Preface PART I CODE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT Chapter 01: Introduction to building codes The building codes: scope and limitations International Building Code International Mechanical Code International Fuel Gas Code International Plumbing Code International Residential Code (IRC) Dwellings and townhouses Manufactured homes Accessory buildings and structures Existing structures Chapter 02: Legal aspects, permits and inspections Code adoption Adoption of the IRC Amending the IRC Appendices Local and state laws Authority Authority and duties of the building official Interpretations Alternative methods and modifications Permits Permit application plans and specifications Fees Permit issuance Inspections Required inspections Other inspections Certificate of occupancy Board of appeals PART II SITE DEVELOPMENT Chapter 03: Site preparation: building location, excavation, fill, and grading Location on property Fire separation distance Separation distance from property line Location of foundations adjacent to slopes Site preparation General requirements Soil properties Fill Storm drainage PART III STRUCTURAL Chapter 04: Structural Design Criteria Prescriptive and performance Basic loads (live and dead) Live loads Dead loads Deflection Wind, snow, seismic and flood loads Wind Exposure category Hurricanes Tornadoes Storm shelter Snow Earthquake Floods Chapter 05: Footings, foundations and retaining walls Materials Concrete Masonry Wood Footings Footing size Footing depth Foundations Concrete Masonry Wood ICF Foundation drains Dampproofing and waterproofing Retaining walls Chapter 06: Framing Floors Walls Ceilings Roof PART IV FINISHES AND WEATHER PROTECTION Chapter 07: Interior and exterior finishes and weather protection Interior finishes Gypsum board Plaster Bathrooms and other areas Carpet Wood Tile Exterior wall covering Water and moisture management Masonry and stone veneer Siding EIFS and stucco Flashing Doors and windows Roof covering Asphalt shingles Wood shingles and shakes Other roof coverings Flashing PART V HEALTH AND SAFETY Chapter 08: Floor layout, egress, and other safety considerations Room sizes Ceiling heights Doors Stairs Emergency escape Safety glass Protection from fall (window sill heights and guards) Means of egress Chapter 09: fire safety Smoke alarms Fire sprinkler systems Separation between dwelling units Dwelling separation from garage and other structures Fire resistance rated assemblies Opening locations Chapter 10: Light, ventilation, sanitation and heating Natural and artificial light Natural and artificial ventilation Stairway illumination Heating and cooling Toilet and bathing facilities Cooking and cleaning facilities (will include sinks, dish cleaning requirements, hot water requirements and other such issues) Chapter 11: Chimneys and fireplaces Masonry and pre-manufactured fireplaces Chimney lining and airflow Protection of wood and other combustible elements Hearth PART VI BUILDING UTILITIES Chapter 12: Mechanical/fuel gas Heating Cooling Combustion air Gas appliances Gas piping and protection Chapter 13: Plumbing Water service Water distribution Sanitary sewer Water supply protection Venting systems Chapter 14: Electrical Service Branch circuits Wiring Grounding Outlet distribution GFCI and AFCI protection Devices and fixtures PART VII ENERGY CONSERVATION Chapter 15: Energy conservation Building insulation Mechanical equipment efficiency Electrical fixtures efficiency Windows and doors PART VIII PROTECTION FROM OTHER HAZARDS Chapter 16: Termite, wood decay, rust and Radon Wood decay locations (further consideration is needed for overlap with framing chapter and discussion of wood protection standards. Author to decide where to address each.) Rust and protection of metals (corrosion resistance for fasteners, flashing, and other connectors) Termite and termite protection Lead, asbestos, radon (limitation on water piping, soldering and asbestos laws and the appendix chapter on radon and other relevant appendix chapters such as the one on existing buildings)
