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• R1003.5

  Corbeling

  • Chimneys corbel out no more than half their wall thickness, and not from walls under 12 in thick unless equal on both sides; each course projects no more than half the unit height or a third of its bed depth.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 10, Chimneys and FireplacesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R318.8

  Ramps

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 3, Building PlanningRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 114.3

  Prosecution of violation

  • An ignored notice may go to the city's counsel for legal action.

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 1, Scope and AdministrationRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R405

  Foundation Drainage

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

• IBC 202

  Site class

  • A soil class assigned to a site by its soil types and properties under ASCE 7 Chapter 20.

  Works withIBC 1613.2.2

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

• E3404.9

  Energized Parts Guarded Against Accidental Contact

  • Live parts at 50 V or more are enclosed against accidental contact (NEC 110.27(A)).

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 34, General RequirementsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R608.5

  Materials

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

• R703.5.1

  Vertical Wood Siding

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 7, Wall CoveringRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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