Building Codes - Page 7 of 9

Rock-Solid Guard-Post Connections
Tested and approved installation details to help you build safer deck railings.
Free online access – 2021 IRC
The 2021 International Residential Code can be viewed for Free online now - See what's new and what's changed.
Protecting Foundations from Frost
Code expert Glenn Mathewson describes code-accepted alternatives to digging below the frost line, with a focus on frost-protected shallow foundations.
7 Common Fireblocking Locations
Builder Mike Guertin outlines fire-safety code requirements and suggests acceptable fireblocking and draftstopping methods and materials.
Glass in Wet Spaces
Code expert Glenn Mathewson explains the requirements for glazing to protect occupants from injury in slippery locations.
Why Is Indoor-Air Pollution Largely Unregulated?
Pollutants are all around us, but regulation of air quality largely stops at the front door.
Maximize Insulation in Minimum Headers
Alternative code-approved header designs for better energy performance.
A Mess by Design: Intentionally Restricted Plumbing
When following the code causes a disruption or a drip, it's helping to avoid bigger problems down the road.
Rules for Rooftop Solar
Solar PV now has a solid footing in the residential market, and the building codes have caught up—here's what you need to know.
The Laundry Wall Laundry List
With the complicated arrays of wires, ducts, and plumbing pipes they conceal, laundry room walls are common places for building code violations.

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