Chapter 8 of the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) regulates the design and construction of roof and ceiling systems. Roof/ceiling members must be properly designed…
Properly classifying the use and occupancy of a building is an important task that sets the tone for how a structure is designed as associated…
Have you ever desired to become a Certified Building Plans Examiner? Whatever the reason may be, your first step is to know a little bit…
When it comes to residential construction there are typically two main types of foundations a house sits on. One is a concrete slab on grade…
Guardrails are installed to protect occupants from falling from various types of walking surfaces. The International Residential Code (IRC) establishes the requirements for guardrails to…
The design and construction of roof assemblies for residential structures are found in Chapter 9 of the International Residential Code (IRC). As for buildings subject…
IBC or IRC, that is the question. The International Code Council (ICC) publishes a variety of model codes. Two of these code books I would…
Every building you see has been classified into one out of five types of construction. Chapter 6 of the International Building Code (IBC) outlines the…
Have you ever desired to become a Certified Residential Plans Examiner?Whatever the reason may be, your first step is to know a little bit about…
In order for a building or structure to be occupied, or a change in use/occupancy is to be made to an existing building, it must…