.

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

  • G2417.6.4

    Placing Appliances and Equipment in Operation

    • Appliances run only after the system is leak-checked, purged and connections checked.

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 24, Fuel GasRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • IBC 307.1

    High-hazard Group H

    • Group H: making, processing or storing hazardous materials above the maximum allowable quantities (MAQ) per control area in Tables 307.1(1) and (2). Classed H-1 to H-5, with Section 415 and the IFC; rooftop hazardous materials follow the IFC.
    • Storage MAQ per control area, examples: flammable liquid IA 30 gal, IB/IC 120 gal (combined 120), combustible II 120 gal, IIIA 330 gal, IIIB 13,200 gal; flammable solid 125 lb; flammable gas 1,000 cu ft (high BV). Doubled with full NFPA 13 sprinklers and doubled again in approved cabinets; some materials allowed only if sprinklered.
    • Storage MAQ per control area: corrosives 5,000 lb or 500 gal (810 cu ft gas), toxic 500 lb or 500 gal (810 cu ft gas), highly toxic 10 lb (20 cu ft gas, cabinets only). Doubled with sprinklers and doubled again in approved cabinets.

    Works withIBC 414IBC 415IFCIBC 903.3.1.1IBC 414.2

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 3, Occupancy Classification and UseRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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