2024 International Residential Code®
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The 2024 International Codes® (I-Codes®) have undergone substantial formatting changes as part of the digital transformation strategy of the International Code Council® (ICC®) to improve the user experience. The changes, promoting a cleaner, more modern look and enhancing readability and sustainability, include:
- Single column text format and modernized font styles improves readability
- QR Codes replace vertical margin sidebars and arrows to identify code changes more accurately
- Shading for table headers and notes improves locating tables and applicable notes
- Grouping of associated content brings tables and figures immediately after the parent section
This comprehensive code comprises all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy conservation and electrical requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. The 2024 IRC® contains many important changes:
- Imaginary lot lines are added for calculating fire separation distance when considering multiple dwellings on a single lot
- Shared accessory rooms are an option in two-family dwellings
- 10-amp circuits now allowed for some lighting circuits, lighting outlets and exhaust
- Many requirements for energy storage systems added
- New protection requirements for storage batteries in garages are added
- Sleeping loft requirements added for habitable attic style lofts and tiny home style lofts now have maximum size limits to meet an exception
- Reinforcement of the floor below guards at a mezzanine is now required
- The final test of the DWV system may be visual
- Air exhaust openings now allowed near operable windows and doors
- A2L refrigerants are added as an option for cooling equipment
- Solvent cement joints for CPVC pipe are allowed above and below ground
- Kitchen islands are no longer required to have receptacle outlets
- Snow, wind and seismic maps updated
- Accessibility in care facilities clarified
- EV cars are added to the feeder load calculations
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| Pages | 780 |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 978-1-959851-63-9 |
| Publisher | ICC |
| Code Year | 2024 |