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• IBC 2406.2

  Impact test

  • Safety glazing passes CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Category II (Category I allowed for lites 9 sq ft or less in some locations), or ANSI Z97.1 Class A outside wet-area enclosures.

  Works withIRC R324.3.1

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 24, Glass and GlazingRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R404.1.2.1

  Masonry Foundation Walls

  • Masonry foundation walls are sized from the plain or reinforced tables by wall height, backfill height and soil class; rubble stone isn't allowed in SDC D or for townhouses in C.
  • Unbalanced backfill is measured from outside grade down to the footing top or inside grade, or to the top of an interior slab bearing against the wall.

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

• IBC 1507.2.8.3

  Drip edge

  • Drip edge at eaves and rakes: 2 in laps, 1½ in leg extending ¼ in below sheathing, 2 in onto the roof, fastened 12 in o.c.

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 15, Roof Assemblies and Rooftop StructuresRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R306.1.5

  Lowest Floor

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

• R606.12.2.3.1

  Connections to Masonry Shear Walls

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

• R602.1.5

  Structural Composite Lumber

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

• IBC 415.4

  Automatic sprinkler system

  • Group H is fully sprinklered.

  Works withIBC 903.2.5

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 4, Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and UseRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• M1301.3

  Installation of Materials

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 13, General Mechanical System RequirementsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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