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| What is scope? | The provisions of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures |
| Who is the building official? | The person authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code |
| What duties are the building official responsible for? | receive applications, review construction documents and issue permits for the erection and alteration of buildings and structures, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of this code. Shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with the code |
| What regions in the U.S. are different than the Special Wind Regions and require wind design? | Deep south (Florida, Southern Louisiana, Southern Mississippi, Southern Alabama) Alaska, and the entire West Coast |
| What regions in the U.S. are different from the normal 90(40) Weathering probability for concrete? | Deep south (Florida, Southern Louisiana, Southern Mississippi, Southern Alabama) Alaska, and the entire West Coast |
| How many pounds per square feet can be put in uninhabitable attics without storage? | 10 |
| How many pounds per square feet can be put in uninhabitable attics with limited storage? | 20 |
| How many pounds per square feet can be put in habitable attics and attics served with fixed stairs? | 30 |
| How many pounds per square feet can be put in balconies (exterior) and decks | 40 |
| How many pounds per square feet can be put in fire escapes | 40 |
| How many pounds per square feet can be put in guardrails and handrails? | 200 |
| How many pounds per square feet can be put in guardrail in-fill components? | 50 |
| How many pounds per square feet can be put in passenger vehicle garages? | 50 |
| How many pounds per square feet can be put in rooms other than sleeping rooms? | 40 |
| How many pounds per square feet can be put in sleeping rooms? | 30 |
| How many pounds per square feet can be put in stairs? | 40 |
| How long is the minimum fire resistance rating for fire-resistance rated walls in exterior walls? | 1 hour-tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 with exposure from both sides |
| How long is the minimum fire resistance rating for non fire resistance rated walls for exterior walls? | 0 hours |
| How long is the minimum fire resistance rating for fire-resistance rated projections for exterior walls? | 1 hour on the underside |
| How long is the minimum fire resistance rating for not fire-resistance rated projections for exterior walls? | 0 hours |
| How long is the minimum fire resistance rating for openings in walls for exterior walls? | 0 hours |
| How long is the minimum fire resistance rating for penetrations in exterior walls? | none required |
