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IRC B ildi R i i S b itt R d ti t RAC Fi lIRC Building Reviewing Subcommittee Recommendations to RAC FinalIRC Building Reviewing Subcommittee Recommendations to RAC FinalRecommendation to RAC Vote Statue Reviewing Criteria CommentRecommendation to RAC Vote Statue Reviewing Criteria Comment

I Code Sub Amendment to ICC 2012Pertains to: (Applicable? Y or N) I Code Section

I‐Code Sub    Amendment to ICC 2012 Processed Date Pertains to:  (Applicable? Y or N) Tech Feasibility I‐Code Section

Committee No Processed Date ( pp )Y or N

Tech Feasibility For Against HSW Econ Tech FeasibilityCommittee No.

Health Econ &Y or N

Y or NFor Against HSW Econ Tech Feasibility

Health  Econ &  Y or NSafety FinancialSafety  Financial 

clarifies that to nho se li e ork nits o ld be req ired to1 IRC Bld RB1 13 5/18/2015 clarifies that townhouse live work units would be required to Yes 3 N N Y LOWERS COSTS R101 21 IRC‐Bldg RB1-13 5/18/2015 clarifies that townhouse live work units would be required to be sprinklered Yes 3 N N Y LOWERS COSTS R101.2IRC Bldg RB1 13 5/18/2015 be sprinklered Yes 3 N N Y LOWERS COSTS R101.2be sprinklered

2 IRC Bld RB3 13 5/18/2015 adds relocation of d ellings to the IRC Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R102 7 12 IRC‐Bldg RB3-13 5/18/2015 adds relocation of dwellings to the IRC Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R102.7.12 IRC Bldg RB3 13 5/18/2015 adds relocation of dwellings to the IRC Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R102.7.1

t th l i f fl d l i b t ti l dputs the analysis of floodplain substantial damage or R104 10 1 R105 3 1 1 R112 2 1 R112 2 2 R301 2 43 IRC Bld RB4 13 5/18/2015

puts the analysis of floodplain substantial damage or i t d th t l f th d ffi i l d Y 2 1 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R104.10.1, R105.3.1.1, R112.2.1, R112.2.2, R301.2.4, 3 IRC‐Bldg RB4-13 5/18/2015 improvement under the control of the code official and Yes 2 1 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R104.10.1, R105.3.1.1, R112.2.1, R112.2.2, R301.2.4,

R322 13 IRC Bldg RB4 13 5/18/2015 improvement under the control of the code official and mo es the req irements in ario s sections

Yes 2 1 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R322.1moves the requirements in various sections

3moves the requirements in various sections

id ti f b d ll li i f ti dIRC Bld RB7 13 5/18/2015 provides a new section for braced wall line information and Y 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R106 1 1 R106 1 34 IRC‐Bldg RB7-13 5/18/2015 provides a new section for braced wall line information and i t f it li ti Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R106.1.1, R106.1.3 4 IRC Bldg RB7 13 5/18/2015 requirements for permit applications Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R106.1.1, R106.1.3 requirements for permit applications

I C ld RB10 13 /18/201 i li it f t t Y 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R2025 IRC‐Bldg RB10-13 5/18/2015 removes size limit for accessory structures Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R2025 IRC Bldg RB10 13 5/18/2015 removes size limit for accessory structures Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202

l ifi i d fi i i b i f h flld RB12 13 / / clarifies attic definition by removing reference to the top floor Y 3 O O COS C6 IRC‐Bldg RB12-13 5/18/2015 clarifies attic definition by removing reference to the top floor li i ti f i h l f li i t Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R2026 IRC Bldg RB12-13 5/18/2015 eliminating confusion when several roof lines exist Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202eliminating confusion when several roof lines exist

clarifies the definition of a backflow preventer to includeclarifies the definition of a backflow preventer to include 7 IRC‐Bldg RB13-13 5/18/2015 devices assemblies and methods to prevent backflow into Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R2027 IRC‐Bldg RB13-13 5/18/2015 devices, assemblies, and methods to prevent backflow into Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202

potable waterpotable waterclarifies the definition of a backflow preventer to includeclarifies the definition of a backflow preventer to include

8 IRC‐Bldg RB14-13 5/18/2015p

devices assemblies and methods to prevent backflow into Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R2028 IRC‐Bldg RB14-13 5/18/2015 devices, assemblies, and methods to prevent backflow into Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202potable waterpotable water

clarifies the definition of conditioned space by including9 IRC Bldg RB16 13 5/18/2015 clarifies the definition of conditioned space by including Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R2029 IRC‐Bldg RB16-13 5/18/2015 p y gindirectly heated or cooled Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202g indirectly heated or cooledy

adds high hazard or health hazard to the definition of10 IRC Bldg RB17 13 5/18/2015 adds high hazard or health hazard to the definition of Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20210 IRC‐Bldg RB17-13 5/18/2015 gcontaminated when relating to potable water Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202g / / contaminated when relating to potable waterg p

defines factory made air duct as factory made field11 IRC Bldg RB18 13 5/18/2015 defines factory made air duct as factory made, field Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20211 IRC‐Bldg RB18-13 5/18/2015 de es ac o y ade a duc as ac o y ade, e dassembled and with instructions and conditions of listing Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202g / / assembled, and with instructions and conditions of listing, g

expands definition of fiber cement products to includesiding12 IRC Bldg RB19 13 5/18/2015 expands definition of fiber cement products to includesiding, Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20212 IRC‐Bldg RB19-13 5/18/2015 expands definition of fiber cement products to includesiding, backer board soffit trim and underlayment Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202dg RB19 13 5/ 8/ 0 5 backer board, soffit, trim, and underlayment Yes 3bac e boa d, so , , a d u de ay e

13 IRC Bldg RB20 13 5/18/2015 eliminates duplicate definition of masonry chimney Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20213 IRC‐Bldg RB20-13 5/18/2015 eliminates duplicate definition of masonry chimney Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202dg RB20 13 5/ 8/ 0 5 eliminates duplicate definition of masonry chimney Yes 3

defines flexible air connector between an air duct or plenum14 IRC Bld RB21 13 5/18/2015 defines flexible air connector between an air duct or plenum Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20214 IRC‐Bldg RB21-13 5/18/2015 defines flexible air connector between an air duct or plenum and an air terminal unit an air inlet or an air outlet Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202IRC Bldg RB21 13 5/18/2015 and an air terminal unit, an air inlet or an air outlet. Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202and an air terminal unit, an air inlet or an air outlet.

dd d fi iti f b d b tibl f15 IRC Bld RB22 13 5/18/2015 adds definition of gypsum board as a noncombustible core of Y 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20215 IRC‐Bldg RB22-13 5/18/2015 adds definition of gypsum board as a noncombustible core of ith f i Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20215 IRC Bldg RB22 13 5/18/2015 gypsum with paper surfacing. Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202gypsum with paper surfacing.

Thi h d th d fi iti t i l d hit t l16 IRC Bld RB24 13 5/18/2015 This change expands the definition to include architectural Y 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20216 IRC‐Bldg RB24-13 5/18/2015 This change expands the definition to include architectural t t Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20216 IRC Bldg RB24 13 5/18/2015 cast stone. Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202cast stone.

17 IRC Bld RB25 13 5/18/2015 l ifi th t h t f d i i t h i l j i t Y 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20217 IRC‐Bldg RB25-13 5/18/2015 clarifies that heat fused pipe is not a mechanical joint Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20217 IRC Bldg RB25 13 5/18/2015 clarifies that heat fused pipe is not a mechanical joint Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202

18 IRC Bld RB26 13 5/18/2015 d fi iti f h t lt i d l d l f NFPA 70 Y 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20218 IRC‐Bldg RB26-13 5/18/2015 definition for photovoltaic module and panel from NFPA 70 Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20218 IRC Bldg RB26 13 5/18/2015 definition for photovoltaic module and panel from NFPA 70 Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202

defines photovoltaic shingle as resembling shinglesdefines photovoltaic shingle as resembling shingles defines photovoltaic shingle as resembling shingles assembled from photovoltaic modulesassembled from photovoltaic modules.assembled from photovoltaic modules.

19 IRC Bldg RB27 13 5/18/2015 definitionresembles shingles and incorporates photovoltaic Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20219 IRC‐Bldg RB27-13 5/18/2015 definitionresembles shingles and incorporates photovoltaic Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202g g p pmodulesmodules.

resembles shingles and incorporates photovoltaic modulesresembles shingles and incorporates photovoltaic modules.

20 IRC‐Bldg RB28-13 5/18/2015 changes plumbing system definition to match IPC Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20220 IRC‐Bldg RB28-13 5/18/2015 changes plumbing system definition to match IPC Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202

adds low hazard or non-health hazard to the definition of21 IRC‐Bldg RB29-13 5/18/2015 adds low hazard or non-health hazard to the definition of Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20221 IRC‐Bldg RB29-13 5/18/2015 pollution when related to potable water Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202pollution when related to potable wateradds definition of shingle fashion to clarify the installation of22 IRC‐Bldg RB30-13 5/18/2015 adds definition of shingle fashion to clarify the installation of Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20222 IRC‐Bldg RB30-13 5/18/2015 water shedding features Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202water shedding features

improved definition of spiral stairs by eliminating the23 IRC‐Bldg RB31-13 5/18/2015 improved definition of spiral stairs by eliminating the Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20223 IRC‐Bldg RB31-13 5/18/2015 p p y greference to a center pole Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202reference to a center pole

24 IRC‐Bldg RB32-13 5/18/2015 definition of waste receptor Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20224 IRC‐Bldg RB32-13 5/18/2015 definition of waste receptor Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202p

25 IRC‐Bldg RB33-13 5/18/2015 definition of waste receptor Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R20225 IRC‐Bldg RB33-13 5/18/2015 definition of waste receptor Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R202

AHJ is to determine special wind and windborne debris26 IRC‐Bldg RB38-13 5/18/2015 AHJ is to determine special wind and windborne debris Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT Table R301 2(1)26 IRC‐Bldg RB38-13 5/18/2015 areas Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT Table R301.2(1)areas

R202, R301.2.1, R301.2.1.1, R301.2.1.2, R301.2.1.2.1,R202, R301.2.1, R301.2.1.1, R301.2.1.2, R301.2.1.2.1, R301 2 1 3 R301 2 1 4 T bl 301 2(2) T bl R301 2(4)AR301.2.1.3, R301.2.1.4, Table 301.2(2), Table R301.2(4)A, R301.2.1.3, R301.2.1.4, Table 301.2(2), Table R301.2(4)A,

Table R301 2(4)B Table R301 2(4)C Table R301 2 1 227 IRC Bldg RB39 13 5/18/2015 hurricane prone and windborne debris clarification Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT Table R301.2(4)B, Table R301.2(4)C, Table R301.2.1.2, 27 IRC‐Bldg RB39-13 5/18/2015 hurricane prone and windborne debris clarification Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT ( ) , ( ) , ,Table R301 2 1 3 Table R301 2 1 5 1 Table R301 2(2) Tableg p Table R301.2.1.3, Table R301.2.1.5.1, Table R301.2(2), Table

301.7, Figure R301.2(4)A, Figure R301.2(4)B, Figure301.7, Figure R301.2(4)A, Figure R301.2(4)B, Figure R301 2(4)C Fi R301 2(7R301.2(4)C, Figure R301.2(7R301.2(4)C, Figure R301.2(7

28 IRC Bldg RB40 13 5/18/2015 sunroom catagories spelled out for wind etc Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301 2 1 1 1 Chapter 4428 IRC‐Bldg RB40-13 5/18/2015 sunroom catagories spelled out for wind etc. Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.2.1.1.1 , Chapter 44g / / g p , p

29 IRC Bldg RB41 13 5/18/2015 windborne debris opening protection Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301 2 1 229 IRC‐Bldg RB41-13 5/18/2015 windborne debris opening protection Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.2.1.2g / / p g p

Tables R301 2 1 2 R602 3(2) R602 3 1 R602 3(3)Tables R301.2.1.2, R602.3(2), R602.3.1, R602.3(3), R602.10.1.3, R602.10.3(1), R602.10.4, R602.10.5,R602.10.1.3, R602.10.3(1), R602.10.4, R602.10.5,

R602 10 6 1 R603 3 1 R603 3 2(2) R603 3 2 1(1) th hR602.10.6.1, R603.3.1, R603.3.2(2), R603.3.2.1(1) through 30 IRC Bldg RB43 13 5/18/2015 fastening bracing floor wall roof connections for high winds Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT

R602.10.6.1, R603.3.1, R603.3.2(2), R603.3.2.1(1) through (4) R603 8 R611 6(1) through (4) and R613 5(1); and30 IRC‐Bldg RB43-13 5/18/2015 fastening, bracing, floor wall roof connections for high winds Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT (4), R603.8, R611.6(1) through (4) and R613.5(1); and g / / g, g, g ( ), , ( ) g ( ) ( );

Sections R505 1 1 R602 10 6 5 1 R602 10 8 2 R603 1 1Sections R505.1.1, R602.10.6.5.1, R602.10.8.2, R603.1.1, R603 9 4 1 R611 2 R613 2 R802 10 2 1 R804 1 1R603.9.4.1, R611.2, R613.2, R802.10.2.1, R804.1.1,

R804 3 2 1 R804 3 3 R905 3 7R804.3.2.1, R804.3.3 R905.3.7R804.3.2.1, R804.3.3 R905.3.7

R301 2 1 4 R603 3 2 R613 2 T bl R613 (1) T bl31 IRC Bld RB44 13 5/18/2015 A d t h t Y 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.2.1.4, R603.3.2, R613.2, Table R613.5(1), Table31 IRC‐Bldg RB44-13 5/18/2015 removes exposure A and corrects charts Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.2.1.4, R603.3.2, R613.2, Table R613.5(1), Table R613 5(2) R802 10 2 131 IRC Bldg RB44 13 5/18/2015 removes exposure A and corrects charts Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R613.5(2), R802.10.2.1R613.5(2), R802.10.2.1

IRC Bld RB45 13 5/18/2015 D li d ith ASCE 7 Y 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301 2 1 432 IRC‐Bldg RB45-13 5/18/2015 exposure D aligned with ASCE 7 Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.2.1.432 IRC Bldg RB45 13 5/18/2015 exposure D aligned with ASCE 7 Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.2.1.4

33 IRC Bld RB47 13 5/18/2015 t ll b i f f l d id d bl di i Y 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301 2 2 2 1 T bl R301 2 2 2 133 IRC‐Bldg RB47-13 5/18/2015 corrects wall bracing for roof loads avoids double dipping Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.2.2.2.1, Table R301.2.2.2.133 IRC Bldg RB47 13 5/18/2015 corrects wall bracing for roof loads avoids double dipping Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.2.2.2.1, Table R301.2.2.2.1

dd ld f d t th t l f i d fi iti t t h th34 IRC Bld RB49 13 5/18/2015 adds cold formed to the steel framing definitions to match the Y 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301 2 2 2 5 R301 3 R803 2 334 IRC‐Bldg RB49-13 5/18/2015 adds cold formed to the steel framing definitions to match the d Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.2.2.2.5, R301.3, R803.2.334 IRC Bldg RB49 13 5/18/2015 codes Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.2.2.2.5, R301.3, R803.2.3codes

35 IRC Bld RB51 13 5/18/2015 ll lt t fl d h d d i b d ASCE 24 Y 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301 2 4 1 R322 1 135 IRC‐Bldg RB51-13 5/18/2015 allows alternate flood hazard design based on ASCE 24 Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.2.4.1, R322.1.135 IRC Bldg RB51 13 5/18/2015 allows alternate flood hazard design based on ASCE 24 Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.2.4.1, R322.1.1

36 IRC Bld RB52 13 5/18/2015 ll lt t fl d h d d i b d ASCE 24 Y 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301 2 4 1 R322 1 136 IRC‐Bldg RB52-13 5/18/2015 allows alternate flood hazard design based on ASCE 24 Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.2.4.1, R322.1.136 IRC Bldg RB52 13 5/18/2015 allows alternate flood hazard design based on ASCE 24 Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.2.4.1, R322.1.1

37 IRC Bld RB53 13 5/18/2015 l ifi ll h i ht f i ti Y 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301 337 IRC‐Bldg RB53-13 5/18/2015 clarifies wall heights for perscriptive use Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.337 IRC Bldg RB53 13 5/18/2015 clarifies wall heights for perscriptive use Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.3

38 IRC Bld RB54 13 5/18/2015 clarifies additional bracing for increased wall heights Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301 338 IRC‐Bldg RB54-13 5/18/2015 clarifies additional bracing for increased wall heights Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.338 IRC Bldg RB54 13 5/18/2015 clarifies additional bracing for increased wall heights Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT R301.3

39 IRC‐Bldg RB58-13 5/18/2015 changes guardrail to guard as in the code Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT Table R301.5, R311.7.8.1, R317.4, R317.4.1, R507.339 IRC‐Bldg RB58-13 5/18/2015 changes guardrail to guard as in the code Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT Table R301.5, R311.7.8.1, R317.4, R317.4.1, R507.3

adds lines for brittle and flexible ceilings to the allowable40 IRC Bldg RB60 13 5/18/2015 adds lines for brittle and flexible ceilings to the allowable Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT Table R301 740 IRC‐Bldg RB60-13 5/18/2015 gdeflection chart Yes 3 N N Y LITTLE OR NO COST EFFECT Table R301.7g / / deflection chart

- Add items inadvertently left out of table when changes EDITORAL CHANGE OMITED FROM41 IRC‐Bldg RB62-13 5/18/2015 - Add items inadvertently left out of table when changes Yes 3 N N Y EDITORAL CHANGE OMITED FROM Table R301 741 IRC‐Bldg RB62-13 5/18/2015 y gapproved in RB18-09/10 were incorporated Yes 3 N N Y 2012 Table R301.7approved in RB18-09/10 were incorporated. 2012

Add t ti bl i t d ith h i t - Address construction problems associated with having to Address construction problems associated with having to simultaneously provide fire resistive eave projections andsimultaneously provide fire-resistive eave projections and simultaneously provide fire resistive eave projections and adequate roof ventilation vents In addition current code NOT SURE HOW THIS RELATESadequate roof ventilation vents. In addition, current code NOT SURE HOW THIS RELATES

42 IRC Bldg RB67 13 5/18/2015adequate roof ventilation vents. In addition, current code language is silent on a potential problem of fire spread to Yes 3 Y N Y

NOT SURE HOW THIS RELATES WITH RESTRICTION ON Table R302 1(1) & Table R302 1(2)42 IRC‐Bldg RB67-13 5/18/2015 language is silent on a potential problem of fire-spread to Yes 3 Y N Y WITH RESTRICTION ON Table R302.1(1) & Table R302.1(2)g / / g g p p p

unprotected attics from exterior sources through roof vents SPRINKLERS SYSTEMS( ) ( )

unprotected attics from exterior sources through roof vents SPRINKLERS SYSTEMSp gwhere residential structures are built tight to fire separationwhere residential structures are built tight to fire separation g p

requirementsrequirements.q

RB68 13 PUBLIC Reduces the penetration protection requirements for nonRB68-13 PUBLIC - Reduces the penetration protection requirements for non SMALL PENETRATIONS ARE NOT43 IRC Bldg COMMENT TO 5/18/2015

p p qsprinklered buildings to the same level as sprinklered Yes 3 N N Y SMALL PENETRATIONS ARE NOT Table R302 1(1)43 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 sprinklered buildings to the same level as sprinklered Yes 3 N N Y THE ISSUE OTHER OPENINGS ARE Table R302.1(1)g

APPROVE/ / p g p

buildingsTHE ISSUE, OTHER OPENINGS ARE ( )

APPROVE buildings. g

- Currently no specific language that states that projections - Currently no specific language that states that projections cannot be any closer to a property line than 2 feet It appearscannot be any closer to a property line than 2 feet. It appears

requirement was lost when projection requirementsrequirement was lost when projection requirements CLEARAFICATION FROM 201244 IRC‐Bldg RB71-13 5/18/2015 converted to table format in 2009 IRC Proposal clears up Yes 3 Y N Y CLEARAFICATION FROM 2012 Table R302 1(1) & Table R302 1(2)44 IRC‐Bldg RB71-13 5/18/2015 converted to table format in 2009 IRC. Proposal clears up Yes 3 Y N Y CHANGES Table R302.1(1) & Table R302.1(2)

hole and provides specific language stating that projectionsCHANGES

hole and provides specific language stating that projections t itt d ithi 2 f t f th li d t d t iare not permitted within 2 feet of the line used to determineare not permitted within 2 feet of the line used to determine

th fi ti di tthe fire separation distance.the fire separation distance.

The 1 hour separation requirements in these sections - The 1-hour separation requirements in these sections p qwere reduced from 2-hour ratings in prior editions of the IRCwere reduced from 2-hour ratings in prior editions of the IRC g p

based on the assumption that fire sprinklers mandated byRB79-13 based on the assumption that fire sprinklers mandated by NOT SURE HOW THIS RELATESRB79-13 the IRC would be present in all townhouses Because some NOT SURE HOW THIS RELATES

45 IRC‐Bldg SPRINKLERS 5/18/2015 the IRC would be present in all townhouses. Because some Yes 3 Y Y Y WITH RESTRICTION ON R302 2 R302 2 445 IRC‐Bldg SPRINKLERS 5/18/2015 jurisdictions are amending the IRC to remove the fire Yes 3 Y Y Y WITH RESTRICTION ON SPRINKLERS SYSTEMS

R302.2, R302.2.4PUBLIC COMMENT jurisdictions are amending the IRC to remove the fire SPRINKLERS SYSTEMSPUBLIC COMMENT sprinkler requirement it is essential that the IRC provide for

SPRINKLERS SYSTEMSsprinkler requirement, it is essential that the IRC provide for

f ftownhouse separation fire ratings to be returned to 2-hours iftownhouse separation fire ratings to be returned to 2-hours if i kl t id dsprinklers are not provided.sprinklers are not provided.

- Clarify code requirement and prevent potentially - Clarify code requirement and prevent potentially unintended test methods from being used Provide moreunintended test methods from being used. Provide more

detail to the requirement to test cellulose insulation indetail to the requirement to test cellulose insulation in faccordance with the appropriate fire test standards. During

ld RB93 13 / /accordance with the appropriate fire test standards. During th l t l FS118 09/10 dd d li d ll l t Y 3 STANDARD TEST TO BE ABLE TO46 IRC‐Bldg RB93-13 5/18/2015 the last cycle, FS118-09/10 added spray-applied cellulose to Yes 3 Y Y Y STANDARD TEST TO BE ABLE TO

INCLUDE CELLULOSE INSULATION R302.11.146 IRC Bldg RB93-13 5/18/2015 the last cycle, FS118-09/10 added spray-applied cellulose to th li t f t bl fi bl ki t i l Id tifi ASTM

Yes 3 Y Y Y INCLUDE CELLULOSE INSULATION R302.11.1the list of acceptable fireblocking materials. Identifies ASTM

INCLUDE CELLULOSE INSULATIONthe list of acceptable fireblocking materials. Identifies ASTM

E119 t t t d d d b C ll l I l tiE119 as test standard used by Cellulose Insulation E119 as test standard used by Cellulose Insulation M f t A i ti (CIMA) t d t i t fManufacturers Association (CIMA) to conduct a variety of Manufacturers Association (CIMA) to conduct a variety of

fi bl ki fi t tfireblocking fire tests. fireblocking fire tests.

O- Openable skylights are intended to provide naturalld RB98 13 / /

- Openable skylights are intended to provide natural til ti d h ld l b l i l d d ith th Y 3 N N Y INCLUDES OPERABLE SKYLIGHTS R303 147 IRC‐Bldg RB98-13 5/18/2015 ventilation and should also be expressly included with other Yes 3 N N Y INCLUDES OPERABLE SKYLIGHTS

AS REQUIRED OPENINGS R303.147 IRC Bldg RB98-13 5/18/2015 ventilation and should also be expressly included with other f t ti d f ti thi i t

Yes 3 N N Y AS REQUIRED OPENINGS R303.1fenestration approved for meeting this requirement.

AS REQUIRED OPENINGSfenestration approved for meeting this requirement.

- Chapter R4 of International Energy Conservation Code - Chapter R4 of International Energy Conservation Code p gyand Chapter 11 of the IRC require air leakage to be equal orand Chapter 11 of the IRC require air leakage to be equal or gless than 5 air changes per hour in climate zones 1 and 2less than 5 air changes per hour in climate zones 1 and 2,

BRINGS THIS SECTION IN LINEwith lower rates required in other climate zones This BRINGS THIS SECTION IN LINE RB100-13

with lower rates required in other climate zones. This WITH OTHER SECTIONS BUT I AM48 IRC‐Bldg RB100-13 5/18/2015 change creates consistency where all buildings constructed Yes 3 Y Y Y WITH OTHER SECTIONS, BUT I AM R303 448 IRC‐Bldg PUBLIC COMMENT 5/18/2015 change creates consistency where all buildings constructed Yes 3 Y Y Y NOT SURE ABOUT MECHNICAL R303.4PUBLIC COMMENT to the air tightness levels of the IECC and IRC must have NOT SURE ABOUT MECHNICAL

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTto the air tightness levels of the IECC and IRC must have h l h h i l il i THIS CODE

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTwhole house mechanical ventilation systems. THIS CODE

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTwhole house mechanical ventilation systems. THIS CODE

CHANGE WILL BE HEARD BY THE IRC PLUMBING /CHANGE WILL BE HEARD BY THE IRC-PLUMBING /CHANGE WILL BE HEARD BY THE IRC PLUMBING / MECHANICAL COMMITTEEMECHANICAL COMMITTEE. MECHANICAL COMMITTEE.

- The phrase “except as otherwise specified in this code” is - The phrase except as otherwise specified in this code is not user-friendly since it offers no guidance as to wherenot user-friendly since it offers no guidance as to where something else is specified New exception # 2 providessomething else is specified. New exception # 2 provides

RB101-13 PUBLIC exact text for what is otherwise specified New exception # 1 CLEARIFICAITION AS TO WHERE49 IRC‐Bldg RB101-13 PUBLIC 5/18/2015 exact text for what is otherwise specified. New exception # 1 Yes 3 Y N Y CLEARIFICAITION AS TO WHERE TO FIND SPECIFIED DESCRIPTIONS R303.5.149 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT 5/18/2015 is original last sentence of this section reworded into an Yes 3 Y N Y TO FIND SPECIFIED DESCRIPTIONS R303.5.1COMMENT is original last sentence of this section reworded into an

ti f t b it i t ll ti t thTO FIND SPECIFIED DESCRIPTIONS

exception format, because it is actually an exception to theexception format, because it is actually an exception to the 10 f t l THIS CODE CHANGE WILL BE HEARD BY10 foot rule. THIS CODE CHANGE WILL BE HEARD BY10 foot rule. THIS CODE CHANGE WILL BE HEARD BY

THE IRC PLUMBING / MECHANICAL COMMITTEETHE IRC-PLUMBING / MECHANICAL COMMITTEE. THE IRC PLUMBING / MECHANICAL COMMITTEE.

- The proposed revisions create separate sections for - The proposed revisions create separate sections for interior stairways and exterior doorways It eliminates a terminterior stairways and exterior doorways. It eliminates a term

that is difficult to enforce - “immediate vicinity” It uses thethat is difficult to enforce - immediate vicinity . It uses the f d i h l i l d id if h li hsame text found in the electrical code to identify the light

RB102 13 PUBLICsame text found in the electrical code to identify the light l ti t t i d d th ti dd iIRC Bld RB102-13 PUBLIC 5/18/2015 location at exterior doors and the exception addressing Y 3 Y Y Y CLEARIFICATION OF PREVIOUS R303 7 R303 7 (N ) R303 7 1 R303 8 (N )50 IRC‐Bldg RB102 13 PUBLIC

COMMENT 5/18/2015 location at exterior doors and the exception addressing t l Th li ht l l d ti t i d Yes 3 Y Y Y CLEARIFICATION OF PREVIOUS

REQUIREMENT R303.7, R303.7 (New), R303.7.1, R303.8 (New)50 IRC Bldg COMMENT 5/18/2015 controls. The light levels and exceptions are retained as Yes 3 Y Y Y REQUIREMENT R303.7, R303.7 (New), R303.7.1, R303.8 (New)COMMENT controls. The light levels and exceptions are retained as th i th t l Thi h h l t li i t

REQUIREMENTthey are in the current rule. This change helps to eliminate they are in the current rule. This change helps to eliminate

f i d i if it f li ti dsome confusion and improve uniformity of application and some confusion and improve uniformity of application and creates consistency between the building and electricalcreates consistency between the building and electrical creates consistency between the building and electrical

portions of the IRCportions of the IRC.portions of the IRC.

SO ANY ROOM LESS THAN THIS- Habitable rooms shall have a floor area of not less than 70 SO ANY ROOM LESS THAN THIS 51 IRC‐Bldg RB106-13 5/18/2015 - Habitable rooms shall have a floor area of not less than 70 Yes 2 1 N Y Y WOULD BE CLOSET? WHY IS THIS R304 1 R304 251 IRC‐Bldg RB106-13 5/18/2015 square feet (6 5 m2) Yes 2 1 N Y Y WOULD BE CLOSET? WHY IS THIS R304.1, R304.2square feet (6.5 m2). NEEDED?NEEDED?

- Sets the required ceiling height for bathrooms toilet - Sets the required ceiling height for bathrooms, toilet rooms and laundry rooms at 6 feet 8 inches The currentRB108-13 PUBLIC rooms, and laundry rooms at 6 feet 8 inches. The current

CLEARIFICATION OF PREVIOUS52 IRC‐Bldg RB108-13 PUBLIC 5/18/2015 language requires ceiling heights in these spaces to be 7 Yes 3 Y Y Y CLEARIFICATION OF PREVIOUS R305 1 R305 1 152 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT 5/18/2015 language requires ceiling heights in these spaces to be 7 Yes 3 Y Y Y REQUIREMENT R305.1, R305.1.1COMMENT feet Then the exception allows the ceiling height to be 6REQUIREMENT

feet. Then the exception allows the ceiling height to be 6 f f f ffeet 8 inches in front of the fixtures.feet 8 inches in front of the fixtures.

Safety glazing is only required on the hinge side of an in - Safety glazing is only required on the hinge side of an in-Sa e y g a g s o y equ ed o e ge s de o aswinging door where someone could get knocked out of theswinging door where someone could get knocked out of the

EXEMPTS ALL ADJOININGg g g

window if someone opens the door from the other side EXEMPTS ALL ADJOINING 53 IRC Bldg RB111 13 5/18/2015 window if someone opens the door from the other side. Yes 3 N Y Y

EXEMPTS ALL ADJOINING WINDOWS EXCEPT INSWING R308 4 253 IRC‐Bldg RB111-13 5/18/2015 p

There is no similar threat for the person on the outside of the Yes 3 N Y Y WINDOWS EXCEPT INSWING R308.4.2g / / There is no similar threat for the person on the outside of the HINGE SIDEpdoor swing This proposal is submitted by the ICC Building

HINGE SIDEdoor swing. This proposal is submitted by the ICC Building g p p y g

Code Action Committee (BCAC)Code Action Committee (BCAC) ( )

- Add the “shower sauna steam room” to the laundry list in - Add the shower, sauna, steam room to the laundry list in the exception to require safety glazing in locations within andthe exception to require safety glazing in locations within and adjacent to areas with wet surfaces The laundry list shouldadjacent to areas with wet surfaces. The laundry list should

match what is in the main section R308 4 5 This codematch what is in the main section R308.4.5. This code “RB113 13 PUBLIC change will also delete the word “water’s” so that it will make CHANGES DEFINITION FROM54 IRC Bldg RB113-13 PUBLIC 5/18/2015

change will also delete the word water s so that it will make ith th dd d it If l i t h i ht b Yes 3 Y N Y CHANGES DEFINITION FROM R308 4 554 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT 5/18/2015 sense with the added items. If glazing at any height above Yes 3 Y N Y C G S O O

WATERS EDGE AND ADDS SAUNA R308.4.5g COMMENT / / sense with the added items. If glazing at any height above fl d t l t 60” f d f th it it ld

WATERS EDGE AND ADDS SAUNAfloor and at least 60” away from edge of these items it wouldfloor and at least 60 away from edge of these items it would

b t f th i t t h l b f tbe exempt from the requirement to have glass be safety be exempt from the requirement to have glass be safety l i Thi ill t h th i t d t fglazing. This will match the requirements and concept for glazing. This will match the requirements and concept for

ti f f t l i d f b tt t d fexception for safety glazing measured from bottom tread of exception for safety glazing measured from bottom tread of stairsstairs

P i diti f th IRC b f th 2012 i d - Previous editions of the IRC before the 2012 required Previous editions of the IRC before the 2012 required glazing that is 60” horizontally in any direction to beglazing that is 60” horizontally in any direction to be glazing that is 60 horizontally in any direction to be

approved safety glazing It is not clear why this requirementapproved safety glazing. It is not clear why this requirement RB115 13 PUBLIC

approved safety glazing. It is not clear why this requirement was changed in the 2012 This added wording will make thisRB115-13 PUBLIC was changed in the 2012. This added wording will make this

55 IRC Bldg COMMENT TO 5/18/2015g g

section only apply to any glazing that is in a wall that is less Yes 3 Y Y Y CHANGED IN 2012 R308 4 755 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 section only apply to any glazing that is in a wall that is less Yes 3 Y Y Y CHANGED IN 2012 R308.4.7gAPPROVE

/ / y pp y y g gthan 180 degrees from the bottom tread nosing There is stillAPPROVE than 180 degrees from the bottom tread nosing. There is still g g

a requirement to provide approved safety glazing whena requirement to provide approved safety glazing when q p pp y g glocated within 36” horizontally of the sides of the stairslocated within 36 horizontally of the sides of the stairs.y

The new standard will provide for a cost effective alternate56 IRC Bldg RB116 13 5/18/2015 - The new standard will provide for a cost effective alternate Yes 3 N N Y SIMPLER APPROVAL PROCESS R308 6 9 1 (New) Chapter 4456 IRC‐Bldg RB116-13 5/18/2015 pfor testing of skylights Yes 3 N N Y SIMPLER APPROVAL PROCESS R308.6.9.1 (New), Chapter 44g / / for testing of skylights. ( ), pg y g

S t d i- Separates emergency escape and rescue openings Separates emergency escape and rescue openings (EERO) i d d d i i hi h tl(EERO) window and door provisions, which are currently (EERO) window and door provisions, which are currently

i t i l d It l th t EERO d d t h tintermingled. It also says that EERO doors do not have to intermingled. It also says that EERO doors do not have to be “egress” doors (side hinged doors) Ackno ledge doorsbe “egress” doors (side hinged doors). Acknowledge doors be egress doors (side hinged doors). Acknowledge doors

as viable EERO and defines minimum requirements foras viable EERO and defines minimum requirements for ALLOWS DOORS TO BE USED AS57 IRC Bldg RB117 13 5/18/2015as viable EERO and defines minimum requirements for

EERO doors It allows side hinged doors or sliders to be Yes 3 N Y Y ALLOWS DOORS TO BE USED AS R31057 IRC‐Bldg RB117-13 5/18/2015 EERO doors. It allows side hinged doors or sliders to be Yes 3 N Y Y ESCAPE OPENINGS R310g / / O doo s a o s s de ged doo s o s de s o beused as EEROs An EERO door would not have to be an

ESCAPE OPENINGSused as EEROs. An EERO door would not have to be an egress door but an egress door would automatically be anegress door but an egress door would automatically be an g g yEERO door The new code language allows sliders fromEERO door. The new code language allows sliders from g g

basements This proposal is submitted by the ICC Buildingbasements. This proposal is submitted by the ICC Building p p y gCode Action Committee (BCAC)Code Action Committee (BCAC)

IRC does not discourage or prevent improvements in - IRC does not discourage or prevent improvements in g p pemergency escape and rescue openings especially for fireemergency escape and rescue openings, especially for fire

RB122-13 PUBLICg y p p g p y

safety in older residential occupancies by requiring58 IRC‐Bldg RB122-13 PUBLIC 5/18/2015 safety, in older residential occupancies by requiring Yes 2 1 THIS CODE WAS NOT APPROVED R310 1 5 (New)58 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT 5/18/2015 replacement windows to meet all of the provisions of Section Yes 2 1 THIS CODE WAS NOT APPROVED R310.1.5 (New)COMMENT replacement windows to meet all of the provisions of Section 310 when doing so can only be accomplished by increasing310 when doing so can only be accomplished by increasing

the size of the rough opening or altering the interior wallthe size of the rough opening or altering the interior wall.

- Window opening control devices are permitted to be used59 IRC‐Bldg RB123-13 5/18/2015 - Window opening control devices are permitted to be used Yes 2 1 THIS CODE WAS NOT APPROVED R310 1 5 (New)59 IRC‐Bldg RB123-13 5/18/2015 on emergency escape and rescue openings Yes 2 1 THIS CODE WAS NOT APPROVED R310.1.5 (New)on emergency escape and rescue openings.

- Improves the clarity of the code with regard to existing - Improves the clarity of the code with regard to existing ONLY 310 6 IS IN THE CODE NOT60 IRC‐Bldg RB124-13 5/18/2015 buildings Some requirements might be better located Yes 3 Y Y Y ONLY 310.6 IS IN THE CODE NOT

310 R310.6 (New), R310.7 (New)60 IRC‐Bldg RB124-13 5/18/2015 buildings. Some requirements might be better located l h i h d b hi i i

Yes 3 Y Y Y 310.7 R310.6 (New), R310.7 (New)elsewhere in the code, but this is an improvement.

310.7elsewhere in the code, but this is an improvement.

Means of egress should not have lesser requirements than - Means of egress should not have lesser requirements than g qthose for emergency escape and rescue openings whichthose for emergency escape and rescue openings, which

CLARIFICATION OF EGRESS61 IRC‐Bldg RB125-13 5/18/2015g y p p g ,

require egress to a yard or court that leads to a public way Yes 3 N N Y CLARIFICATION OF EGRESS R311 161 IRC‐Bldg RB125-13 5/18/2015 require egress to a yard or court that leads to a public way. Yes 3 N N Y REQUIREMENTS R311.1q g y p yThe modification references language that is consistent with

REQUIREMENTSThe modification references language that is consistent with

Section R310 1Section R310.1.

Fl l ti f th t i d Add l it dIRC Bld RB126 13 5/18/2015 - Floor elevations for other exterior doors. Adds clarity and Y 3 N Y Y SIMPLIFIES EXTERIOR STAIRS TO R311 3 262 IRC‐Bldg RB126-13 5/18/2015 Floor elevations for other exterior doors. Adds clarity and li ith S ti R311 7 6 di l di t t i Yes 3 N Y Y SIMPLIFIES EXTERIOR STAIRS TO

GRADE R311.3.262 IRC Bldg RB126 13 5/18/2015 aligns with Section R311.7.6 regarding landings at stairs. Yes 3 N Y Y GRADE R311.3.2aligns with Section R311.7.6 regarding landings at stairs. GRADE

St i h d i & i d t d Add l it t th - Stair headroom, risers & winder treads. Adds clarity to the ACT 13 OF 2004 RELATES TO63 IRC Bld RB131 13 5/18/2015

Stair headroom, risers & winder treads. Adds clarity to the d fill i d di t ith th I t ti l Y 2 1

ACT 13 OF 2004 RELATES TO STAIRCASE REQUIREMENTS R311 7 2 R311 7 5 1 R311 7 5 2 163 IRC‐Bldg RB131-13 5/18/2015 code, fills in gaps and coordinates with the International Yes 2 1 STAIRCASE REQUIREMENTS R311.7.2, R311.7.5.1, R311.7.5.2.163 IRC Bldg RB131 13 5/18/2015 code, fills in gaps and coordinates with the International

B ildi C d di i iYes 2 1 STAIRCASE REQUIREMENTS

EXCLUDED FROM CODER311.7.2, R311.7.5.1, R311.7.5.2.1

Building Code regarding open riser issues. EXCLUDED FROM CODEBuilding Code regarding open riser issues.

The elevation of 147 inches is a multiple of the maximum - The elevation of 147 inches is a multiple of the maximum priser height of 7 3/4 inches (197 mm) This minor change of RELATES TO STAIRCASEriser height of 7-3/4 inches (197 mm). This minor change of RELATES TO STAIRCASE

64 IRC Bldg RB132 13 5/18/2015g ( ) g

just 3 inches (76 mm) in the total rise of the flight would in Yes 2 1S O S C S

REQUIREMENTS EXCLUDED FROM R311 7 364 IRC‐Bldg RB132-13 5/18/2015 just 3 inches (76 mm) in the total rise of the flight would in Yes 2 1 REQUIREMENTS EXCLUDED FROM R311.7.3g j ( ) gmany cases eliminate the cost of incorporating a landing and CODEmany cases eliminate the cost of incorporating a landing and CODEy p g g

the space required reducing construction coststhe space required, reducing construction costs. p q g

- The current exception in the code allows unrestricted - The current exception in the code allows unrestricted openings in risers if the stair has a 30” total rise This is aopenings in risers if the stair has a 30 total rise. This is a

ACT 13 OF 2004 RELATES TOflawed requirement Flights stacked in a well could have a ACT 13 OF 2004 RELATES TO 65 IRC‐Bldg RB133-13 5/18/2015 flawed requirement. Flights stacked in a well could have a Yes 2 1 STAIRCASE REQUIREMENTS R311 7 5 165 IRC‐Bldg RB133-13 5/18/2015 total rise of 30 inches and an exposure to a much greater fall Yes 2 1 STAIRCASE REQUIREMENTS

EXCLUDED FROM CODER311.7.5.1total rise of 30 inches and an exposure to a much greater fall EXCLUDED FROM CODE

distance to the next level or flight below. This changeEXCLUDED FROM CODE

distance to the next level or flight below. This change tl id tifi th h dcorrectly identifies the hazard.correctly identifies the hazard.

ACT 13 OF 2004 RELATES TO- Nosings - The addition of the word “projection” corrects ACT 13 OF 2004 RELATES TO 66 IRC‐Bldg RB135-13 5/18/2015 - Nosings - The addition of the word projection corrects Yes 2 1 STAIRCASE REQUIREMENTS R311.7.5.366 IRC‐Bldg RB135-13 5/18/2015 and clarifies the intent of the requirement and exception. Yes 2 1 STAIRCASE REQUIREMENTS

EXCLUDED FROM CODER311.7.5.3and clarifies the intent of the requirement and exception. EXCLUDED FROM CODEEXCLUDED FROM CODE

heading is Stairways not stairs Stairs are a component of a ACT 13 OF 2004 RELATES TO heading is Stairways not stairs. Stairs are a component of a ACT 13 OF 2004 RELATES TO 67 IRC‐Bldg RB137-13 5/18/2015

g y pstairway Adds clarity and corrects wrongly called out code Yes 2 1 STAIRCASE REQUIREMENTS R311 7 9 - Section R303 767 IRC‐Bldg RB137-13 5/18/2015 stairway. Adds clarity and corrects wrongly called out code Yes 2 1 STAIRCASE REQUIREMENTS R311.7.9 - Section R303.7

sections EXCLUDED FROM CODEsections. EXCLUDED FROM CODE

- The difference between Spiral Stairways and Curved - The difference between Spiral Stairways and Curved ACT 13 OF 2004 RELATES TOStairways Describes spiral stairs in a manner that provides ACT 13 OF 2004 RELATES TO

68 IRC‐Bldg RB138-13 5/18/2015 Stairways. Describes spiral stairs in a manner that provides Yes 2 1 STAIRCASE REQUIREMENTS R311 7 10 168 IRC‐Bldg RB138-13 5/18/2015 qualifications and limits that were missing from the code Yes 2 1 STAIRCASE REQUIREMENTS EXCLUDED FROM CODE

R311.7.10.1qualifications and limits that were missing from the code EXCLUDED FROM CODEpreviously

EXCLUDED FROM CODEpreviously.

- Treads within Spiral Stairways meet the definition of - Treads within Spiral Stairways meet the definition of p ywinder treads and are sometimes interpreted to bewinder treads and are sometimes interpreted to be

measured for tread depth in the same fashion This changemeasured for tread depth in the same fashion. This change ACT 13 OF 2004 RELATES TOadjusts the spiral stair tread depth in conformance with the ACT 13 OF 2004 RELATES TO

69 IRC‐Bldg RB139-13 5/18/2015 adjusts the spiral stair tread depth in conformance with the Yes 2 1 STAIRCASE REQUIREMENTS R311 7 10 169 IRC‐Bldg RB139-13 5/18/2015 2009 change in the method of measuring for winder tread Yes 2 1 STAIRCASE REQUIREMENTS EXCLUDED FROM CODE

R311.7.10.12009 change in the method of measuring for winder tread EXCLUDED FROM CODEdepth at the intersections of the walkline with the nosings

EXCLUDED FROM CODEdepth at the intersections of the walkline with the nosings

i d f h i h d hi h h l diinstead of the prior method which was square to the leadinginstead of the prior method which was square to the leading dedge.edge.

- Alternating tread devices and ship ladders are used in - Alternating tread devices and ship ladders are used in residential applications but not regulated This languageresidential applications but not regulated. This language

f f Cadopts the specifications from the IBC providing the neededadopts the specifications from the IBC providing the needed id h th d Cl ifi th t Alt tiguidance when they are used. Clarifies that an Alternating RELATES TO STAIRCASE

IRC Bld RB140 13 5/18/2015guidance when they are used. Clarifies that an Alternating

T d D i d Shi L dd t b d Y 2 1RELATES TO STAIRCASE

REQUIREMENTS EXCLUDED FROM R202 R311 7 11 (N )70 IRC‐Bldg RB140-13 5/18/2015 Tread Device and or Ship Ladder cannot be used as an Yes 2 1 REQUIREMENTS EXCLUDED FROM R202, R311.7.11 (New)70 IRC Bldg RB140 13 5/18/2015 Tread Device and or Ship Ladder cannot be used as an l t f f d l b d h

Yes 2 1 REQUIREMENTS EXCLUDED FROM CODE

R202, R311.7.11 (New)element of a means of egress, and can only be used when CODEelement of a means of egress, and can only be used when

f i t i d h th i dCODE

a means of egress is not required or when the required a means of egress is not required or when the required means of egress stair a or ramp is pro ided to ser e themeans of egress stairway or ramp is provided to serve the means of egress stairway or ramp is provided to serve the

same spaces at each levelsame spaces at each level.same spaces at each level.

R l i t h d f b k Ramp slope requirements were changed a few years back, Ramp slope requirements were changed a few years back, the reason stated was to enable persons with disabilities tothe reason stated was to enable persons with disabilities to the reason stated was to enable persons with disabilities to

stay in their homes However the scope of the proposalstay in their homes. However, the scope of the proposal stay in their homes. However, the scope of the proposal included all ramps even those that could not be used byincluded all ramps, even those that could not be used by p , ypersons with disabilities A 1:12 slope can sometimes bepersons with disabilities. A 1:12 slope can sometimes be p p

difficult to achieve and absorbs much more space than needdifficult to achieve and absorbs much more space than need MAKES IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO71 IRC Bldg RB141 13 5/18/2015

pbe Media rooms are often designed to have sloping floors Yes 3 N Y Y MAKES IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO R311 8 171 IRC‐Bldg RB141-13 5/18/2015 be. Media rooms are often designed to have sloping floors Yes 3 N Y Y STAY IN THEIR HOMES R311.8.1-g g p gwith ramps serving the seating and again the 1:12 slope is

STAY IN THEIR HOMESwith ramps serving the seating and again the 1:12 slope is p g g g p

problematic This proposal gives some relief for thoseproblematic. This proposal gives some relief for those situations where accessibility may not be an issue This alsosituations where accessibility may not be an issue. This also

is consistent with section 1010 3 of the IBC which allows ais consistent with section 1010.3 of the IBC which allows a 1:8 slope for pedestrian ramps not used as a means of1:8 slope for pedestrian ramps not used as a means of

egress.egress.

It i i i t t t t l i ti i - It is inconsistent to present slope in one section using It is inconsistent to present slope in one section using i l b l d th i th ti t t lnumerical symbols, and then in the exception use textual numerical symbols, and then in the exception use textual

language All other landings in the IRC (doors/stairs)language. All other landings in the IRC (doors/stairs) CLEARIFICATION OF PREVIOUS72 IRC Bldg RB142 13 5/18/2015

language. All other landings in the IRC (doors/stairs) reference the width of the feature they serve The use of a Yes 3 N N Y CLEARIFICATION OF PREVIOUS R311 8 1 R311 8 272 IRC‐Bldg RB142-13 5/18/2015 reference the width of the feature they serve. The use of a Yes 3 N N Y CLEARIFICATION OF PREVIOUS

REQUIREMENT R311.8.1, R311.8.2g RB142 13 / / reference the width of the feature they serve. The use of a list of landing locations is not consistent with other similar

Yes 3 REQUIREMENT ,list of landing locations is not consistent with other similar g

IRC sections The proposed language is more similar to thatIRC sections. The proposed language is more similar to that p p g gused to describe landings on stairsused to describe landings on stairs.g

D l t i t t t d d 36 i h b th - Delete requirement to extend a guard 36 inches above the Delete requirement to extend a guard 36 inches above the surface of fixed seating The same requirement was deleted COMMON SENSE DEETION FROM73 IRC Bldg RB145 13 5/18/2015 surface of fixed seating. The same requirement was deleted Yes 3 N N Y COMMON SENSE DEETION FROM R312 1 273 IRC‐Bldg RB145-13 5/18/2015 surface of fixed seating. The same requirement was deleted out of the 2012 IBC This proposal will make the two codes Yes 3 N N Y COMMON SENSE DEETION FROM

THE CODE R312.1.2IRC Bldg RB145 13 5/18/2015 out of the 2012 IBC. This proposal will make the two codes Yes 3 THE CODE 3out of the 2012 IBC. This proposal will make the two codes consistent with each other in this areaconsistent with each other in this area.

- Coordinate IRC with changes approved to IBC in the 2012 - Coordinate IRC with changes approved to IBC in the 2012 G A l S ifi ll C d h E109 12Group A cycle. Specifically, Code change E109-12 was

IRC Bld RB146 13 5/18/2015Group A cycle. Specifically, Code change E109-12 was

d b itt d t i S ti 1013 8 f th IBC Y 3 Y N Y CLEARIFICATION OF PREVIOUS R312 2 174 IRC‐Bldg RB146-13 5/18/2015 approved as submitted to revise Section 1013.8 of the IBC. Yes 3 Y N Y CLEARIFICATION OF PREVIOUS REQUIREMENT R312.2.174 IRC Bldg RB146 13 5/18/2015 approved as submitted to revise Section 1013.8 of the IBC.

Thi l i b itt d b th ICC C d T h lYes 3 Y N Y REQUIREMENT R312.2.1

This proposal is submitted by the ICC Code Technology REQUIREMENT

This proposal is submitted by the ICC Code Technology C ittCommittee. Committee.

The current language is unclear as to whether National - The current language is unclear as to whether National g gFire Protection Association (NFPA) 13D designed andFire Protection Association (NFPA) 13D designed and ( ) g

installed systems are allowed to be used in townhouses NOT SURE HOW THIS RELATESRB149-13 installed systems are allowed to be used in townhouses. NOT SURE HOW THIS RELATES 75 IRC‐Bldg RB149-13 5/18/2015 Adding “NFPA 13D” to Section R313 1 1 will make it clear Yes 3 WITH RESTRICTION ON R313 1 175 IRC‐Bldg SPRINKLERS 5/18/2015 Adding NFPA 13D to Section R313.1.1 will make it clear Yes 3 WITH RESTRICTION ON R313.1.1SPRINKLERS that either a NFPA 13D system or a system that complies SPRINKLERS SYSTEMSthat either a NFPA 13D system or a system that complies SPRINKLERS SYSTEMS

with Section P2904 of the IRC may be installed inwith Section P2904 of the IRC may be installed in townhouses.townhouses.

- Reformats Section R314 smoke alarm requirements in a - Reformats Section R314 smoke alarm requirements in a l i l d Th f f hi i i i ilmore logical order. The format for this section is similar to CLEARIFICATION OF PREVIOUSmore logical order. The format for this section is similar to

d i l t th S ti R315CLEARIFICATION OF PREVIOUS

I C ld RB154 13 /18/201 one used on a companion proposal to the Section R315 Y 3 Y N Y REQUIREMENT / NOT SURE HOW R31476 IRC‐Bldg RB154-13 5/18/2015 one used on a companion proposal to the Section R315 b id l i t Thi l i Yes 3 Y N Y REQUIREMENT / NOT SURE HOW

THIS REALTES TO ACT 92 OF 2004 R31476 IRC Bldg RB154 13 5/18/2015 carbon monoxide alarm requirements. This proposal is Yes 3 Y N Y THIS REALTES TO ACT 92 OF 2004 R314carbon monoxide alarm requirements. This proposal is b itt d b th ICC B ildi C d A ti C itt

THIS REALTES TO ACT 92 OF 2004 ADDITION SMOKE ALARMSsubmitted by the ICC Building Code Action Committee ADDITION SMOKE ALARMSsubmitted by the ICC Building Code Action Committee

(BCAC) d th ICC Fi C d A ti C itt (FCAC)(BCAC) and the ICC Fire Code Action Committee (FCAC). (BCAC) and the ICC Fire Code Action Committee (FCAC).

The code requires smoke alarms and carbon monoxide - The code requires smoke alarms and carbon monoxide qalarms be installed in dwelling or allows smoke detectionalarms be installed in dwelling, or allows smoke detection g,systems and carbon monoxide detection systems to be CARBON MONXIDE DETECTORSsystems and carbon monoxide detection systems to be CARBON MONXIDE DETECTORS y y

provided in lieu of individual alarms These systems need to SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH77 IRC‐Bldg RB155-13 5/18/2015 provided in lieu of individual alarms. These systems need to Yes 3 Y Y Y SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH R314 2 R315 277 IRC‐Bldg RB155-13 5/18/2015 p ybe a permanent fixture of the occupancy and owned by the Yes 3 Y Y Y TIGHTER ENVELOPE R314.2, R315.2be a permanent fixture of the occupancy and owned by the TIGHTER ENVELOPE

REQUIREMENTShomeowner This proposal is submitted by the ICC Building REQUIREMENTShomeowner. This proposal is submitted by the ICC Building REQUIREMENTSCode Action Committee (BCAC) and the ICC Fire CodeCode Action Committee (BCAC) and the ICC Fire Code

Action Committee (FCAC)Action Committee (FCAC).

- Intended to reduce nuisance alarms attributed to locating - Intended to reduce nuisance alarms attributed to locating smoke alarms in close proximity to cooking appliances andsmoke alarms in close proximity to cooking appliances and

bathrooms in which steam is produced Provisions CARBON MONXIDE DETECTORSbathrooms in which steam is produced. Provisions CARBON MONXIDE DETECTORS

/ / consistent with similar requirements included in Section SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH78 IRC‐Bldg RB156-13 5/18/2015 consistent with similar requirements included in Section 29 8 3 4 f h 2010 d 2013 di i f NFPA 72 Thi Yes 3 Y Y Y SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH

TIGHTER ENVELOPE R314.3.1 (New) and R314.3.2 (New)78 IRC‐Bldg RB156-13 5/18/2015 29.8.3.4 of the 2010 and 2013 editions of NFPA 72. This Yes 3 Y Y Y TIGHTER ENVELOPE R314.3.1 (New) and R314.3.2 (New)29.8.3.4 of the 2010 and 2013 editions of NFPA 72. This l i b itt d b th ICC B ildi C d A ti

TIGHTER ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTSproposal is submitted by the ICC Building Code Action REQUIREMENTSproposal is submitted by the ICC Building Code Action

C itt (BCAC) d th ICC Fi C d A ti C ittREQUIREMENTS

Committee (BCAC) and the ICC Fire Code Action Committee Committee (BCAC) and the ICC Fire Code Action Committee (FCAC)(FCAC). (FCAC).

Notification in new and existing Permits battery powered detectors inCompletely replaces a section that was modified in 2012

Notification in new and existing b ildi CARBON MONXIDE

Permits battery powered detectors in 

79 IRC Bldg RB160 13 5/18/2015 Completely replaces a section that was modified in 2012 Yes 3 Y Y Y buildings. CARBON MONXIDE increase renovations, hard wired in new (R315 1 5)79 IRC‐Bldg RB160-13 5/18/2015 Completely replaces a section that was modified in 2012 regarding Carbon Monoxide Alarm required locations Yes 3 Y Y Y buildings. CARBON MONXIDE

DETECTORS SHOULD BEincrease renovations, hard wired in new 

i i f f idi (R315.1-5)g RB160 13 / / regarding Carbon Monoxide Alarm required locations. Yes 3

DETECTORS SHOULD BE construction, renovations of roofs, siding, ( )ega d g Ca bo o o de a equ ed oca o s C O S S OU

INCLUDED WITH TIGHTERconstruction, renovations of roofs, siding, d i d l bi d h i lINCLUDED WITH TIGHTER doors windows plumbing and mechanical

Rrenovations of roofs, siding, doors,Completely replaces a section that was modified in 2012

Rrenovations of roofs, siding, doors, i d l bi d h i l80 IRC‐Bldg RB161-13 5/18/2015 Completely replaces a section that was modified in 2012 Yes 3 Y Y Y Notification in existing buildings increase windows, plumbing and mechanical systems  (R315 2 2)80 IRC‐Bldg RB161-13 5/18/2015 regarding Carbon Monoxide Alarm required locations Yes 3 Y Y Y Notification in existing buildings increase windows, plumbing and mechanical systems d t t i th i t Th 2015

(R315.2.2)regarding Carbon Monoxide Alarm required locations. do not trigger the requirement.    The 2015 do not trigger the requirement.    The 2015 l ld b dd d t 2009 ith tl ld b dd d t 2009 ith tASTME84 i f thi k d d it

81 IRC Bld RB165 13 5/18/2015 For surface burning characteristics adds densityto test Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact N i tASTME84 is for thickness and density 

(R316 3)81 IRC‐Bldg RB165-13 5/18/2015 For surface burning characteristics, adds densityto test Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact No impactASTME84 is for thickness and density already correlates language to test

(R316.3)IRC Bldg RB165 13 5/18/2015 For surface burning characteristics, adds densityto test Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact palready, correlates language to test

(R316.3)y, g g

Adds wood structural panels as approved thermal barriers Recognizes that wood structural Codifies what has been used for years TheAdds wood structural panels as approved thermal barriers. Recognizes that wood structural Codifies what has been used for years.    The 82 IRC‐Bldg RB167-13 5/18/2015 Section was altered in 2012 to reference material tested to Yes 3 Y Y Y panels can be used as an ignition No impact 2015 language could be added to 2009 (R316 4)82 IRC‐Bldg RB167-13 5/18/2015 Section was altered in 2012 to reference material tested to Yes 3 Y Y Y panels can be used as an ignition

b iNo impact 2015 language could be added to 2009  (R316.4)

NFPA275. barrier without the 2012 language.NFPA275. barrier without the 2012 language.

Adds fiber cement panel as an acceptable ignition barrier inAdds fiber cement panel as an acceptable ignition barrier in Recognizes that fiber cement board Adds options The 2015 language could be

83 IRC Bldg RB168 13 5/18/2015p p g

attics 2012 added cellulose insulation which cannot be Yes 3 Y Y Y Recognizes that fiber cement board No impactAdds options.    The 2015 language could be 

(R316 5 3)83 IRC‐Bldg RB168-13 5/18/2015 attics. 2012 added cellulose insulation which cannot be Yes 3 Y Y Y gcan be used as an ignition barrier No impact

p g gadded to 2009 without the 2012 language

(R316.5.3)g / /considered

can be used as an ignition barrier padded to 2009 without the 2012 language.

( )considered.

g g g

f fReorganizes language to clarify intent of what materials may Removes interpretation issues. The 2015ld RB170 13 / /

Reorganizes language to clarify intent of what materials may b d i iti b i 2012 dd d ll l Y 3 Y Y Y N i

Removes interpretation issues.    The 2015 (R316 3)84 IRC‐Bldg RB170-13 5/18/2015 be used as an ignition barrier. 2012 added cellulose Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact No impact language could be added to 2009 without  (R316.5.3)84 IRC Bldg RB170-13 5/18/2015 be used as an ignition barrier. 2012 added cellulose

i l ti hi h t b id dYes 3 Y Y Y No impact No impact language could be added to 2009 without 

h 2012 l (R316.5.3)

insulation which cannot be considered. the 2012 language.insulation which cannot be considered. the 2012 language.

Reorganizes language to clarify intent of what materials may85 IRC Bldg RB171 13 5/18/2015 Reorganizes language to clarify intent of what materials may Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact No impact Removes interpretation issues (R316 5 4)85 IRC‐Bldg RB171-13 5/18/2015 Reorganizes language to clarify intent of what materials may

be used as an ignition barrier in crawl spaces Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact No impact Removes interpretation issues. (R316.5.4)g 3 / / be used as an ignition barrier in crawl spaces. es 3 p p p ( )g p

RB172-13 PUBLIC Permits sray applied foam insulation in perimeter joist Removes interpretation issues The 2015RB172-13 PUBLIC CO O / /

Permits sray applied foam insulation in perimeter joist Removes interpretation issues.    The 2015 86 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 spaces without a thermal barrier. 2012 added testing per Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact No impact language could be added to 2009 without (R316.5.11)86 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT TO

APPROVE5/18/2015 spaces without a thermal barrier. 2012 added testing per

UL723 hi h t b id dYes 3 Y Y Y No impact No impact language could be added to 2009 without 

h l (R316.5.11)

APPROVE UL723 which cannot be considered. the 2012 language.APPROVE UL723 which cannot be considered. the 2012 language.

increases smoke devloped criteria forAdds smoke developed criteria to foam plastics used as an increases smoke devloped criteria for 87 IRC Bldg RB174 13 5/18/2015 Adds smoke developed criteria to foam plastics used as an Yes 3 Y Y Y

increases smoke devloped criteria for products not tested and requiring No impact No impact (R316 3 316 6)87 IRC‐Bldg RB174-13 5/18/2015 p p

interior finish Yes 3 Y Y Y products not tested and requiring No impact No impact (R316.3, 316.6)g / / interior finish p q gspecific approval

p p ( )specific approval

R i f l ti h thi t l ith i dRequires foam plastic sheathing to comply with wind88 IRC Bld RB175 13 5/18/2015

Requires foam plastic sheathing to comply with wind i t l i t ll d di tl h thi Y 3 Y Y Y I i d i t ill i f ibl (R316 5 12 316 8)88 IRC‐Bldg RB175-13 5/18/2015 pressure resistance unless installed directly on a sheathing Yes 3 Y Y Y Increases wind resistance will increase cost feasible  (R316.5.12, 316.8)88 IRC Bldg RB175 13 5/18/2015 pressure resistance unless installed directly on a sheathing

th t i bl f i tiYes 3 Y Y Y Increases wind resistance will increase cost feasible  (R316.5.12, 316.8)

that is capable of resistingthat is capable of resisting

Adds an ASTM standard to stainless steel fasteners 2012 No Impact The 2015 language could be89 IRC‐Bldg RB176-13 5/18/2015 Adds an ASTM standard to stainless steel fasteners. 2012 Yes 3 Y Y Y Added an ASTM standard No Impact

No Impact.   The 2015 language could be (R317 3)89 IRC‐Bldg RB176-13 5/18/2015 added nuts and washers which cannot be considered Yes 3 Y Y Y Added an ASTM standard No Impact

added to 2009 without the 2012 language (R317.3)added nuts and washers which cannot be considered. added to 2009 without the 2012 language.

90 IRC Bld RB177 13 5/18/2015 A ibilit N/A Y 3 (R320 1 R320 1 1)90 IRC‐Bldg RB177-13 5/18/2015 Accessibility- N/A Yes 3 (R320.1, R320.1.1)90 IRC Bldg RB177 13 5/18/2015 Accessibility N/A Yes 3 (R320.1, R320.1.1)

P d b FEMA P ibl i li iProposed by FEMA.  Possible implications or Proposed by FEMA.  Possible implications or f ibilit i C itt Di dRequires dwellings in Coastal A zones to meet the feasibility issues.  Committee Disapproved  (R322 1 322 1 6 322 1 8 322 1 9 322 2 322 2 1 322 2 391 IRC‐Bldg RB180-13 5/18/2015 Requires dwellings in Coastal A zones to meet the Yes 3 Y Y Y Stronger resistance to wave action Increasefeasibility issues.  Committee Disapproved stating that thousands of structures will be

(R322.1, 322.1.6, 322.1.8,. 322.1.9, 322.2, 322.2.1, 322.2.3, 91 IRC‐Bldg RB180-13 5/18/2015 q grequirements of Coastal High Hazard Areas (Zone V) Yes 3 Y Y Y Stronger resistance to wave action Increase stating that thousands of structures will be 

(322 3 2 322 3 3 322 3 4 106 1 4 )requirements of Coastal High Hazard Areas (Zone V) g

dragged into compliance but FAH approved322.3.2, 322.3.3, 322.3.4, 106.1.4, )

dragged into compliance but FAH approved gg p ppas submitted The 2015 language could beas submitted The 2015 language could be

92 IRC Bld RB182 13 5/18/2015 D fi l t fl i fl d Y 3 Y Y Y D fi iti Sh ld b i Sh ld b i (R322 1 5)92 IRC‐Bldg RB182-13 5/18/2015 Defines lowest floor in flood areas Yes 3 Y Y Y Definition Should be no impact Should be no impact (R322.1.5)92 IRC Bldg RB182 13 5/18/2015 Defines lowest floor in flood areas Yes 3 Y Y Y Definition Should be no impact Should be no impact (R322.1.5)

FEMA proposed and in accordanceDeletes wood preservative treated requirements for wood in

FEMA proposed and in accordance itht th i t ti ti t t d93 IRC‐Bldg RB183-13 5/18/2015 Deletes wood preservative treated requirements for wood in Yes 3 Y Y Y witht their testing, preservative treated Will decrease Feasible (R322 1 8)93 IRC‐Bldg RB183-13 5/18/2015 p q

floor-prone areas Yes 3 Y Y Y witht their testing, preservative treated wood above what is already required in

Will decrease Feasible (R322.1.8)floor-prone areas wood above what is already required in y qthe IRC is not neededthe IRC is not needed

A h i f f t d h i fl d E i f Th 2015 l ldAnchoring of manufactured homes in flood prone areas- FEMA d i IRC A di E

Easier to enforce.   The 2015 language could 94 IRC Bld RB185 13 5/18/2015

Anchoring of manufactured homes in flood prone areas d l t d A di E f d i j t t t Y 3 Y Y Y FEMA proposed since IRC Appendix E N i t

Easier to enforce.   The 2015 language could b dd d t 2009 ith t th 2012 (R322 1 9)94 IRC‐Bldg RB185-13 5/18/2015 deleted Appendix E reference and requires just state or Yes 3 Y Y Y FEMA proposed since IRC Appendix E

is not always adopted No impact be added to 2009 without the 2012  (R322.1.9)94 IRC Bldg RB185 13 5/18/2015 deleted Appendix E reference and requires just state or federal requirements

Yes 3 Y Y Y is not always adopted No impact be added to 2009 without the 2012 language

(R322.1.9)federal requirements

y planguage.federal requirements g g

Changes the reference point to the bottom of the frame of Will increase foundation costs Will potentially Feasible The 2015 language could be95 IRC‐Bldg RB186-13 5/18/2015 Changes the reference point to the bottom of the frame of Yes 3 Y Y Y Raises the finished floor

Will increase foundation costs, Will potentially  Feasible.   The 2015 language could be (R322 1 9)95 IRC‐Bldg RB186-13 5/18/2015 manufactured homes in flood prone areas Yes 3 Y Y Y Raises the finished floor

save replacement costs added to 2009 without the 2012 language.(R322.1.9)manufactured homes in flood prone areas save replacement costs added to 2009 without the 2012 language.

RB188 13 PUBLICRB188-13 PUBLIC Adds an additional 1' to height of the finished floor in flood Will increase foundation costs Will potentially96 IRC Bldg

RB188 13 PUBLIC COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 Adds an additional 1' to height of the finished floor in flood Yes 3 Y Y Y Raises the finished floor

Will increase foundation costs, Will potentially Feasible (R322 2 322 3 2)96 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 dds a add o a o e g o e s ed oo ood

hazard areas Yes 3 Y Y Y Raises the finished floor, p y

save replacement costsFeasible.   (R322.2., 322.3.2)g

DISAPPROVE/ / hazard areas save replacement costs

( , )DISAPPROVE p

f fRB189 13 / / Updates design of permissbale areas below flood plain Y 397 IRC‐Bldg RB189-13 5/18/2015 Updates design of permissbale areas below flood plain l ti Yes 3 Y Y Y mostly clarifications no cost impact improves enforcement (R322.2.2, 322.2.2.1)97 IRC‐Bldg RB189-13 5/18/2015 elevation Yes 3 Y Y Y mostly clarifications no cost impact improves enforcement (R322.2.2, 322.2.2.1)elevation

Adds underground and above ground storage tanks in floodAdds underground and above ground storage tanks in flood To prevent tanks from floating in a The 2015 language could be added to 2009

98 IRC Bldg RB193 13 5/18/2015g g g

prone areas to the IRC for the first time Editorial language Yes 3 Y Y Y To prevent tanks from floating in a Will increaseThe 2015 language could be added to 2009 

(R322 2 4 322 3 7 M2201 6)98 IRC‐Bldg RB193-13 5/18/2015 prone areas to the IRC for the first time. Editorial language Yes 3 Y Y Y p gflood event Will increase

g gwithout the 2012 language

(R322.2.4, 322.3.7, M2201.6)g / / p g gchanges in 2012

flood event without the 2012 language.( )

changes in 2012.g

Edit i l M ti i t th b d f th t tEditorial. Moves an exception into the body of the text.IRC Bld RB195 13 5/18/2015

Editorial. Moves an exception into the body of the text. 2012 l d l t d t d ft f d ti f Y 3 Y Y Y N I t

Editorial.  The 2015 language could be (R322 3 2)99 IRC‐Bldg RB195-13 5/18/2015 2012 language deleted mat and raft foundations from Yes 3 Y Y Y No Impact No Impact

Editorial.  The 2015 language could be dd d 2009 i h h 2012 l

(R322.3.2)99 IRC Bldg RB195 13 5/18/2015 2012 language deleted mat and raft foundations from i i

Yes 3 Y Y Y No Impact No Impactadded to 2009 without the 2012 language.

(R322.3.2)provision.

added to 2009 without the 2012 language.provision.

Allows water to move under and thru Walls may cost more to construct but will reduce100 IRC‐Bldg RB196-13 5/18/2015 Breakaway walls in flood hazard areas specified reference Yes 3 Y Y Y Allows water to move under and thru Walls may cost more to construct but will reduce 

Feasible (R322 3 4)100 IRC‐Bldg RB196-13 5/18/2015 Breakaway walls in flood hazard areas specified reference Yes 3 Y Y Y building damage repairsFeasible (R322.3.4)y p building damage repairs

101 IRC Bld RB197 13 5/18/2015 Edit i l di b k ll i fl d Y 3 Y Y Y Edit i l N I t C it (R322 2 4)101 IRC‐Bldg RB197-13 5/18/2015 Editorial regarding break away walls in flood areas Yes 3 Y Y Y Editorial No Impact Cocnsitency (R322.2.4)101 IRC Bldg RB197 13 5/18/2015 Editorial regarding break away walls in flood areas Yes 3 Y Y Y Editorial No Impact Cocnsitency (R322.2.4)

Adds provision for a door at the top of stiars at breakaway Door is intended to prevnet wave Will increase construction cost but may save in102 IRC‐Bldg RB198-13 5/18/2015 Adds provision for a door at the top of stiars at breakaway Yes 3 Y Y Y Door is intended to prevnet wave Will increase construction cost but may save in 

Feasible (R322 3 4)102 IRC‐Bldg RB198-13 5/18/2015 walls Yes 3 Y Y Y splash inside damage repairsFeasible (R322.3.4)walls splash inside damage repairs

Changes Lofts to Mezzanines and brings in definitions for Add l it f M i Th 2015Changes Lofts to Mezzanines and brings in definitions for Adds clarity for a Mezzanine.   The 2015 103 IRC Bldg RB203 13 5/18/2015

Changes Lofts to Mezzanines and brings in definitions for Mezzanine consistent with IBC There was some language Yes 3 Y Y Y No Impact No Impact

Adds clarity for a Mezzanine.   The 2015 language could be added to 2009 without (R325 325 5 R301 2 2 3 1)103 IRC‐Bldg RB203-13 5/18/2015 Mezzanine consistent with IBC. There was some language Yes 3 Y Y Y No Impact No Impact language could be added to 2009 without  (R325-325.5, R301.2.2.3.1)g / / g g

change in 2012p p g g

the 2012 language( , )

change in 2012. the 2012 language.g g g

208 13 / / f f 3104 IRC‐Bldg RB208-13 5/18/2015 Updates standard references for concrete Yes 3 Y Y Y No Impact No Impact Editorial, no impact (R402.2.1)104 IRC‐Bldg RB208-13 5/18/2015 Updates standard references for concrete Yes 3 Y Y Y No Impact No Impact Editorial, no impact (R402.2.1)

Adds masonry foundation charging language that has been105 IRC Bldg RB209 13 5/18/2015 Adds masonry foundation charging language that has been Yes 3 Y Y Y No Impact No Impact Editorial no impact (R402 4)105 IRC‐Bldg RB209-13 5/18/2015 y g g g g

inadvertently missing Yes 3 Y Y Y No Impact No Impact Editorial, no impact (R402.4)g / / inadvertently missing p ( )y g

Updates tables of minimum footing sizes with incremental106 IRC‐Bldg RB211-13 5/18/2015 Updates tables of minimum footing sizes with incremental Yes 3 Y Y Y No Impact No Impact More conditions reflected easier to apply (Tble R403 1 (1) (2) (3) 403 1 1)106 IRC‐Bldg RB211-13 5/18/2015 snow loads and other conditions Yes 3 Y Y Y No Impact No Impact More conditions reflected, easier to apply (Tble R403.1 (1), (2), (3), 403.1.1)snow loads and other conditions

Edit i l f l it d d t f i ti fi Th Clarity, no impact.    The 2015 language 107 IRC Bld RB212 13 5/18/2015 Editorial for clarity and updates of existing figures. These Y 3 Y Y Y N I t N I

Clarity, no impact.    The 2015 language ld b dd d 2009 i h h 2012 (R403 1(1) 403 1(3) 403 1 1 403 1 3 F 403 1 3 403 1 3 3)107 IRC‐Bldg RB212-13 5/18/2015 Editorial for clarity and updates of existing figures. These

fi ld l t l l th i fi Yes 3 Y Y Y No Impact No Impact could be added to 2009 without the 2012  (R403.1(1), 403.1(3), 403.1.1, 403.1.3, Fgr 403.1.3, 403.1.3.3)107 IRC Bldg RB212 13 5/18/2015 new figures would completely replace the previous figures. Yes 3 Y Y Y No Impact No Impact could be added to 2009 without the 2012 l

(R403.1(1), 403.1(3), 403.1.1, 403.1.3, Fgr 403.1.3, 403.1.3.3)new figures would completely replace the previous figures. language.language.

Clarifies foundation requirements under braced wall panels108 IRC‐Bldg RB213-13 5/18/2015 Clarifies foundation requirements under braced wall panels Yes 3 Y Y Y Removes a loophole Increase if the loophole was used Prvides new requirements and clarity (Fgr R403 1(2) (3))108 IRC‐Bldg RB213-13 5/18/2015 q p

in high seismic areas Yes 3 Y Y Y Removes a loophole Increase if the loophole was used Prvides new requirements and clarity (Fgr R403.1(2), (3))in high seismic areas

Big language changes from 2012 in 602 10 9 1 probably Cl ifi b d ll l Th 2015 l ld b bl NOT b109 IRC Bldg RB214 13 5/18/2015 Big language changes from 2012 in 602.10.9.1, probably Yes 3 Y Y Y Clarifies braced wall panel Increases costs

 The 2015 language could probably NOT be (R403 1 2 602 10 9 1)109 IRC‐Bldg RB214-13 5/18/2015 Big language changes from 2012 in 602.10.9.1, probably

cannot adopt Regarding wall bracing in Seismic category D Yes 3 Y Y Y Clarifies braced wall panel requirements in high seismic areas Increases costs

g g p yadded to 2009 without the 2012 language

(R403.1.2, 602.10.9.1)g 3 / / cannot adopt. Regarding wall bracing in Seismic category D es 3 requirements in high seismic areas added to 2009 without the 2012 language.( , )p g g g g y q g g g

ld RB215 13 / / Edit i l i i f ll b i i S i i t D Y 3 Y Y Y Clarifies braced wall panel (R403 1 2 403 1 3 4 403 1 4 2)110 IRC‐Bldg RB215-13 5/18/2015 Editorial revisions of wall bracing in Seismic category D Yes 3 Y Y Y Clarifies braced wall panel i t i hi h i i No impact Clarity, no impact (R403.1.2, 403.1.3.4, 403.1.4.2)110 IRC Bldg RB215 13 5/18/2015 Editorial revisions of wall bracing in Seismic category D Yes 3 Y Y Y requirements in high seismic areas No impact Clarity, no impact (R403.1.2, 403.1.3.4, 403.1.4.2)requirements in high seismic areas

Clarity no impact The 2015 languageFooting and stem walls in Seismic category D Rewrites Clarifies footing and stem wallClarity, no impact.   The 2015 language 

(R403 1 3 403 1 3 1 403 1 3 2 403 1 3 3 403 1 3 4111 IRC‐Bldg RB216-13 5/18/2015 Footing and stem walls in Seismic category D. Rewrites Yes 3 Y Y Y Clarifies footing and stem wall No impact could be added to 2009 without the 2012 (R403.1.3, 403.1.3.1, 403.1.3.2,403.1.3.3, 403.1.3.4, 111 IRC‐Bldg RB216-13 5/18/2015 entire sections and adds new sections Yes 3 Y Y Y requirements in high seismic areas No impact could be added to 2009 without the 2012  403.1.3.5 thru 6)entire sections and adds new sections requirements in high seismic areaslanguage.

403.1.3.5 thru 6)language.

Creates separate paragraph for cold formed steel frame sill112 IRC Bldg RB217 13 5/18/2015 Creates separate paragraph for cold formed steel frame sill Yes 3 Y Y Y No Impact No Impact Easier to apply (R403 1 6)112 IRC‐Bldg RB217-13 5/18/2015 p p g p

plate anchorage Yes 3 Y Y Y No Impact No Impact Easier to apply (R403.1.6)g / / plate anchorage p ( )p g

113 IRC Bld RB218 13 5/18/2015 P t lti l ill l t h i il i l i Y 3 Y Y Y Edit i l N I E i l (R403 1 6)113 IRC‐Bldg RB218-13 5/18/2015 Puts multiple sill plate anchors on similar equivalencies Yes 3 Y Y Y Editorial No Impact Easier to apply (R403.1.6)113 IRC Bldg RB218 13 5/18/2015 Puts multiple sill plate anchors on similar equivalencies Yes 3 Y Y Y Editorial No Impact Easier to apply (R403.1.6)

114 IRC‐Bldg RB219-13 5/18/2015 Requires anchor bolts in the middle third of the sill plate Yes 3 Y Y Y Clarifies location required No Impact Easier to apply (R403 1 6)114 IRC‐Bldg RB219-13 5/18/2015 Requires anchor bolts in the middle third of the sill plate Yes 3 Y Y Y Clarifies location required No Impact Easier to apply (R403.1.6)

Add d d l t i id i l ti f b l d115 IRC Bld RB221 13 5/18/2015 Adds expanded polystyrene rigid insulation for below grade Yes 3 Y Y Y N i t M b l t ti (Tbl R403 3(1))115 IRC‐Bldg RB221-13 5/18/2015 Adds expanded polystyrene rigid insulation for below grade applications only extruded is listed now Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact Maybe less cost more options (Tble R403.3(1))115 IRC Bldg RB221 13 5/18/2015 applications, only extruded is listed now Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact Maybe less cost more options (Tble R403.3(1))applications, only extruded is listed now

Simplifies way to use table for crushed stone base for116 IRC‐Bldg RB222-13 5/18/2015 Simplifies way to use table for crushed stone base for Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact No impact Easier to apply (Tble 403 4 Fgr 403 4(1))116 IRC‐Bldg RB222-13 5/18/2015 precast concrete foundation walls Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact No impact Easier to apply (Tble 403.4, Fgr 403.4(1))precast concrete foundation walls

117 IRC Bldg RB223 13 5/18/2015 Deletes an out of date NCMA standard for foundation walls Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact No impact No impact (Tble R404 1 1)117 IRC‐Bldg RB223-13 5/18/2015 Deletes an out of date NCMA standard for foundation walls Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact No impact No impact (Tble R404.1.1)g / / p p p ( )

Revised table for plain masonry walls to meet the referenced118 IRC Bldg RB224 13 5/18/2015 Revised table for plain masonry walls to meet the referenced Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact Sli ht i f 8'/9' ll ith lid N i t (Tble R404 1 1(1))118 IRC‐Bldg RB224-13 5/18/2015 Revised table for plain masonry walls to meet the referenced standard Yes 3 Y Y Y No impact Slight increase for 8'/9' walls with solid masonry No impact (Tble R404.1.1(1))IRC Bldg RB224 13 5/18/2015 standard Yes 3 o pact g / y p ( b e 0 ( ))standard

Add dit i l t th t th t bl i l t b li d t il119 IRC Bld RB225 13 5/18/2015 Adds editorial note that the table is only to be applied to soil Y 3 Y Y Y Cl ifi ti Sh ld b i F ibk (Tbl R404 1 1(1 4) Tbl R404 1 2(2 8))119 IRC‐Bldg RB225-13 5/18/2015 Adds editorial note that the table is only to be applied to soil l ifi ti li t d Yes 3 Y Y Y Clarification Should be no impact Faseibke (Tble R404.1.1(1-4), Tble R404.1.2(2-8))119 IRC Bldg RB225 13 5/18/2015 classifications listed Yes 3 Y Y Y Clarification Should be no impact Faseibke (Tble R404.1.1(1 4), Tble R404.1.2(2 8))classifications listed

Makes masonry and concrete foundation walls follow theMakes masonry and concrete foundation walls follow the Increases reiforcement in Seismic120 IRC Bldg RB226 13 5/18/2015

ysame format and increases reinfocement bar sizes in Yes 3 Y Y Y Increases reiforcement in Seismic Slight increase in seismic zone D Feasible charts easier to follow (R404 1(2 4) 404 1 4 1)120 IRC‐Bldg RB226-13 5/18/2015 same format and increases reinfocement bar sizes in Yes 3 Y Y Y zone D Slight increase in seismic zone D Feasible, charts easier to follow (R404.1(2-4), 404.1.4.1)g

Seismic Zone Dzone D ( ( ) )

Seismic Zone D

121 IRC Bld RB227 13 5/18/2015 Edit i l f T it P t ti Y 3 N N Y S ti ( ) R403 3 4 R404 1 2 3 6 1121 IRC‐Bldg RB227-13 5/18/2015 Editorial for Termite Protection Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R403.3.4, R404.1.2.3.6.1121 IRC Bldg RB227 13 5/18/2015 Editorial for Termite Protection Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R403.3.4, R404.1.2.3.6.1

RB228 13 PUBLICRB228-13 PUBLIC Editorial for retaining wall bracing top and bottom to remove122 IRC‐BldgRB228 13 PUBLIC

COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 Editorial for retaining wall bracing top and bottom to remove Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R202 R404 1 3 R404 4122 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 g g pa conflict and clarify meaning Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R202, R404.1.3, R404.4COMMENT TO

APPROVEa conflict and clarify meaning

APPROVEy g

123 IRC Bldg RB230 13 5/18/2015 Concrete or masonry foundations Yes 3 No No Yes R405 1123 IRC‐Bldg RB230-13 5/18/2015 Concrete or masonry foundations. Yes 3 No No Yes R405.1 IRC Bldg RB230 13 5/18/2015 Concrete or masonry foundations. Yes 3 o o es 05

Th f thi d h i t d thThe purpose of this code change is to amend theThe purpose of this code change is to amend the i t f d fi d t fi frequirements for dampproofing and waterproofing of requirements for dampproofing and waterproofing of

t d f d ti ll Th h124 IRC Bld RB233 13 5/18/2015 concrete and masonry foundation walls. The change Y 3 N N Y S ti ( ) R406 1 R406 2124 IRC‐Bldg RB233-13 5/18/2015 concrete and masonry foundation walls. The change li i t d fi t fi Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R406.1, R406.2124 IRC Bldg RB233 13 5/18/2015 eliminates unnecessary dampproofing or waterproofing on Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R406.1, R406.2eliminates unnecessary dampproofing or waterproofing on

wall areas that do not affect the livability of interior spaceswall areas that do not affect the livability of interior spaces wall areas that do not affect the livability of interior spaces and floors below gradeand floors below grade. and floors below grade.

t l ll fi i ti i t i th125 IRC Bld RB234 13 5/18/2015 a move to place all fire resistive requirements in the same Y 3 N N Y S ti ( ) R501 3125 IRC‐Bldg RB234-13 5/18/2015 a move to place all fire resistive requirements in the same ti

Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R501.3125 IRC Bldg RB234 13 5/18/2015section

Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R501.3section

Fire protection of floors Penetrations need to be addressed Fire protection of floors. Penetrations need to be addressed 126 IRC Bldg RB235 13 5/18/2015

Fire protection of floors. Penetrations need to be addressed and this change provides a needed list of penetrations that Yes 3 No No Yes R501 3126 IRC‐Bldg RB235-13 5/18/2015 and this change provides a needed list of penetrations that Yes 3 No No Yes R501.3g / / g p p

are allowedare allowed.The committee feels that proposed Section R502 2 2 would Section(s): R502 1 (NEW) R502 1 1 R502 1 1 1 R502 1 2127 IRC‐Bldg RB241-13 5/18/2015 The committee feels that proposed Section R502.2.2 would Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R502.1 (NEW), R502.1.1, R502.1.1.1, R502.1.2, 127 IRC‐Bldg RB241-13 5/18/2015 prohibit WSP for subflooring Yes 3 No No Yes R502 2 2 (NEW)prohibit WSP for subflooring. R502.2.2 (NEW)This change provides an appropriate reference to ICC 400128 IRC‐Bldg RB242-13 5/18/2015 This change provides an appropriate reference to ICC 400 Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R502 1 6 R602 1 3 R802 1 5128 IRC‐Bldg RB242-13 5/18/2015 as stated in the proponents published reason Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R502.1.6, R602.1.3, R802.1.5as stated in the proponents published reason.This proposal recognizes CLT by defining it and mandatesThis proposal recognizes CLT by defining it and mandates

li ith th CLT d t t d d Lik f thcompliance with the CLT product standard. Like some of theC ld RB243 13 / 8/20

compliance with the CLT product standard. Like some of the th i d d d t th t i d i th Y 3 N N Y Section(s): R202 (NEW), R502.1.8 (NEW), R502.8.2,129 IRC‐Bldg RB243-13 5/18/2015 other engineered wood products that are recognized in the Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R202 (NEW), R502.1.8 (NEW), R502.8.2,

R602 1 5 (NEW) R802 1 6 (NEW) R802 7 2 Ch t 44129 IRC Bldg RB243 13 5/18/2015 other engineered wood products that are recognized in the IRC h t t l it l b d t il f

Yes 3 No No Yes R602.1.5 (NEW), R802.1.6 (NEW), R802.7.2, Chapter 44IRC, such as structural composite lumber, details of use

R602.1.5 (NEW), R802.1.6 (NEW), R802.7.2, Chapter 44IRC, such as structural composite lumber, details of use

’t id daren’t provided.aren t provided.Section(s): R202 (NEW) R502 1 8 (NEW) R602 1 5 (NEW)130 IRC Bldg RB244 13 5/18/2015 This proposal is intended for consistency with the IBC Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R202 (NEW), R502.1.8 (NEW), R602.1.5 (NEW), 130 IRC‐Bldg RB244-13 5/18/2015 This proposal is intended for consistency with the IBC. Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R202 (NEW), R502.1.8 (NEW), R602.1.5 (NEW),

R802 1 7 (NEW) Chapter 44g / / p p y R802.1.7 (NEW), Chapter 44( ) pThe modification clarifies where the solid blocking is not131 IRC‐Bldg RB247-13 5/18/2015 The modification clarifies where the solid blocking is not Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R502 3 3(1) Table R502 3 3(2)131 IRC‐Bldg RB247-13 5/18/2015 required Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R502.3.3(1), Table R502.3.3(2)required.

bending design values for sawn lumber were re-calculated Section(s): Table R502 3 1(1) Table R502 3 1(2) Tablebending design values for sawn lumber were re-calculated Section(s): Table R502.3.1(1), Table R502.3.1(2), Table 132 IRC‐Bldg RB248-13 5/18/2015 which led to slight increases to design values of some Yes 3 No No Yes

( ) ( ) ( )802 4(1) Table R802 4(2) Table R802 5 1(1) through Table132 IRC‐Bldg RB248-13 5/18/2015 which led to slight increases to design values of some Yes 3 No No Yes 802.4(1), Table R802.4(2), Table R802.5.1(1) through Table

R802 5 1(8)grades of certain species R802.5.1(8)grades of certain species. R802.5.1(8)

/ / The modification allows southern-pine but limits it to grade133 IRC‐Bldg RB249-13 5/18/2015 The modification allows southern-pine but limits it to grade

# Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R502.3.3(1), Table R502.3.3(2)133 IRC‐Bldg RB249-13 5/18/2015 #1 or better. Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R502.3.3(1), Table R502.3.3(2)#1 or better.

Th difi ti d t d th t bl f th iThe modifications updated the span tables for southern pine Section(s): Table R502 5(1) Table R502 5(2) TableC ld RB250 13 / 8/20

The modifications updated the span tables for southern pine b d th t d i l tifi d b th A i Y 3 N N Y

Section(s): Table R502.5(1), Table R502.5(2), Table R802 4(1) T bl R802 4(2) T bl R802 5 1(1) th h134 IRC‐Bldg RB250-13 5/18/2015 based on the current design values certified by the American Yes 3 No No Yes R802.4(1), Table R802.4(2), Table R802.5.1(1) through 134 IRC Bldg RB250 13 5/18/2015 based on the current design values certified by the American

L b St d d C itt B d f R iYes 3 No No Yes R802.4(1), Table R802.4(2), Table R802.5.1(1) through

R802 5 1(8)Lumber Standards Committee Board of Review. R802.5.1(8)Lumber Standards Committee Board of Review. R802.5.1(8)

This change provides the builders and building officials withThis change provides the builders and building officials with 135 IRC‐Bldg RB251-13 5/18/2015

g p ga useful table for headers for open porches This will Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R502 5 Table R502 5(3) (NEW)135 IRC‐Bldg RB251-13 5/18/2015 a useful table for headers for open porches. This will Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R502.5, Table R502.5(3) (NEW)

eliminate the use of oversized or engineered headerseliminate the use of oversized or engineered headers.

This change incorporates the single-ply header table into theThis change incorporates the single-ply header table into the Section(s): R301 2 2 2 5 R404 1 9 2 R502 5 Table136 IRC‐Bldg RB252-13 5/18/2015 main header table The single-ply header is becoming more Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R301.2.2.2.5, R404.1.9.2, R502.5, Table

R502 5(1) T bl R502 5(2) R602 3 R602 7 T bl R602 7 1136 IRC‐Bldg RB252-13 5/18/2015 main header table. The single-ply header is becoming more f f ffi i

Yes 3 No No Yes R502.5(1), Table R502.5(2), R602.3, R602.7, Table R602.7.1common for reasons of energy efficiency.

R502.5(1), Table R502.5(2), R602.3, R602.7, Table R602.7.1common for reasons of energy efficiency.

F i f i Thi h d l t fli tiIRC Bld RB254 13 5/18/2015 Framing of openings. This change deletes conflicting Y 3 N N Y R502 10137 IRC‐Bldg RB254-13 5/18/2015 Framing of openings. This change deletes conflicting l ith S ti R502 6 Yes 3 No No Yes R502.10 137 IRC Bldg RB254 13 5/18/2015 language with Section R502.6. Yes 3 No No Yes R502.10 language with Section R502.6.

Thi h d d t l Th t d d i138 IRC Bld RB255 13 5/18/2015 This change removes redundant language. The standard is Y 3 N N Y S ti ( ) R503 2 1 R602 3 R604 1 R803 2 1138 IRC‐Bldg RB255-13 5/18/2015 This change removes redundant language. The standard is li bl dl f th l ti f th f t Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R503.2.1, R602.3, R604.1, R803.2.1138 IRC Bldg RB255 13 5/18/2015 applicable regardless of the location of the manufacturer. Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R503.2.1, R602.3, R604.1, R803.2.1applicable regardless of the location of the manufacturer.

The change adds another alternate for underlayment and an139 IRC Bldg RB256 13 5/18/2015 The change adds another alternate for underlayment and an Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R503 2 1 1(1) Chapter 44139 IRC‐Bldg RB256-13 5/18/2015 The change adds another alternate for underlayment and an appropriate standard Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R503.2.1.1(1), Chapter 44g RB256 13 / / appropriate standard Yes 3 ( ) ( ), ppp p

This change is consistent with the IBC committee action of140 IRC Bldg RB257 13 5/18/2015 This change is consistent with the IBC committee action of Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R503 2 1 1(2) Chapter 44140 IRC‐Bldg RB257-13 5/18/2015 g

Group A Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R503.2.1.1(2), Chapter 44g / / Group A. ( ) ( ), ppSection(s): R505 R505 1 R505 1 1 R505 2 R505 2 1Section(s): R505, R505.1, R505.1.1, R505.2, R505.2.1, ( )

Figure R505 2(1) Table R505 2(1) Figure R505 2(2) TableFigure R505.2(1), Table R505.2(1), Figure R505.2(2), Table 0 2(2) 0 2 2 0 2 3 0 2 3 ( )R505.2(2), R505.2.2, R505.2.3, Table 505.2.3 (NEW),R505.2(2), R505.2.2, R505.2.3, Table 505.2.3 (NEW),

R505 2 4 T bl R505 2 4 R505 2 5 R505 2 5 1 FiThis proposal is one in a series intended to both update and R505.2.4, Table R505.2.4, R505.2.5, R505.2.5.1, Figure This proposal is one in a series intended to both update and R505.2.4, Table R505.2.4, R505.2.5, R505.2.5.1, Figure R505 2 5 1 R505 2 5 2 R505 2 5 3 Figure R505 2 5 3141 IRC‐Bldg RB258-13 5/18/2015 streamline the cold-formed steel (CFS) light frame Yes 3 No No Yes R505.2.5.1, R505.2.5.2, R505.2.5.3, Figure R505.2.5.3, 141 IRC‐Bldg RB258-13 5/18/2015 streamline the cold-formed steel (CFS) light frame Yes 3 No No Yes , , , g ,

R505 3 1 Table R505 3 1(1) R505 3 2 Table R505 3 2(1)construction provisions of the IRC R505.3.1, Table R505.3.1(1), R505.3.2, Table R505.3.2(1), construction provisions of the IRC. Table R505.3.2(2), Table R505.3.2(3), R505.3.3.1, R505.3.4,Table R505.3.2(2), Table R505.3.2(3), R505.3.3.1, R505.3.4, T bl R505 3 4(1) T bl R505 3 4(2) T bl R505 3 4(3)Table R505.3.4(1), Table R505.3.4(2), Table R505.3.4(3), Table R505.3.4(1), Table R505.3.4(2), Table R505.3.4(3),

Table R505 3 4(4) Figure R505 3 4(2) M1308 1 M2101 6Table R505.3.4(4), Figure R505.3.4(2), M1308.1, M2101.6, ( ), g ( ), , ,P2603 2P2603.2

B Thi h it l d t t b d142 IRC Bld RB259 13 5/18/2015 Base: This change permits recycled concrete to be used as Y 3 N N Y R506 2 2142 IRC‐Bldg RB259-13 5/18/2015 Base: This change permits recycled concrete to be used as t d i i t t ith i d t ti Yes 3 No No Yes R506.2.2 142 IRC Bldg RB259 13 5/18/2015 aggregate and is consistent with industry practice. Yes 3 No No Yes R506.2.2 aggregate and is consistent with industry practice.

D k l t l l d ti Thi h dd di ti fDeck lateral load connection. This change adds direction for 143 IRC Bld RB260 13 5/18/2015

Deck lateral load connection. This change adds direction for the location of the hold down device relative to the end of the Yes 3 Yes No Yes R507 2 3143 IRC‐Bldg RB260-13 5/18/2015 the location of the hold-down device relative to the end of the Yes 3 Yes No Yes R507.2.3 IRC Bldg RB260 13 5/18/2015 the location of the hold down device relative to the end of the

deckYes 3 Yes No Yes R507.2.3

deck.deck.RB262 13 PUBLIC Thi l id lt ti i ti th d tRB262-13 PUBLIC This proposal provides an alternative prescriptive method to

144 IRC BldRB262 13 PUBLIC

COMMENT TO 5/18/2015This proposal provides an alternative prescriptive method to achieve an acceptable lateral load connection for residential Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R507 2 3 Figure R507 2 3(2) (NEW)144 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 achieve an acceptable lateral load connection for residential Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R507.2.3, Figure R507.2.3(2) (NEW)IRC Bldg COMMENT TO

APPROVE5/18/2015 achieve an acceptable lateral load connection for residential

decksYes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R507.2.3, Figure R507.2.3(2) (NEW)

APPROVE decks. O dec s

Section(s): R507 1 R507 4 (NEW) R507 5 (NEW) FigureC

Section(s): R507.1, R507.4 (NEW), R507.5 (NEW), Figure RB264-13 PUBLIC P i i d k f i f b j i d

( ) ( ) ( ) gR507 5 (NEW) Table R507 5 (NEW) R507 5 1 R507 6

ldRB264-13 PUBLIC

COMMENT TO / / Prescirptive deck framing for beams, joists, posts and Y 3R507.5 (NEW), Table R507.5 (NEW), R507.5.1, R507.6,

0 6 ( ) 0 6 ( ) 0 ( )145 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 Prescirptive deck framing for beams, joists, posts and f ti Yes 3 No No Yes Figure R507.6 (NEW), Table R507.6 (NEW), R507.7 (NEW),145 IRC Bldg COMMENT TO

APPROVE5/18/2015 footings Yes 3 No No Yes Figure R507.6 (NEW), Table R507.6 (NEW), R507.7 (NEW),

R507 8 (NEW) R507 8 1 (NEW) Fi R507 8 1 (NEW)APPROVE footings R507.8 (NEW), R507.8.1 (NEW), Figure R507.8.1 (NEW), APPROVE R507.8 (NEW), R507.8.1 (NEW), Figure R507.8.1 (NEW), R507 8 2 (NEW) Figure R507 8 2 (NEW)R507.8.2 (NEW), Figure R507.8.2 (NEW)( ), g ( )

The deck ledger to band joist connection is the mostThe deck ledger to band joist connection is the most Section(s): R507 2 Table 507 2 R507 2 1 R507 2 2146 IRC‐Bldg RB265-13 5/18/2015 important connection on a deck and deserves the attention Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R507.2, Table 507.2, R507.2.1, R507.2.2, 146 IRC‐Bldg RB265-13 5/18/2015 important connection on a deck and deserves the attention Yes 3 No No Yes R507.2.3 (NEW)

to make sure it is done in a safe mannerR507.2.3 (NEW)

to make sure it is done in a safe manner.

This change provides a needed clarification and update for S ti ( ) R202 T bl R301 5 R311 7 5 4 R311 7 8 1This change provides a needed clarification and update for Section(s): R202, Table R301.5, R311.7.5.4, R311.7.8.1, g p pwood/plastic composites for use on exterior decks The

Section(s): R202, Table R301.5, R311.7.5.4, R311.7.8.1, R311 7 8 4 R312 1 4 R317 4 R317 4 1 R317 4 2 R318 1147 IRC Bldg RB267 13 5/18/2015 wood/plastic composites for use on exterior decks. The Yes 3 No No Yes R311.7.8.4, R312.1.4, R317.4, R317.4.1, R317.4.2, R318.1, 147 IRC‐Bldg RB267-13 5/18/2015 p p

modification removes plastic composite as a method of Yes 3 No No Yes , , , , , ,R507 R507 3 R507 3 1 R507 3 2 (NEW) R507 3 3 (NEW)g modification removes plastic composite as a method of R507, R507.3, R507.3.1, R507.3.2 (NEW), R507.3.3 (NEW), p p

protection from termites R507.3.4 (NEW), R507.3.5 (NEW), INDEX Bprotection from termites. R507.3.4 (NEW), R507.3.5 (NEW), INDEX Bp

This change provides a needed clean up and clarification ofThis change provides a needed clean up and clarification of S ti ( ) R602 1 (NEW) R602 1 5 (NEW) R602 1 6148 IRC Bldg RB269 13 5/18/2015

This change provides a needed clean up and clarification of the language to properly address the standards for sawn Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R602.1 (NEW), R602.1.5 (NEW), R602.1.6 148 IRC‐Bldg RB269-13 5/18/2015 the language to properly address the standards for sawn Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R602.1 (NEW), R602.1.5 (NEW), R602.1.6

(NEW) R602 3g 69 3 / / e a guage o p ope y add ess e s a da ds o salumber from other wood products

es 3 (NEW), R602.3lumber from other wood products.

( ),p

Section(s): Table R602 3(1) Table R602 3(2) TableSection(s): Table R602.3(1), Table R602.3(2), Table

Thi h d t i d i i t b i t t ith R602 3(3) Table R602 3 1 R602 3 5 Table R602 10 1 3This change updates wind provisions to be consistent with R602.3(3), Table R602.3.1, R602.3.5, Table R602.10.1.3, T bl R602 10 3(1) T bl R602 10 4 R602 10 4 1 T bl149 IRC Bldg RB271 13 5/18/2015

This change updates wind provisions to be consistent with the ASCE provisions The modification corrects the wind Yes 3 No No Yes Table R602.10.3(1), Table R602.10.4, R602.10.4.1, Table 149 IRC‐Bldg RB271-13 5/18/2015 the ASCE provisions. The modification corrects the wind Yes 3 No No Yes Table R602.10.3(1), Table R602.10.4, R602.10.4.1, Table

R602 10 5 Table R602 10 6 1 Table R602 10 6 4IRC Bldg RB271 13 5/18/2015 the ASCE provisions. The modification corrects the wind

speeds in Table R602 3(3)Yes 3 o o es

R602.10.5, Table R602.10.6.1, Table R602.10.6.4, speeds in Table R602.3(3). 60 0 5, ab e 60 0 6 , ab e 60 0 6 ,R602 10 6 5 1 R602 10 8 2 R602 12 R612 2 R613 2 Tablespeeds ab e 60 3(3) R602.10.6.5.1, R602.10.8.2, R602.12, R612.2, R613.2, Table

R613 5(1) Table R613 5(2)R613.5(1), Table R613.5(2)Thi h id tibilit ith th f t iThis change provides compatibility with the fastening

150 IRC Bldg RB272 13 5/18/2015This change provides compatibility with the fastening h d l i th IBC Al id f f th Yes 3 No Yes Yes Section(s): Table R602 3(1)150 IRC‐Bldg RB272-13 5/18/2015 schedule in the IBC. Also, provides easy reference for the Yes 3 No Yes Yes Section(s): Table R602.3(1)g schedule in the IBC. Also, provides easy reference for the

b ildi ffi i l t if f t d th j b( ) ( )

building official to verify fasteners used on the jobThi h l ifi th diff f f t i f i t i151 IRC Bld RB273 13 5/18/2015 This change clarifies the difference for fastening of interior Y 3 N N Y S ti ( ) T bl R602 3(1)151 IRC‐Bldg RB273-13 5/18/2015 This change clarifies the difference for fastening of interior

d t i WSP Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.3(1)151 IRC Bldg RB273 13 5/18/2015 and exterior WSP. Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.3(1)and exterior WSP.Th h dd l it b i th t l t liThe change adds clarity by removing the top plate splice

152 IRC Bld RB274 13 5/18/2015The change adds clarity by removing the top plate splice

nailing for seismic from the footnote into the fastener Yes 3 N N Y S ti ( ) T bl R602 3(1) T bl R602 10 3(4)152 IRC‐Bldg RB274-13 5/18/2015 nailing for seismic from the footnote into the fastener Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.3(1), Table R602.10.3(4)152 IRC Bldg RB274 13 5/18/2015 nailing for seismic from the footnote into the fastener schedule

Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.3(1), Table R602.10.3(4)schedule.schedule.

This change adds a needed toe nail connection for the top153 IRC Bldg RB275 13 5/18/2015 This change adds a needed toe nail connection for the top Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602 3(1)153 IRC‐Bldg RB275-13 5/18/2015 This change adds a needed toe nail connection for the top

plate stud Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.3(1)g 5 3 / / plate stud. es 3 ( ) ( )pThis change adds a needed connection detail that isThis change adds a needed connection detail that is g

compatible with the IBC The modifications add clarity154 IRC Bldg RB276 13 5/18/2015 compatible with the IBC. The modifications add clarity, Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602 3 (1)154 IRC‐Bldg RB276-13 5/18/2015 p y,permits box nails and clarifies the description of the building Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.3 (1)g / / permits box nails and clarifies the description of the building ( ) ( )p p g

elementselements.RB278-13 PUBLIC creates a consistent format for the conventional wood frame155 IRC‐BldgRB278-13 PUBLIC

5/18/2015 creates a consistent format for the conventional wood frame Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602 3(1)155 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 fastener schedules in the IBC and the IRC Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.3(1)COMMENT TO fastener schedules in the IBC and the IRCThis change deletes a redundant footnote that is already

156 IRC‐Bldg RB279-13 5/18/2015This change deletes a redundant footnote that is already Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602 3(1)156 IRC‐Bldg RB279-13 5/18/2015

g yaddressed in the code text This will avoid potential Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.3(1)addressed in the code text. This will avoid potential

157 IRC‐Bldg RB280-13 5/18/2015 makes the IRC consistent with the IBC Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602 3(2) Chapter 44157 IRC‐Bldg RB280-13 5/18/2015 makes the IRC consistent with the IBC. Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.3(2), Chapter 44

Editorial for height of unsupported wood studs with reference158 IRC‐Bldg RB-281-13 5/18/2015 Editorial for height of unsupported wood studs with reference Yes 3 Yes No Yes Table R602 3(5)158 IRC‐Bldg RB-281-13 5/18/2015 to an existing Table Yes 3 Yes No Yes Table R602.3(5)to an existing TableEliminates a Table concerning studs over 12' tall and

159 IRC‐Bldg RB283-13 5/18/2015 Eliminates a Table concerning studs over 12 tall and Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R602 3 1 Table R602 3 1159 IRC‐Bldg RB283-13 5/18/2015 provides text for clarity and correct application Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R602.3.1, Table R602.3.1provides text for clarity and correct application

160 IRC‐Bldg RB284-13 5/18/2015 Single and double top plate splice connection requirements Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R602 3 2160 IRC‐Bldg RB284-13 5/18/2015 Single and double top plate splice connection requirements Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R602.3.2

This proposal requires that the bottom plate as defined byThis proposal requires that the bottom plate, as defined by p p q p , ypart I of this proposal be continuous at the header locationspart I of this proposal, be continuous at the header locations p p pas well as the top plate The bottom plate acts as a tensionas well as the top plate. The bottom plate acts as a tension cord in a box beam and it is important that it be continuouscord in a box beam and it is important that it be continuous.

161 IRC‐Bldg RB285-13 5/18/2015 In fact it is more important for gravity loads that the bottom Yes 3 No No Yes Figure R602 7 2161 IRC‐Bldg RB285-13 5/18/2015 In fact, it is more important for gravity loads that the bottom Yes 3 No No Yes Figure R602.7.2plate to be continuous than it is for top plate continuity Thisplate to be continuous than it is for top plate continuity. This proposal requires both important elements of the box beamproposal requires both important elements of the box beam

t b ti th t d i d lift l d th t h dto be continuous so that under wind uplift loads the top chordto be continuous so that under wind uplift loads the top chord ill b ti llwill be continuous as well.will be continuous as well.

P d difi ti tili th t “f ll h i ht t d” iRB286 13 PUBLIC Proposed modifications utilize the term “full height stud” inRB286-13 PUBLIC Proposed modifications utilize the term full height stud in li f “ki t d” t b i t t ith t i l162 IRC Bld

RB286 13 PUBLIC COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 lieu of “king stud” to be more consistent with terminology Yes 2 1 No No Yes Figure R602 3(2) R602 7 4 (New)162 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 lieu of king stud to be more consistent with terminology

tl d i th IRC d W d F C t tiYes 2 1 No No Yes Figure R602.3(2), R602.7.4 (New)IRC Bldg COMMENT TO

DISAPPROVE5/18/2015

currently used in the IRC and Wood Frame Construction Yes 2 1 No No Yes Figure R602.3(2), R602.7.4 (New)

DISAPPROVE currently used in the IRC and Wood Frame Construction M l (WFCM)

DISAPPROVEManual (WFCM). Manual (WFCM).

This proposal specifies nailing of the plates to the header asThis proposal specifies nailing of the plates to the header as Section(s): R602 7 R602 7 1 Table R602 7 1 Table163 IRC‐Bldg RB287-13 5/18/2015 a means of bracing the header to limit development of out-of- Yes 3 No Yes Yes Section(s): R602.7, R602.7.1, Table R602.7.1, Table 163 IRC‐Bldg RB287-13 5/18/2015 a means of bracing the header to limit development of out-of- Yes 3 No Yes Yes R602 7 1(2) (NEW)

plane buckling under gravity loadsR602.7.1(2) (NEW)

plane buckling under gravity loads.

Thi i h d d h b i b d h dThis is a much needed change because rim board headers Section(s): R602 7 R602 7 2 (NEW) Table R602 7 2(1)IRC Bld RB288 13 5/18/2015

This is a much needed change because rim board headers ffi i t d it b i d d f i Y 3 N N Y

Section(s): R602.7, R602.7.2 (NEW), Table R602.7.2(1) (NEW) T bl R602 7 2(2) (NEW) T bl R602 7 3(1) (NEW)164 IRC‐Bldg RB288-13 5/18/2015 are more energy efficient and it brings advanced framing Yes 3 No No Yes (NEW), Table R602.7.2(2) (NEW), Table R602.7.3(1) (NEW), 164 IRC Bldg RB288 13 5/18/2015 are more energy efficient and it brings advanced framing

t h i i th dYes 3 No No Yes (NEW), Table R602.7.2(2) (NEW), Table R602.7.3(1) (NEW),

R602 7 3(2) (NEW) Fig re R602 7 2 (NEW)technique in the code. R602.7.3(2) (NEW), Figure R602.7.2 (NEW)technique in the code. R602.7.3(2) (NEW), Figure R602.7.2 (NEW)Th h t E ti 1 th f t M th dThe change to Exception 1 removes the reference to Method The change to Exception 1 removes the reference to Method

CS SFB th d f ti th lt tiCS-SFB as a method for meeting the alternative corner 165 IRC Bldg RB290 13 5/18/2015

CS SFB as a method for meeting the alternative corner attachment requirement for SDCs D D and D because Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R602 10 2 2 1165 IRC‐Bldg RB290-13 5/18/2015 attachment requirement for SDCs D0, D1, and D2 because Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R602.10.2.2.1g attachment requirement for SDCs D0, D1, and D2 because

IRC T bl R602 10 4 F t t d l l d t it th( )

IRC Table R602.10.4, Footnote d clearly does not permit the IRC Table R602.10.4, Footnote d clearly does not permit the f CS SFB i SDC D D d D Thi luse of CS-SFB in SDCs D0 D1 and D2 This proposal

RB292 13 / / The purpose of this code change is to correct a conflict in the Y 3 N N166 IRC‐Bldg RB292-13 5/18/2015 The purpose of this code change is to correct a conflict in the d i i f M th d BV WSP Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R602.10.2.2.1166 IRC‐Bldg RB292-13 5/18/2015 code provisions for Method BV-WSP Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R602.10.2.2.1code provisions for Method BV-WSP

Th h id h d d i h b ild RB293 13 / / The change provides a method to determine the bracing Y 3 N N S ( ) ( )167 IRC‐Bldg RB293-13 5/18/2015 The change provides a method to determine the bracing h th b d ll li i i diff t h id Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.10.3(1)167 IRC Bldg RB293-13 5/18/2015 where the braced wall line spacing is different on each side. Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.10.3(1)where the braced wall line spacing is different on each side.

Thi h id dditi l i f ti d l it f S i ( ) T bl R602 10 3(1) T bl R602 10 3(3) T bl168 IRC Bld RB295 13 5/18/2015 This change provides additional information and clarity for Y 3 N N Y Section(s): Table R602.10.3(1), Table R602.10.3(3), Table168 IRC‐Bldg RB295-13 5/18/2015 This change provides additional information and clarity for th f SFB f ll b i Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.10.3(1), Table R602.10.3(3), Table

R602 10 4168 IRC Bldg RB295 13 5/18/2015 the use of SFB for wall bracing. Yes 3 No No Yes R602.10.4the use of SFB for wall bracing. R602.10.4Thi h dd d d ti t th t blThis change adds some needed corrections to the table.

169 IRC Bld RB296 13 5/18/2015This change adds some needed corrections to the table.

Also the addition of item numbers provides ease of use of Yes 3 No No Y S ti ( ) T bl R602 10 3(2) T bl R602 10 3(4)169 IRC‐Bldg RB296-13 5/18/2015 Also, the addition of item numbers provides ease of use of Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.10.3(2), Table R602.10.3(4)169 IRC Bldg RB296 13 5/18/2015 Also, the addition of item numbers provides ease of use of the table

Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.10.3(2), Table R602.10.3(4)the table.the table.

The reason for this code change is to clarify that braced wallThe reason for this code change is to clarify that braced wall 170 IRC Bldg RB297 13 5/18/2015

g yline lengths longer than 50 feet are permitted when bracing Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602 10 3(3)170 IRC‐Bldg RB297-13 5/18/2015 line lengths longer than 50 feet are permitted when bracing Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.10.3(3)g g g p g

is determined based on Seismic Design Category( ) ( )

is determined based on Seismic Design CategoryThe modification eliminates a term from the column header171 IRC Bldg RB301 13 5/18/2015 The modification eliminates a term from the column header Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602 10 3(4)171 IRC‐Bldg RB301-13 5/18/2015 The modification eliminates a term from the column header

that is no longer needed Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.10.3(4)g 30 3 / / that is no longer needed. es 3 No No Yes ( ) ( )g

While RB302 accurately reflects the intent of the existingWhile RB302 accurately reflects the intent of the existing e 30 accu a e y e ec s e e o e e s gprovisions of the 2012 IRC clarifying the intent has made itprovisions of the 2012 IRC, clarifying the intent has made it p , y gevident that there was a hole in the existing provisions The172 IRC Bldg RB302 13 5/18/2015 evident that there was a hole in the existing provisions. The Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602 10 3(4)172 IRC‐Bldg RB302-13 5/18/2015 g p

existing provisions fail to provide guidance on what to do Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.10.3(4)g / / existing provisions fail to provide guidance on what to do ( ) ( )g p p gwhen the brick or stone veneer extends up into the gablewhen the brick or stone veneer extends up into the gable p g

endend.

This change clarifies that intermittent methods ABW PFHThis change clarifies that intermittent methods ABW, PFH 173 IRC Bldg RB306 13 5/18/2015

g ,and PFG are permitted with continuous sheathing methods Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R602 10 4 1173 IRC‐Bldg RB306-13 5/18/2015 and PFG are permitted with continuous sheathing methods. Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): R602.10.4.1g p g

Adds greater flexibility for design( )

Adds greater flexibility for design. g y g

The reason for this proposal is to clarify when intermittentThe reason for this proposal is to clarify when intermittent p p yand continuous bracing methods can be mixed within aand continuous bracing methods can be mixed within a g

story I believe the “or” needs to be deleted because the174 IRC Bldg RB307 13 5/18/2015 story. I believe the “or” needs to be deleted because the Yes 3 No Yes Yes Section(s): R602 10 4 1174 IRC‐Bldg RB307-13 5/18/2015 ylanguage is too permissive and the sentence needs to be re Yes 3 No Yes Yes Section(s): R602.10.4.1g language is too permissive and the sentence needs to be re- ( )g g pwritten so that the location has to be in SDC A B or C andwritten so that the location has to be in SDC A, B, or C and

have a basic windspeed ≤ 100 mphhave a basic windspeed ≤ 100 mphit id f l ti f i th d CS PF i l

175 IRC Bld RB310 13 5/18/2015 it provides a useful option for using method CS-PF in low Y 3 N N Y S ti ( ) T bl R602 10 5175 IRC‐Bldg RB310-13 5/18/2015 it provides a useful option for using method CS PF in low i i Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.10.5175 IRC Bldg RB310 13 5/18/2015 seismic areas. Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Table R602.10.5seismic areas.

Th d ti i th h ld d it ill id f th176 IRC Bld RB311 13 5/18/2015 The reduction in the hold-down capacity will provide for the Yes 3 No No Y Section(s) Fig re R602 10 6 2176 IRC‐Bldg RB311-13 5/18/2015 The reduction in the hold down capacity will provide for the use of readily available hold downs Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Figure R602.10.6.26 IRC Bldg RB311 13 5/18/2015 use of readily available hold-downs. Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Figure R602.10.6.2use of readily available hold downs.

This change provides clarity to where the panel splice is to Section(s) Fig re R602 10 6 2 Fig re R602 10 6 3 Fig re177 IRC Bldg RB312 13 5/18/2015 This change provides clarity to where the panel splice is to Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Figure R602.10.6.2, Figure R602.10.6.3, Figure 177 IRC‐Bldg RB312-13 5/18/2015 s c a ge p o des c a ty to e e t e pa e sp ce s tobe made Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Figure R602.10.6.2, Figure R602.10.6.3, Figure

R602 10 6 4g / / be made. No No R602.10.6.4This change restores missing notes on the figures that wereThis change restores missing notes on the figures that were

Section(s): Figure R602 10 6 2 Figure R602 10 6 3 Figure178 IRC Bldg RB313 13 5/18/2015g g g

inadvertently omitted The notes add clarity and direction for Yes 3 No No Yes Section(s): Figure R602.10.6.2, Figure R602.10.6.3, Figure 178 IRC‐Bldg RB313-13 5/18/2015 inadvertently omitted. The notes add clarity and direction for Yes 3 No No Yes ( ) g , g , gR602 10 6 4g / / y y

the spacer and fastening of the king studR602.10.6.4

the spacer and fastening of the king stud.p g gRevisions to braced wall lines clarifies the maximum179 IRC‐Bldg RB315-13 5/18/2015 Revisions to braced wall lines, clarifies the maximum Yes 3 Y N Y R602 10 6 5 1179 IRC‐Bldg RB315-13 5/18/2015 spacing Yes 3 Y N Y R602.10.6.5.1spacingp g

Where the outside edge of truss vertical web membersRB319-13 PUBLIC Where the outside edge of truss vertical web members RB319-13 PUBLIC galigns with the outside face of the wall studs below the wall180 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 aligns with the outside face of the wall studs below, the wall Yes 3 N N Y R602.10.8.2180 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT TO

APPROVE5/18/2015

sheathing extending above the top plateis permitted toYes 3 N N Y R602.10.8.2

APPROVE sheathing extending above the top plateis permitted to APPROVEreplace truss blockingreplace truss blocking

P id di ti ti f idi til ti h181 IRC Bld RB320 13 5/18/2015

Provides diagrammatic option for providing ventilation when Y 3 Y Y N R602 10 8 2(3)181 IRC‐Bldg RB320-13 5/18/2015

Provides diagrammatic option for providing ventilation when an air gap is not desired bete een roof tr sses and braced Yes 3 Y Y N R602.10.8.2(3)181 IRC Bldg RB320 13 5/18/2015 an air gap is not desired beteween roof trusses and braced Yes 3 Y Y N R602.10.8.2(3)an air gap is not desired beteween roof trusses and braced

i l ll b i i h th d t hld RB321 13 / / cripple wall bracing increases when they do not have Y 3 Y Y N R602 10 11182 IRC‐Bldg RB321-13 5/18/2015 cripple wall bracing increases when they do not have b d th i t i id Yes 3 Y Y N R602.10.11182 IRC Bldg RB321 13 5/18/2015 gypsum board on the interior side Yes 3 Y Y N R602.10.11gypsum board on the interior side

/ / corrects an error made in correlating the 2012 braced wall183 IRC‐Bldg RB322-13 5/18/2015 corrects an error made in correlating the 2012 braced wall i i i l ll Yes 3 N N Y R602.10.11183 IRC‐Bldg RB322-13 5/18/2015 provisions to cripple walls Yes 3 N N Y R602.10.11provisions to cripple walls

184 IRC‐Bldg RB324-13 5/18/2015 Increase simplified wall bracing from 2 to 3 stories Yes 3 N N Y R602 12 Table R602 12 4184 IRC‐Bldg RB324-13 5/18/2015 Increase simplified wall bracing from 2 to 3 stories Yes 3 N N Y R602.12, Table R602.12.4

Allows simplified wall bracing method to be used where the185 IRC‐Bldg RB325-13 5/18/2015 Allows simplified wall bracing method to be used where the Yes 3 N N Y R602 12 Table R602 12 4185 IRC‐Bldg RB325-13 5/18/2015 exposure category is C Yes 3 N N Y R602.12, Table R602.12.4exposure category is C

Increases calculated value of Braced wall panelsIncreases calculated value of Braced wall panels 186 IRC Bld RB327 13 5/18/2015

pconstructed as Method CS-PF which will simplify and reduce Y 3 N N Y R602 12 6 2186 IRC‐Bldg RB327-13 5/18/2015 constructed as Method CS-PF which will simplify and reduce Yes 3 N N Y R602.12.6.2186 IRC Bldg RB327 13 5/18/2015 ythe amount required- CS portal frames can have a leg length

Yes 3 N N Y R602.12.6.2the amount required- CS portal frames can have a leg length

as small at 16" vs a Portal frame garage (PFG) that has aas small at 16 vs a Portal frame garage (PFG) that has aadds an additional option for narrow wall bracing to the187 IRC Bldg RB328 13 5/18/2015 adds an additional option for narrow wall bracing to the Yes 3 N N Y R602 12 6 3187 IRC‐Bldg RB328-13 5/18/2015 p g

simplified method Yes 3 N N Y R602.12.6.3g simplified methodpMassive rewrite to update and streamline the cold formed188 IRC Bldg RB330 13 5/18/2015 Massive rewrite to update and streamline the cold-formed Yes 3 N N Y R603 M1308 1 M2101 6 P2603 2188 IRC‐Bldg RB330-13 5/18/2015 psteel (CFS) light frame construction provisions of the IRC Yes 3 N N Y R603, M1308.1, M2101.6, P2603.2g / / steel (CFS) light frame construction provisions of the IRC , , ,( ) g p

removes the last reference to water repellent sheathing from189 IRC Bldg RB331 13 5/18/2015

removes the last reference to water-repellent sheathing from Yes 3 N N Y R604 3189 IRC‐Bldg RB331-13 5/18/2015

p gthe IRC since this term has been removed previously Yes 3 N N Y R604.3g / / the IRC, since this term has been removed previously. , p y

Section(s): R606 2 R606 2 1 R606 2 2 R606 2 3 R606 2 4Section(s): R606.2 , R606.2.1, R606.2.2, R606.2.3, R606.2.4, ( ) , , , , ,R606 2 5 (NEW) R606 2 6 (NEW) R606 2 7 (NEW)R606.2.5 (NEW), R606.2.6 (NEW), R606.2.7 (NEW), R606 2 8 (NEW) R606 2 9 (NEW) R606 2 10 (NEW)R606.2.8 (NEW), R606.2.9 (NEW), R606.2.10 (NEW),

R606 2 12 (NEW) R606 3 R606 3 4 (NEW) R606 3 4 1R606.2.12 (NEW), R606.3, R606.3.4 (NEW), R606.3.4.1 R606.2.12 (NEW), R606.3, R606.3.4 (NEW), R606.3.4.1 (NEW) R606 3 4 2 (NEW) R606 3 4 3 (NEW) R606 8(NEW), R606.3.4.2 (NEW), R606.3.4.3 (NEW), R606.8, ( ), 606 3 ( ), 606 3 3 ( ), 606 8,

R606 11 R606 12 R606 12 3 R606 13 R606 14 (NEW)S b t ti l i ti f th d i d

R606.11, R606.12, R606.12.3, R606.13, R606.14 (NEW), Substantial reorganization of the masonry design and

( )R606 14 1 (NEW) R606 14 2 (NEW) R606 15 R606 15 1Substantial reorganization of the masonry design and

t ti i t tl tt d th h tR606.14.1 (NEW), R606.14.2 (NEW), R606.15, R606.15.1,

190 IRC Bld RB332 13 5/18/2015 construction requirements currently scattered throughout, Y 3 N N Y Table R606.15.1, R607.1.1, R607, R607.1.2, R607.1.3,190 IRC‐Bldg RB332-13 5/18/2015 construction requirements currently scattered throughout, i th d i d t ti i t Yes 3 N N Y Table R606.15.1, R607.1.1, R607, R607.1.2, R607.1.3,

R607 2 1 R607 2 1 1 R607 2 2 R607 2 2 1 R607 2 2 2190 IRC Bldg RB332 13 5/18/2015 organizes the masonry design and construction into one Yes 3 N N Y R607.2.1, R607.2.1.1, R607.2.2, R607.2.2.1, R607.2.2.2, organizes the masonry design and construction into one ti dd f t d d

R607.2.1, R607.2.1.1, R607.2.2, R607.2.2.1, R607.2.2.2, R607 3 R608 R608 1 R608 1 1 R608 1 1 1 R608 1 1 2section, adds reference standards. R607.3, R608, R608.1, R608.1.1, R608.1.1.1, R608.1.1.2, section, adds reference standards. , , , , , ,R608 1 2 R608 1 2 1 R608 1 2 2 R608 1 2 3 R608 1 3R608.1.2, R608.1.2.1, R608.1.2.2, R608.1.2.3, R608.1.3,

R608 1 3 1 R608 1 3 2 R608 2 R608 2 1 R608 2 2 R609R608.1.3.1, R608.1.3.2, R608.2, R608.2.1, R608.2.2, R609, R609 1 R609 1 1 T bl R609 1 1 R609 1 2 T bl R609 1 2R609.1, R609.1.1, Table R609.1.1, R609.1.2, Table R609.1.2, R609.1, R609.1.1, Table R609.1.1, R609.1.2, Table R609.1.2,

R609 1 3 R609 1 4 R609 1 4 1 R609 1 5 R609 1 5 1R609.1.3, R609.1.4, R609.1.4.1, R609.1.5, R609.1.5.1, , , , , ,R609 1 5 2 R609 2 R609 2 1 R609 2 2 R609 2 3 R609 3R609.1.5.2, R609.2, R609.2.1, R609.2.2, R609.2.3, R609.3,

R609 3 1 R609 4 R609 4 1 Chapter 44R609.3.1, R609.4, R609.4.1, Chapter 44

R611 2 R611 6 2 T bl R611 6(1) T bl R611 6(2) T blR611.2, R611.6.2, Table R611.6(1), Table R611.6(2), Table R611.2, R611.6.2, Table R611.6(1), Table R611.6(2), Table R611 6(3) Table R611 6(4) R611 7 1 1 Table R611 7(1A)R611.6(3), Table R611.6(4), R611.7.1.1, Table R611.7(1A), ( ), ( ), , ( ),

Table R611 7(1B) Table R611 7(1C) Figure R611 9(1) TableTable R611.7(1B), Table R611.7(1C), Figure R611.9(1), Table R611.9(1), Figure R611.9(2), Table R611.9(2), FigureR611.9(1), Figure R611.9(2), Table R611.9(2), Figure R611 9(3) T bl R611 9(3) Fi R611 9(4) T blupdates the concrete wall provisions to agree with PCA 100 R611.9(3), Table R611.9(3), Figure R611.9(4), Table

191 IRC Bldg RB334 13 5/18/2015 updates the concrete wall provisions to agree with PCA 100- Yes 3 N N YR611.9(3), Table R611.9(3), Figure R611.9(4), Table R611 9(4) Figure R611 9(5) Table R611 9(5) Figure191 IRC‐Bldg RB334-13 5/18/2015 updates t e co c ete a p o s o s to ag ee t C 00

2012 ACI 318 11 ASCE 7 10 and the 2012 IBC Yes 3 N N Y R611.9(4), Figure R611.9(5), Table R611.9(5), Figure g / / 2012, ACI 318-11, ASCE 7-10 and the 2012 IBC. ( ), g ( ), ( ), gR611 9(6) Table R611 9(6) Figure R611 9(7) Table, , R611.9(6), Table R611.9(6), Figure R611.9(7), Table R611 9(7) Figure R611 9(8) Table R611 9(8) FigureR611.9(7), Figure R611.9(8), Table R611.9(8), Figure R611 9(9) T bl R611 9(9) Fi R611 9(10) T blR611.9(9), Table R611.9(9), Figure R611.9(10), Table R611.9(9), Table R611.9(9), Figure R611.9(10), Table

R611 9(10) Figure R611 9(11) Table R611 9(11) FigureR611.9(10), Figure R611.9(11), Table R611.9(11), Figure R611.9(10), Figure R611.9(11), Table R611.9(11), Figure R611 9(12) Table R611 9(12) R611 9 2 R611 9 3 R611 10R611.9(12), Table R611.9(12), R611.9.2, R611.9.3, R611.10( ) ( )

192 IRC Bldg RB335 13 5/18/2015 Adds PCA 100 to reference for ACI 318 for concrete Yes 3 N N Y R611 5 1192 IRC‐Bldg RB335-13 5/18/2015 Adds PCA 100 to reference for ACI 318 for concrete Yes 3 N N Y R611.5.1g / /

U d t th ifi ti t d d f P tl d C tUpdates the specifications standards for Portland Cement, 193 IRC Bld RB336 13 5/18/2015

Updates the specifications standards for Portland Cement, Blended Hydraulic Cement and Hydraulic Cement Yes 3 N N Y R611 5 1 1 (NEW) Chapter 44193 IRC‐Bldg RB336-13 5/18/2015 Blended Hydraulic Cement, and Hydraulic Cement Yes 3 N N Y R611.5.1.1 (NEW), Chapter 44IRC Bldg RB336 13 5/18/2015 Blended Hydraulic Cement, and Hydraulic Cement

referenced for use in concrete ASTM C150 C595 C1157Yes 3 N N Y R611.5.1.1 (NEW), Chapter 44

referenced for use in concrete- ASTM C150, C595, C1157e e e ced o use co c ete S C 50, C595, C 5

add a new ANSI approved standard for exterior side hinged194 IRC‐Bldg RB340-13 5/18/2015 add a new ANSI approved standard for exterior side hinged Yes 3 N N Y R612 3 Chapter 44194 IRC‐Bldg RB340-13 5/18/2015 pp gdoors Yes 3 N N Y R612.3, Chapter 44doors

adds a method for DP rating based on comparative analysisadds a method for DP rating based on comparative analysis 195 IRC‐Bldg RB343-13 5/18/2015

g p yfor units larger than tested reducing the cost for additional Yes 3 N Y N R612.3.1, Chapter 44195 IRC‐Bldg RB343-13 5/18/2015 for units larger than tested reducing the cost for additional Yes 3 N Y N R612.3.1, Chapter 44g g

testing by the manufacturertesting by the manufacturerC t i th t bl f i i thi k f SIPS196 IRC Bld RB344 13 5/18/2015 Corrects an error in the table for minimum thickness of SIPS Y 3 Y N N T bl R613 5(1)196 IRC‐Bldg RB344-13 5/18/2015 Corrects an error in the table for minimum thickness of SIPS

ti f fl d f Yes 3 Y N N Table R613.5(1)196 IRC Bldg RB344 13 5/18/2015 supporting roof or floor and roof Yes 3 Y N N Table R613.5(1)supporting roof or floor and roof

197 IRC Bld RB345 13 5/18/2015 Cl ifi ti l ti f h i t l h i SIPS Y 3 Y N N R613 7197 IRC‐Bldg RB345-13 5/18/2015 Clarification on location of horizontal chases in SIPS Yes 3 Y N N R613.7197 IRC Bldg RB345 13 5/18/2015 Clarification on location of horizontal chases in SIPS Yes 3 Y N N R613.7

Eli i h i h l i i SIPS d i h lld RB346 13 / / Eliminates the maximum hole size in SIPS and permits holes Y 3 613198 IRC‐Bldg RB346-13 5/18/2015 Eliminates the maximum hole size in SIPS and permits holes h j tifi d b l i Yes 3 Y N N R613.7198 IRC Bldg RB346-13 5/18/2015 where justified by analysis Yes 3 Y N N R613.7where justified by analysis

R109 1 5 1 R202 (NEW) R702 3 R702 3 1 R702 3 2Changes "wallboard" to gypsum boad &" gypsum panel R109.1.5.1, R202 (NEW), R702.3, R702.3.1, R702.3.2, 199 IRC Bldg RB349 13 5/18/2015 Changes "wallboard" to gypsum boad &" gypsum panel Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE

R109.1.5.1, R202 (NEW), R702.3, R702.3.1, R702.3.2, R702 3 3 R702 3 5 Table R702 3 5 R702 3 6 R702 3 7199 IRC‐Bldg RB349-13 5/18/2015 g gyp gyp p

products" Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R702.3.3, R702.3.5, Table R702.3.5, R702.3.6, R702.3.7, g / / products" , , , , ,Table R702 3 7 R702 5 R703 11 2 1 R703 11 2 2p Table R702.3.7, R702.5, R703.11.2.1, R703.11.2.2

200 IRC‐Bldg RB350-13 5/18/2015 Unifies industry standards for cold formed industry standards Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R702 3 3 Chapter 44200 IRC‐Bldg RB350-13 5/18/2015 Unifies industry standards for cold formed industry standards Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R702.3.3, Chapter 44

201 IRC‐Bldg RB351-13 5/18/2015 Clarification of tables & sections Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 702 3 5 702 3 6201 IRC‐Bldg RB351-13 5/18/2015 Clarification of tables & sections Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 702.3.5, 702.3.6

202 IRC Bldg RB352 13 5/18/2015 Replaces "wallboard" with "gypsum board" definition Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R202 TR702 3 5 R1001 11 TN1101 4 1 1 IECC R402 4 1 1202 IRC‐Bldg RB352-13 5/18/2015 Replaces "wallboard" with "gypsum board" definition Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R202, TR702.3.5, R1001.11, TN1101.4.1.1, IECC R402.4.1.1g / / p gyp

Clarification of gypsum board application for fire resistance203 IRC Bldg RB353 13 5/18/2015 Clarification of gypsum board application for fire resistance Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 103 2203 IRC‐Bldg RB353-13 5/18/2015 Clarification of gypsum board application for fire resistance reasons and tables Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 103.2g / / reasons and tables.

SOME CONCERNS THAT REMOVING SPECIFICSOME CONCERNS THAT REMOVING SPECIFIC 204 IRC Bldg RB354 13 5/18/2015 Installation requirement for water resistant gyp board Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE

SOME CONCERNS THAT REMOVING SPECIFIC INSTALLATION CRITERIA WILL RESULT WITH 702 3 8204 IRC‐Bldg RB354-13 5/18/2015 Installation requirement for water resistant gyp board. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE INSTALLATION CRITERIA WILL RESULT WITH  702.3.8g / / q gyp

IMPROPER INSTALLATIONIMPROPER INSTALLATION.

RB3 13 / / Addi i f bl l if f b k b d Y 3205 IRC‐Bldg RB355-13 5/18/2015 Addition of table to clarify use of backerboard. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 702.4.2, T-702.4.2205 IRC‐Bldg RB355-13 5/18/2015 Addition of table to clarify use of backerboard. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 702.4.2, T-702.4.2

206 IRC Bldg RB357 13 5/18/2015 "Insulated sheathing" to "Continuous insulation" Yes 3 N N N R202 T 702 7 1206 IRC‐Bldg RB357-13 5/18/2015 "Insulated sheathing" to "Continuous insulation" Yes 3 N N N R202, T-702.7.1g g

207 IRC Bld RB359 13 5/18/2015 Add lt ti th d f li f ll l Y 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703 1207 IRC‐Bldg RB359-13 5/18/2015 Adds alternative method of compliance for wall envelope. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703.1207 IRC Bldg RB359 13 5/18/2015 Adds alternative method of compliance for wall envelope. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703.1

208 IRC‐Bldg RB363-13 5/18/2015 Elimination of exception due to repeatedifness Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703 2208 IRC‐Bldg RB363-13 5/18/2015 Elimination of exception due to repeatedifness. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703.2

209 IRC Bldg RB366 13 5/18/2015 Change unifies provisions of IBC and ASCE 710 Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703 4 703 11 2 1 703 11 2 2209 IRC‐Bldg RB366-13 5/18/2015 Change unifies provisions of IBC and ASCE-710 Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703.4, 703.11.2.1, 703.11.2.2g 366 3 / / C a ge u es p o s o s o C a d SC 0 es 3 , ,

RB367-13 PUBLIC / / A h f l ddi & dd bl Y 3210 IRC‐Bldg RB367-13 PUBLIC 5/18/2015 Attachment of component cladding & adds table. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703.4, T-703.5210 IRC‐BldgCOMMENT TO

5/18/2015 Attachment of component cladding & adds table. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703.4, T-703.5COMMENT TO

211 IRC‐Bldg RB368-13 5/18/2015 Adds standard for installation of Hardi board trim Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE T703 4 CH44211 IRC‐Bldg RB368-13 5/18/2015 Adds standard for installation of Hardi board trim. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE T703.4, CH44

RB369 13 PUBLICRB369-13 PUBLIC Cl ifi ti f d d i t ll ti f h k i R703 5 1 R703 5 3 Table R703 5 1(2) (New) TableIRC Bld

RB369 13 PUBLIC COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 Clarification of recommended installation of shakes in a Y 3 N N N NONE

NEGLIGABLE, ICC public hearing comments vetted  R703.5.1, R703.5.3, Table R703.5.1(2) (New), Table R703 5 1(3) (NEW) T bl R703 5 2 R703 5 3 1 R905 7 5212 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 Clarification of recommended installation of shakes in a

i ti d th f t f t Yes 3 N N N NONENEGLIGABLE, ICC public hearing comments vetted 

NONE R703.5.1(3) (NEW), Table R703.5.2, R703.5.3.1, R905.7.5, 212 IRC Bldg COMMENT TO APPROVE

5/18/2015 prescriptive manner and the use of correct fasteners Yes 3 N N N NONEout.

NONE R703.5.1(3) (NEW), Table R703.5.2, R703.5.3.1, R905.7.5, Table R905 7 5(2) (NEW) R905 8 6APPROVE prescriptive manner and the use of correct fasteners out. Table R905.7.5(2) (NEW), R905.8.6APPROVE ab e 905 5( ) ( ), 905 8 6

R603 9 2 R603 9 5 Table R603 9 5(1) (NEW) TableR603.9.2, R603.9.5, Table R603.9.5(1) (NEW), Table Additional considerations for installation of stone or masonry

, , ( ) ( ),R603 9 5(2) (NEW) Table R603 9 5(3) (NEW) Table213 IRC‐Bldg RB371-13 5/18/2015 Additional considerations for installation of stone or masonry Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R603.9.5(2) (NEW), Table R603.9.5(3) (NEW), Table 213 IRC‐Bldg RB371-13 5/18/2015 veneer Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R603.9.5(4), R603.9.5.1 (NEW), R603.9.5.2 (NEW), Tableveneer R603.9.5(4), R603.9.5.1 (NEW), R603.9.5.2 (NEW), Table

R703 7(2)R703.7(2)R703.7(2)

RB3 4 / / C lid d l if i f dh d Y 3214 IRC‐Bldg RB374 5/18/2015 Consolidate and clarify requirement for adhered veneer. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE T-703.4, 703.7, 703.12214 IRC‐Bldg RB374 5/18/2015 Consolidate and clarify requirement for adhered veneer. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE T-703.4, 703.7, 703.12

Clarifying masonry wall details as guide refer to215 IRC Bldg RB376 5/18/2015 Clarifying masonry wall details as guide… refer to Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703 7215 IRC‐Bldg RB376 5/18/2015 Clarifying masonry wall details as guide… refer to prescriptive section or man Install Req

Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703.7gprescriptive section or man. Install. Req.

216 IRC Bld RB378 13 5/18/2015 Add fl hi t d d Y 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703 8 CH 44216 IRC‐Bldg RB378.13 5/18/2015 Adds flashing standard Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703.8, CH.44216 IRC Bldg RB378.13 5/18/2015 Adds flashing standard Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703.8, CH.44

217 IRC‐Bldg RB379-13 5/18/2015 Liquid flashing Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703 8 CH 44217 IRC‐Bldg RB379-13 5/18/2015 Liquid flashing Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703.8, CH.44

218 IRC Bldg RB380 13 5/18/2015 Clarification Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703 8218 IRC‐Bldg RB380-13 5/18/2015 Clarification Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703.8g 380 3 / / C a cat o es 3

/ / R703 9 R703 9 1 R703 9 2 R703 9 2 1 R703 9 2 2219 IRC‐Bldg RB381-13 5/18/2015 EIFS drainage clarification Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R703.9, R703.9.1, R703.9.2, R703.9.2.1, R703.9.2.2, R703 9 3 R703 9 4 R703 9 4 1 R703 9 4 2219 IRC‐Bldg RB381-13 5/18/2015 EIFS drainage clarification Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R703.9.3, R703.9.4, R703.9.4.1, R703.9.4.2R703.9.3, R703.9.4, R703.9.4.1, R703.9.4.2

220 IRC Bldg RB382 13 5/18/2015 Fiber cement panel siding consistent with IBC Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R703 10 1 Chapter 44220 IRC‐Bldg RB382-13 5/18/2015 Fiber cement panel siding consistent with IBC Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R703.10.1, Chapter 44g / / p g p

221 IRC Bld RB383 5/18/2015 Sidi tt h t Y 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE N R202( ) R703 11 2 ( ) R703 11 1 3 ( )221 IRC‐Bldg RB383 5/18/2015 Siding attachment Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE Numerous, R202(new), R703.11.2 (new), R703.11.1.3 (new)221 IRC Bldg RB383 5/18/2015 Siding attachment Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE Numerous, R202(new), R703.11.2 (new), R703.11.1.3 (new)

222 IRC‐Bldg RB385 5/18/2015 Siding attachment Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE T-703 4 703 11 2222 IRC‐Bldg RB385 5/18/2015 Siding attachment Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE T-703.4, 703.11.2

223 IRC Bld RB386 5/18/2015 Add standard for insulated vinyl siding & installation Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 202 (NEW) 703 13 (NEW) 703 13 1 (NEW) CH 44223 IRC‐Bldg RB386 5/18/2015 Add standard for insulated vinyl siding & installation. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 202 (NEW), 703.13 (NEW), 703.13.1 (NEW), CH. 44IRC Bldg RB386 5/18/2015 Add standard for insulated vinyl siding & installation. Yes 3 N N N NONE 202 (NEW), 703.13 (NEW), 703.13.1 (NEW), CH. 44

M k i t t ith IBC d dd t d d f idi R202 (NEW), Table R703.4, R703.13 (NEW), R703.13.1224 IRC Bld RB387 5/18/2015 Makes consistent with IBC and adds standard for siding Y 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE

R202 (NEW), Table R703.4, R703.13 (NEW), R703.13.1 (NEW) R703 13 1 1 (NEW) R703 13 1 2 (NEW) R703 13 2224 IRC‐Bldg RB387 5/18/2015 Makes consistent with IBC and adds standard for siding

i t ll ti Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE (NEW), R703.13.1.1 (NEW), R703.13.1.2 (NEW), R703.13.2 224 IRC Bldg RB387 5/18/2015 installation Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE (NEW), R703.13.1.1 (NEW), R703.13.1.2 (NEW), R703.13.2 (NEW) R703 13 2 1 (NEW) Chapter 44installation (NEW), R703.13.2.1 (NEW), Chapter 44( ), ( ), p

R703 4 Table R703 4 R703 13 (NEW) R703 13 1 (NEW)Siding attachment & minimum thickness for siding over foam R703.4, Table R703.4, R703.13 (NEW), R703.13.1 (NEW), 225 IRC‐Bldg RB389 5/18/2015 Siding attachment & minimum thickness for siding over foam Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE

, , ( ), ( ),Table R703 13 1 (NEW) R703 13 2 (NEW) Table R703 13 2225 IRC‐Bldg RB389 5/18/2015 g g

insulation Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE Table R703.13.1 (NEW), R703.13.2 (NEW), Table R703.13.2 insulation (NEW)(NEW),

R703 4 Table R703 4 R703 13 (NEW) R703 13 1 (NEW)Siding attachment & minimum thickness for siding over foam R703.4, Table R703.4, R703.13 (NEW), R703.13.1 (NEW), 226 IRC‐Bldg RB390 5/18/2015 Siding attachment & minimum thickness for siding over foam Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE

, , ( ), ( ),Table R703 13 1 (NEW) R703 13 2 (NEW) Table R703 13 2226 IRC‐Bldg RB390 5/18/2015 g g

insulation Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE Table R703.13.1 (NEW), R703.13.2 (NEW), Table R703.13.2 insulation (NEW)(NEW)Installation of siding over foam insulation on to concrete227 IRC‐Bldg RB391 5/18/2015 Installation of siding over foam insulation on to concrete, Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703.4, t703.4, 703.13 (NEW)227 IRC‐Bldg RB391 5/18/2015 g

masonry substrateYes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 703.4, t703.4, 703.13 (NEW)

masonry substrate

I t ll ti f d h db d d t t l l R703.2, R703.3, Table R703.3 (New), R703.3.1, R703.3.2,228 IRC Bld RB392 5/18/2015 Installation of wood, hardboard and structural panel Y 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE

R703.2, R703.3, Table R703.3 (New), R703.3.1, R703.3.2, R703 4 T bl R703 4 R703 3 1 R703 3 2 R703 3 3 (N )228 IRC‐Bldg RB392 5/18/2015 Installation of wood, hardboard and structural panel

h thi Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R703.4, Table R703.4, R703.3.1, R703.3.2, R703.3.3 (New), 228 IRC Bldg RB392 5/18/2015 sheathing Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R703.4, Table R703.4, R703.3.1, R703.3.2, R703.3.3 (New), R703 5 1 (New) R703 8 R703 12 R703 12 3 (New)sheathing R703.5.1 (New), R703.8, R703.12, R703.12.3 (New)( ), , , ( )

R802 1 R802 1 1 R802 1 2 R802 1 3 R802 1 3 1R802.1, R802.1.1, R802.1.2, R802.1.3, R802.1.3.1, R802.1, R802.1.1, R802.1.2, R802.1.3, R802.1.3.1, R802 1 3 2 R802 1 3 3 R802 1 3 4 R802 1 3 5229 IRC Bldg RB393 5/18/2015 Updates reference code numbers Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R802.1.3.2, R802.1.3.3, R802.1.3.4, R802.1.3.5, 229 IRC‐Bldg RB393 5/18/2015 Updates reference code numbers Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE , , , ,

R802 1 3 5 1 R802 1 3 5 2 R802 1 3 6 R802 1 3 7g / / p R802.1.3.5.1, R802.1.3.5.2, R802.1.3.6, R802.1.3.7, R802 1 3 8 R802 1 4 R802 1 5 R802 1 6R802.1.3.8, R802.1.4, R802.1.5, R802.1.6

230 IRC Bld RB394 13 5/18/2015 R ft id B d ti Y 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 802 3230 IRC‐Bldg RB394-13 5/18/2015 Rafter ridge Board connection Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 802.3230 IRC Bldg RB394 13 5/18/2015 Rafter ridge Board connection Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE 802.3

231 IRC‐Bldg RB396-13 5/18/2015 Consistency of wind speed with IBC Yes 3 N N N NONE DISCUSSION OF ECONOMIC IMPACT? NONE R802 10 2 1 R802 11 1 Table R802 11231 IRC‐Bldg RB396-13 5/18/2015 Consistency of wind speed with IBC Yes 3 N N N NONE DISCUSSION OF ECONOMIC IMPACT? NONE R802.10.2.1, R802.11.1, Table R802.11

232 IRC Bldg RB397 13 5/18/2015 Specify exact wind loads to determine uplift Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R802 11 1 2232 IRC‐Bldg RB397-13 5/18/2015 Specify exact wind loads to determine uplift. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R802.11.1.2g / / p y p

ld RB400 13 / / D i f ld f t l t t d t t Y 3 N N N NONE R804233 IRC‐Bldg RB400-13 5/18/2015 Design of cold form steel constructed structures Yes 3 N N N NONE DISCUSSION? NONE R804233 IRC Bldg RB400 13 5/18/2015 Design of cold form steel constructed structures Yes 3 N N N NONE DISCUSSION? NONE R804

234 IRC‐Bldg RB401-13 5/18/2015 Clarification of venting requirements Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R806 1234 IRC‐Bldg RB401-13 5/18/2015 Clarification of venting requirements Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R806.1g q

235 IRC Bld RB404 13 5/18/2015 Ali t f i l ti i t b t th IBC & IRC Y 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R806 5235 IRC‐Bldg RB404.13 5/18/2015 Alignment of insulation requirements between the IBC & IRC Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R806.5235 IRC Bldg RB404.13 5/18/2015 Alignment of insulation requirements between the IBC & IRC Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R806.5

236 IRC‐Bldg RB405 13 5/18/2015 Unifies and clarifies condensate control of rigid insulation Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE Table R806 5236 IRC‐Bldg RB405.13 5/18/2015 Unifies and clarifies condensate control of rigid insulation. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE Table R806.5

237 IRC Bldg RB407 13 5/18/2015 Editorial change to clarify attic access requirements Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R807 1237 IRC‐Bldg RB407.13 5/18/2015 Editorial change to clarify attic access requirements Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R807.1g / / g y q

ld RB408 13 / / Add ti f l t b tibl fi Y 3 O 902 1238 IRC‐Bldg RB408.13 5/18/2015 Adds exemption for slate over combustible roofing. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R902.1238 IRC Bldg RB408.13 5/18/2015 Adds exemption for slate over combustible roofing. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R902.1

239 IRC‐Bldg RB412-13 5/18/2015 Clean-up of roof covering materials Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R904 3239 IRC‐Bldg RB412-13 5/18/2015 Clean-up of roof covering materials. Yes 3 N N N NONE NONE NONE R904.3p g

240 IRC Bld RB417 13 5/18/2015 R i hi l tibl d t Y 3 N N Y R905 2 4240 IRC‐Bldg RB417-13 5/18/2015 Removes organic shingles as an acceptible product Yes 3 N N Y none R905.2.4240 IRC Bldg RB417 13 5/18/2015 Removes organic shingles as an acceptible product Yes 3 N N Y none R905.2.4

R905 2 4 1 Table R905 2 4 1 Table R905 2 4 1(1) Tableld RB418 13 / / fi d l t d hi h i d l ifi ti Y 3

R905.2.4.1, Table R905.2.4.1, Table R905.2.4.1(1), Table ( )241 IRC‐Bldg RB418-13 5/18/2015 roofing underlayment and high winds classifications Yes 3 N N Y none R905.2.4.1(2), R905.2.7.2, R905.3.3.3, R905.3.7, R905.4.3.2,241 IRC Bldg RB418-13 5/18/2015 roofing underlayment and high winds classifications Yes 3 N N Y none R905.2.4.1(2), R905.2.7.2, R905.3.3.3, R905.3.7, R905.4.3.2,

R905 5 3 2 R905 6 3 2 R905 7 3 2 R905 8 3 2 R905 10 5 1R905.5.3.2, R905.6.3.2, R905.7.3.2, R905.8.3.2, R905.10.5.1R905.5.3.2, R905.6.3.2, R905.7.3.2, R905.8.3.2, R905.10.5.1

242 IRC‐Bldg RB422-13 5/18/2015 removes redundant language Yes 3 N N Y none R905 2 5242 IRC‐Bldg RB422-13 5/18/2015 removes redundant language Yes 3 N N Y none R905.2.5

243 IRC Bldg RB425 13 5/18/2015 Requires that ice barrier be used in high slope roofs Yes 3 N N Y none R905 2 7 1243 IRC‐Bldg RB425-13 5/18/2015 Requires that ice barrier be used in high slope roofs Yes 3 N N Y none R905.2.7.1g / / q g p

Allows contrator a larger selection of underlayment and R905 2 7 2 R905 3 3 3 R905 4 3 2 R905 5 3 2 R905 6 3 2244 IRC‐Bldg RB429-13 5/18/2015 Allows contrator a larger selection of underlayment and Yes 3 N N Y none R905.2.7.2, R905.3.3.3, R905.4.3.2, R905.5.3.2, R905.6.3.2, 244 IRC‐Bldg RB429-13 5/18/2015 g yfasteners Yes 3 N N Y none R905 7 3 2 R905 8 3 2 R905 10 5 1fasteners R905.7.3.2, R905.8.3.2, R905.10.5.1

ld RB430 13 / / l ifi d l t f t i Y 3 N N Y ): R905.2.7.2, R905.3.3.3, R905.4.3.2, R905.5.3.2,245 IRC‐Bldg RB430-13 5/18/2015 clarifies underlayment fastening Yes 3 N N Y none ): R905.2.7.2, R905.3.3.3, R905.4.3.2, R905.5.3.2, R905 6 3 2 R905 7 3 2 905 8 3 2 R905 10 5 1245 IRC Bldg RB430 13 5/18/2015 clarifies underlayment fastening Yes 3 N N Y none R905.6.3.2, R905.7.3.2, 905.8.3.2, R905.10.5.1R905.6.3.2, R905.7.3.2, 905.8.3.2, R905.10.5.1

R905 1 1 (NEW) R905 1 2 (NEW) Table R905 1 1(1) (NEW)R905.1.1 (NEW), R905.1.2 (NEW), Table R905.1.1(1) (NEW), Table R905 1 1(2) (NEW) Table R905 1 1(3) (NEW)

RB435 13 PUBLICTable R905.1.1(2) (NEW), Table R905.1.1(3) (NEW),

R905 2 3 R905 2 7 R905 2 7 1 R905 2 7 2 R905 3 3RB435-13 PUBLIC Brings roofing nderla ment req irments into tables hich is R905.2.3, R905.2.7, R905.2.7.1, R905.2.7.2, R905.3.3, 246 IRC Bld

RB435 13 PUBLIC COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 Brings roofing underlayment requirments into tables which is Yes 3 N N Y none

R905.2.3, R905.2.7, R905.2.7.1, R905.2.7.2, R905.3.3, R905 3 3 1 R905 3 3 2 R905 3 3 3 R905 4 3 R905 4 3 1246 IRC‐Bldg COMMENT TO 5/18/2015 Brings roofing underlayment requirments into tables which is

easier to read and enforce Yes 3 N N Y none R905.3.3.1, R905.3.3.2, R905.3.3.3, R905.4.3, R905.4.3.1, IRC Bldg COMMENT TO APPROVE

5/18/2015 easier to read and enforce Yes 3 N N Y none R905.3.3.1, R905.3.3.2, R905.3.3.3, R905.4.3, R905.4.3.1, R905 4 3 2 R905 5 3 R905 5 3 1 R905 5 3 2 R905 6 3APPROVE easier to read and enforce R905.4.3.2, R905.5.3, R905.5.3.1, R905.5.3.2, R905.6.3, APPROVE

R905 6 3 1 R905 6 3 2 R905 7 3 R905 7 3 1 R905 7 3 2R905.6.3.1, R905.6.3.2, R905.7.3, R905.7.3.1, R905.7.3.2, R905.8.3, R905.8.3.1, R905.8.3.2, R905.10.5, R905.10.5.1R905.8.3, R905.8.3.1, R905.8.3.2, R905.10.5, R905.10.5.1

247 IRC Bld RB439 13 5/18/2015 Clarifies the codes intent for drip edge Yes 3 N N Y none R905 2 8 5247 IRC‐Bldg RB439-13 5/18/2015 Clarifies the codes intent for drip edge Yes 3 N N Y none R905.2.8.5IRC Bldg RB439 13 5/18/2015 Clarifies the codes intent for drip edge Yes 3 N N Y none R905.2.8.5

248 IRC‐Bldg RB442-13 5/18/2015 Removes slate type from definition Yes 3 N N Y none R905.6248 IRC‐Bldg RB442-13 5/18/2015 Removes, slate type , from definition Yes 3 N N Y none R905.6

249 IRC Bldg RB443 13 5/18/2015 Adds new product standards to the code for sprayfoam Yes 3 N N Y none R905 14 2249 IRC‐Bldg RB443-13 5/18/2015 Adds new product standards to the code for sprayfoam Yes 3 N N Y none R905.14.2g / / p p y

2 0 IRC Bld RB445 13 PART 1 5/18/2015 Cl ifi t f Ph t lt i hi l Y 3 N N Y R202 R905 16 R905 16 1 R905 16 2 R905 16 3250 IRC‐Bldg RB445-13 PART 1 5/18/2015 Clarifies terms for Photovoltaic shingles Yes 3 N N Y none R202, R905.16, R905.16.1, R905.16.2, R905.16.3250 IRC Bldg RB445 13 PART 1 5/18/2015 Clarifies terms for Photovoltaic shingles Yes 3 N N Y none R202, R905.16, R905.16.1, R905.16.2, R905.16.3

Clarifies that Photovoltaic shingles can be used on roofs with R905 16 R905 16 1 R905 16 2 R905 16 3 R905 16 4 1251 IRC‐Bldg RB446-13 5/18/2015 Clarifies that Photovoltaic shingles can be used on roofs with Yes 3 N N Y none R905.16, R905.16.1, R905.16.2, R905.16.3, R905.16.4.1, 251 IRC‐Bldg RB446-13 5/18/2015 a pitch greater than 2:12 Yes 3 N N Y none R905 16 4 2a pitch greater than 2:12 R905.16.4.2

252 IRC Bldg RB447 13 5/18/2015 Addresses rooftop mounted photvoltaic systems Yes 3 N N Y none R907 (new)252 IRC‐Bldg RB447-13 5/18/2015 Addresses rooftop mounted photvoltaic systems Yes 3 N N Y none R907 (new)g 3 / / dd esses oo top ou ted p ot o ta c syste s es 3 ( )

RB449 13 / / Add i d d bl R906 2 Y 3253 IRC‐Bldg RB449-13 5/18/2015 Adds recognized products to table R906.2 Yes 3 N N Y none Table R906.2253 IRC‐Bldg RB449-13 5/18/2015 Adds recognized products to table R906.2 Yes 3 N N Y none Table R906.2

Gi ddi i l i f f h id i ild RB451 13 / / Gives an additional exception for roofs that provide positive Y 3 90 1254 IRC‐Bldg RB451-13 5/18/2015 Gives an additional exception for roofs that provide positive d i Yes 3 N N Y none R907.1254 IRC Bldg RB451-13 5/18/2015 drainage Yes 3 N N Y none R907.1drainage

IRC Bld RB453 13 5/18/2015 Cl ifi th l f R fi Y 3 N N Y R907 3 R907 3 1 (NEW) R907 3 1 1 (NEW)255 IRC‐Bldg RB453-13 5/18/2015 Clarifies the language for Reroofing Yes 3 N N Y none R907.3, R907.3.1 (NEW), R907.3.1.1 (NEW)255 IRC Bldg RB453 13 5/18/2015 Clarifies the language for Reroofing Yes 3 N N Y none R907.3, R907.3.1 (NEW), R907.3.1.1 (NEW)

Simpifies the language for Masonry heater installation and256 IRC‐Bldg RB455-13 5/18/2015 Simpifies the language for Masonry heater installation and Yes 3 N N Y none R1002.2, R1002.5256 IRC‐Bldg RB455-13 5/18/2015 masonry heater clearences Yes 3 N N Y none R1002.2, R1002.5masonry heater clearences

257 IRC‐Bldg RB458-13 5/18/2015 Defines clearances for around chimney's Yes 3 N N Y none R1003 18257 IRC‐Bldg RB458-13 5/18/2015 Defines clearances for around chimney s Yes 3 N N Y none R1003.18

258 IRC Bldg RB459 13 5/18/2015 Adds text in regards to Gasketed fireplace doors Yes 3 N N Y none possible less R1004 5258 IRC‐Bldg RB459-13 5/18/2015 Adds text in regards to Gasketed fireplace doors Yes 3 N N Y none possible less R1004.5g RB459 13 / / Adds text in regards to Gasketed fireplace doors Yes 3 p

/ /259 IRC‐Bldg RB461-13 5/18/2015 Exterior air intake positioning for fireboxes Yes 3 N N Y none R1006.2, R1006.5259 IRC‐Bldg RB461-13 5/18/2015 Exterior air intake positioning for fireboxes Yes 3 N N Y none R1006.2, R1006.5

Replaces Appendix G with a new section addressing260 IRC Bldg RB465 13 5/18/2015 Replaces Appendix G with a new section addressing Yes 3 N N Y none R324 R324 1260 IRC‐Bldg RB465-13 5/18/2015 Replaces Appendix G with a new section addressing swimming pools spas and hot tubs Yes 3 N N Y none R324, R324.1g 65 3 / / swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs es 3 ,g p , p ,

AH106 4 1 AH106 4 3 Table AH106 4(1) Table261 IRC‐Bldg RB466-13 5/18/2015 Brings the wind load design for screen enclosures Yes 3 N N Y none AH106.4.1, AH106.4.3, Table AH106.4(1),Table 261 IRC‐Bldg RB466-13 5/18/2015 Brings the wind load design for screen enclosures Yes 3 N N Y noneAH106 4(2) Figure AH106(new)AH106.4(2),Figure AH106(new)

Defines what is acceptable for replacment windows and262 IRC‐Bldg RB467-13 5/18/2015 Defines what is acceptable for replacment windows and Yes 3 N N Y none AJ102 4262 IRC‐Bldg RB467-13 5/18/2015 p pglazing Yes 3 N N Y none AJ102.4glazingg g

/ / Sets language for the IEBC used as an alternative to this263 IRC‐Bldg RB469-13 5/18/2015 Sets language for the IEBC used as an alternative to this di Yes 3 N N Y none Aj102.6263 IRC‐Bldg RB469-13 5/18/2015 appendix Yes 3 N N Y none Aj102.6appendix

R i h th t t d f Oth Alt ti T k t264 IRC Bld RB470 13 5/18/2015 Revises how the text reads for Other Alternatives. Takes out Y 3 N N Y AJ102 7264 IRC‐Bldg RB470-13 5/18/2015 Revises how the text reads for Other Alternatives. Takes out th d St t l Yes 3 N N Y none AJ102.7264 IRC Bldg RB470 13 5/18/2015 the word Structural Yes 3 N N Y none AJ102.7the word Structural

265 IRC‐Bldg RB471-13 5/18/2015 Deals with light straw-clay non-bearing building systems N/A N/A N N Y none Appendix R (New)265 IRC‐Bldg RB471-13 5/18/2015 Deals with light straw-clay non-bearing building systems N/A N/A N N Y none Appendix R (New)

266 IRC Bldg RB472 13 5/18/2015 Clear reference for plastic pipe uses N/A N/A N N Y none Appendix R (New)266 IRC‐Bldg RB472-13 5/18/2015 Clear reference for plastic pipe uses N/A N/A N N Y none Appendix R (New)g / / p p p pp ( )

IRC Bld RB473 13 5/18/2015 Add d ti f t b l t ti N/A N/A N N Y A di R (N )267 IRC‐Bldg RB473-13 5/18/2015 Adds a new code section for straw bale construction N/A N/A N N Y none Appendix R (New)267 IRC Bldg RB473 13 5/18/2015 Adds a new code section for straw bale construction N/A N/A N N Y none Appendix R (New)

Brings a new standard for fiber-cement siding into alignment268 IRC‐Bldg RB475-13 5/18/2015 Brings a new standard for fiber-cement siding into alignment Yes 3 N N Y little to none R703 10 2268 IRC‐Bldg RB475-13 5/18/2015 g g gwith the code Yes 3 N N Y little to none R703.10.2with the code

Add l it t h t d th i t ti269 IRC Bld RB476 13 5/18/2015 Adds clarity to where parapets, and their construction are Y 3 N N Y R302 2 2269 IRC‐Bldg RB476-13 5/18/2015 Adds clarity to where parapets, and their construction are d d f t h Yes 3 N N Y none R302.2.2269 IRC Bldg RB476 13 5/18/2015 needed for townhouses Yes 3 N N Y none R302.2.2needed for townhouses

Clarifies flame spread and smoke development in insulation270 IRC Bldg RB477 13 5/18/2015 Clarifies flame spread and smoke development in insulation Yes 3 N N Y none R302 10 1 R302 10 2 R302 10 3270 IRC‐Bldg RB477-13 5/18/2015 p p

materials Yes 3 N N Y none R302.10.1, R302.10.2, R302.10.3g materials

Adds cold steel framing as an option for supporting masonry271 IRC Bldg RB478 13 5/18/2015 Adds cold-steel framing as an option for supporting masonry Yes 3 N N Y none R703 7 2 1 R703 7 2 2271 IRC‐Bldg RB478-13 5/18/2015 g p pp g yveneer Yes 3 N N Y none R703.7.2.1,R703.7.2.2g veneer

Provides for cold-steel framing to support masonry272 IRC‐Bldg RB479-13 5/18/2015 Provides for cold-steel framing to support masonry Yes 3 N N Y none R1001 4 1 1272 IRC‐Bldg RB479-13 5/18/2015 g pp y

chimneys Correct an error in the required connection Yes 3 N N Y none R1001.4.1.1chimneys. Correct an error in the required connection