Building Codes

Zoning ordinances attempt to tackle housing shortages and affordability by allowing designs that increase density, but with new regulations come some challenges.

The safety of stairs is directly related to how the occupant uses them, so the safety features related to stairs in the building codes are also related to the user.

Five ways residential building codes have begun to align with building science-directed best practices.

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By considering things like energy-efficient mechanicals, window orientation, and renewable energy sources, homes can be evaluated to meet the energy codes. Here's what the IRC has to say.

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Whether you calculate maximum assembly U-factors or insulation minimum R-values, there is more than one way to reach the IRC's energy-efficiency requirements.

Learn about the minimum size requirements for homes according to the IRC, including habitable rooms, hallways, and ceiling heights.

First figure out if the code considers it a garage or a storage building. Then figure out your means of disconnecting from the power supply.

Learn about the essential building code requirements for garages to ensure safety and prevent fire hazards.