{"product_id":"2021-international-building-residential-code-set-ibc-irc","title":"2021 International Building Code and International Residential Code Set: IBC 2021 and IRC 2021 (ICC)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2021 IBC and IRC set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes the 2021 International Building Code (ISBN 9781609839550) and the 2021 International Residential Code (ISBN 9781609839574) from the International Code Council.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween them the two books cover almost all building construction: the IBC for commercial and larger residential buildings, and the IRC for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in this set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2021 International Building Code (IBC): The model code for all buildings except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. The 2021 edition adds rules for escape rooms, requires sprinklers in Group S-2 open parking garages with a fire area over 48,000 square feet, and updates snow and rain loads to ASCE 7.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2021 International Residential Code (IRC): Building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and electrical requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. The 2021 edition updates wind maps, deck design and DWV test pressures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this set is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral contractors and builders who do both commercial and residential work, building inspectors, plans examiners and students preparing for building inspector exams on the 2021 codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSet details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBooks included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e International Code Council (ICC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021 International Building Code 9781609839550; 2021 International Residential Code 9781609839574\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen do I use the IRC instead of the IBC?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IRC applies to detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. Most other buildings use the IBC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich editions are included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth books are 2021 editions from ICC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat changed for decks in the 2021 IRC?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeck design now considers snow load, tributary area for footing size, post height and guard details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the 2021 IBC regulate escape rooms?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Puzzle rooms are now defined as special amusement areas and must meet Section 411 and special means of egress requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US BookGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67865217204591,"sku":"BOOK-SET-9781609839574","price":144.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/8573\/8607\/files\/2021-international-building-code-ibc-international-residential-code-irc-set.jpg?v=1793127063","url":"https:\/\/usbookgram.com\/products\/2021-international-building-residential-code-set-ibc-irc","provider":"US BookGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}