The roof of your home is the protective layer that shelters you and your family from storms, rain, and extreme temperatures. But what most people…
Residential Code Topics
Sloping from one end of the building to the other, a roof’s rake adds tremendous value to a building. It adds form and function, transforming…
Circuit breakers are like a safety net for our electronic devices. They glance over most of the everyday hazards and guard us against the bigger…
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…
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…
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…