SOFTCOVER VERSION: The 2006 International Residential Codebrings uniformity to construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories high. A comprehensive code for homebuilding, this book brings together all building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical provisions. It establishes minimum regulations using prescriptive provisions, and is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and building designs.
Author(s): International Code Council (ICC)) International Code Council
Edition: 1
Publisher: ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning)
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 618
International Residential Code......Page 1
PREFACE......Page 4
ORDINANCE......Page 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS......Page 8
CHAPTER 1 - ADMINISTRATION......Page 16
CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS......Page 24
CHAPTER 3 - BUILDING PLANNING......Page 38
CHAPTER 4 - FOUNDATIONS......Page 82
CHAPTER 5 - FLOORS......Page 112
CHAPTER 6 - WALL CONSTRUCTION......Page 138
CHAPTER 7 - WALL COVERING......Page 244
CHAPTER 8 - ROOF-CEILING CONSTRUCTION......Page 258
CHAPTER 9 - ROOF ASSEMBLIES......Page 304
CHAPTER 10 - CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES......Page 316
CHAPTER 11 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY......Page 326
CHAPTER 12 - MECHANICAL ADMINISTRATION......Page 338
CHAPTER 13 - GENERAL MECHANICAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS......Page 340
CHAPTER 14 - HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT......Page 346
CHAPTER 15 - EXHAUST SYSTEMS......Page 350
CHAPTER 16 - DUCT SYSTEMS......Page 352
CHAPTER 17 - COMBUSTION AIR......Page 356
CHAPTER 18 - CHIMNEYS AND VENTS......Page 362
CHAPTER 19 - SPECIAL FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT......Page 366
CHAPTER 20 - BOILERS AND WATER HEATERS......Page 368
CHAPTER 21 - HYDRONIC PIPING......Page 370
CHAPTER 22 - SPECIAL PIPING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS......Page 374
CHAPTER 23 - SOLAR SYSTEMS......Page 376
CHAPTER 24 - FUEL GAS......Page 378
CHAPTER 25 - PLUMBING ADMINISTRATION......Page 440
CHAPTER 26 - GENERAL PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS......Page 442
CHAPTER 27 - PLUMBING FIXTURES......Page 446
CHAPTER 28 - WATER HEATERS......Page 452
CHAPTER 29 - WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION......Page 454
CHAPTER 30 - SANITARY DRAINAGE......Page 468
CHAPTER 31 - VENTS......Page 482
CHAPTER 32 - TRAPS......Page 488
CHAPTER 33 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS......Page 490
CHAPTER 34 - ELECTRICAL DEFINITIONS......Page 496
CHAPTER 35 - SERVICES......Page 500
CHAPTER 36 - BRANCH CIRCUIT AND FEEDER REQUIREMENTS......Page 510
CHAPTER 37 - WIRING METHODS......Page 518
CHAPTER 38 - POWER AND LIGHTING DISTRIBUTION......Page 524
CHAPTER 39 - DEVICES AND LUMINAIRES......Page 546
CHAPTER 40 - APPLIANCE INSTALLATION......Page 552
CHAPTER 41 - SWIMMING POOLS......Page 554
CHAPTER 42 - CLASS 2 REMOTE-CONTROL, SIGNALING AND POWER-LIMITED CIRCUITS......Page 564
CHAPTER 43 - REFERENCED STANDARDS......Page 566
APPENDIX A (IFGS) SIZING AND CAPACITIES OF GAS PIPING......Page 586
APPENDIX B (IFGS) SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS SERVING APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WlTH DRAFT HOODS, CATEGORY I APPLIANCES, AND APPLIANCES LISTED FOR USE WlTH TYPE B VENTS......Page 598
APPENDIX C (IFGS) EXlT TERMINALS OF MECHANICAL DRAFT AND DIRECT-VENT VENTING SYSTEMS......Page 608
APPENDIX D (IFGS) RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR SAFETY INSPECTION OF AN EXISTING APPLIANCE INSTALLATION......Page 610
APPENDIX E MANUFACTURED HOUSING USED AS DWELLINGS......Page 612
APPENDIX F RADON CONTROL METHODS......Page 620
APPENDIX G SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS......Page 628
APPENDIX H PATIO COVERS......Page 632
APPENDIX I PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL......Page 634
APPENDIX J (EB) EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES......Page 636
APPENDIX K SOUND TRANSMISSION......Page 640
APPENDIX L PERMIT FEES......Page 642
APPENDIX M HOME DAY CARE R-3 OCCUPANCY......Page 644
APPENDIX N VENTING METHODS......Page 646
APPENDIX 0 GRAY WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS......Page 654
APPENDIX P SPRINKLING......Page 660
APPENDIX Q ICC INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE ELECTRICAL PROVlSlONS/NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE CROSS-REFERENCE......Page 662
INDEX......Page 676
