A GFCI outlet installed in your bathroom is a means to protect yourself from electric shocks. It is required by code for every bathroom to…
Residential Code Topics
Chapter 10 of the International Residential Code regulates two types of fireplaces. Those that are constructed on-site using masonry and other approved materials, and those…
Includes 2 Practice Exams 50 Questions Each Want to become a Certified Property Maintenance/ Housing Inspector? The ICC Property Maintenance/ Housing Inspector Certification Exam administered…
Now lets get straight to the point… Is a Garage Floor Required to be Sloped? If a garage is used for parking vehicles, its floor…
Have you ever wondered how many carbon monoxide alarms you need installed throughout your home or where they need to be located? Section R315 of…
A winder stair is another type of tread within a stair system that the code allows in-lieu of a traditional tread. When a winder tread…
When it comes to the code requirements for residential showers, the International Residential Code (IRC) outlines the size, clearance, and dimensions for residential showers. The…
The International Residential Code (IRC) requires glazing, in other terms glass, in hazardous locations around your home to be tempered. But where are these hazardous…
When it comes to the code requirements for residential showers, the International Residential Code (IRC) outlines the size, clearance, and dimensions for residential showers. The…
A ship ladder is another type of stair system that the code provides guidance on. However when provided it is very clear that the code…