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Running Electricity to a Detached Garage
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.
Code Guidelines for Garages
Learn about the essential building code requirements for garages to ensure safety and prevent fire hazards.
HVAC and Indoor-Air Quality
Travis and Joe explain the HVAC strategy for the FHB House, including zone systems, filtration, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers for ultimate comfort and air quality.
Fire Separation Distance
Learn how the IRC addresses ways to prevent the spread of fire from one property to another.
Meet Current Energy Codes with Continuous Insulation
Building-code expert Glenn Mathewson explains how to navigate the options for effectively insulating house for energy efficiency, durability, and code compliance.
The Story of Habitable Attics
Before turning an attic into livable space, learn the code requirements specific to attics.
A Flat Roof in a Cold Climate
A three-bedroom house in a cold climate challenges conventions with SIP wall construction, a unique floor plan, and a flat roof.
A History of U.S. Building Codes
Be it structural collapse, fire, or disease caused by water contamination or unsanitary waste disposal, the origin of building and health codes often can be traced to human tragedy.
Codes for Crawlspaces
A variety of codes exist across the International Residential Code (IRC) that address crawlspaces differently from basements, but what actually distinguishes the two?
The Fine Homebuilding Interview: Katrin Klingenberg
This architect and engineer developed a Passive House standard for the United States. In this interview, she discusses what it will take to move the building industry toward climate-positive realities.

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