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• N1102

  Building Thermal Envelope

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 11, Energy EfficiencyRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 105.4

  Validity of permit

  • A permit never approves a violation, and the official may still require corrections to the documents.

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

• IBC 1705.6

  Soils

  • Soils inspections per Table 1705.6: bearing material, excavation depth, fill testing, continuous inspection of fill placement and compaction. Without a geotech report, fill must reach 90% of ASTM D1557 density.

  Works withIBC 1803IBC Table 1705.6

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 17, Special Inspections and TestsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 1009.4.2

  Area of refuge

  • Requirements for area of refuge; see linked sections.

  Works withIBC 1009.6IBC 903.3.1.1IBC 903.3.1.2IBC 712IBC 1030.6.2IBC 1030.6.3

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 10, Means of EgressRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• N1109

  Existing Buildings—General

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 11, Energy EfficiencyRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• P3008

  Backwater Valves

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 30, Sanitary DrainageRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R608.7.2.2.3

  Vertical Shear Reinforcement

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

• R311.2.2

  Alterations, Repairs and Additions

  • Permitted interior work adds CO alarms to the unit, except for exterior work, plumbing, or non-fuel mechanical work.

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

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