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Code-Compliant Landings for Exterior Doors
Get the specifications you need to install stairs, porches, decks, and more to provide a safe, comfortable means of egress that meets building codes.
Minimum Dimensions in the IRC
Learn about the minimum size requirements for homes according to the IRC, including habitable rooms, hallways, and ceiling heights.
Code Guidelines for Garages
Learn about the essential building code requirements for garages to ensure safety and prevent fire hazards.
Fire Separation Distance
Learn how the IRC addresses ways to prevent the spread of fire from one property to another.
The Story of Habitable Attics
Before turning an attic into livable space, learn the code requirements specific to attics.
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?
Code Requirements for Fireplace Clearances
Avoid DIY disasters by following code-required clearances to combustibles, rules for hearth extensions, and trim-projection limits for elements above and beside the firebox opening.
Water-Vapor Control and the IRC
The code gives a number of methods for managing water vapor to avoid condensation and rot in building assemblies.
Why You Should Pay Attention to Manufacturer Instructions
When it comes to installation methods for generic building products, the code often defers authority to the manufacturer for guidance.

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