Energy-efficient building code questions answered in a snap. New building codes require tighter home construction and more energy efficiency than ever. This portable companion book to the International Residential Code (IRC) discusses the impact of 2015 code changes to ventilation requirements, wall construction, duct sealing, and much more.
Energy-efficient building code questions answered in a snap. New building codes require tighter home construction and more energy efficiency than ever. This portable companion book to the International Residential Code (IRC) discusses the impact of 2015 code changes to ventilation requirements, wall construction, duct sealing, and much more.
2015 Home Builders’ Jobsite Codes, which is based on the 2015 IRC, also details new fire safety and hurricane protection measures. It includes more than 100 detailed illustrations and useful tables and discussion, among other areas, such as:
Blower door tests
Whole-house mechanical ventilation
Fire protection of floors
Wall bracing methods
Roof construction
Hot water piping
High-efficiency lighting
Gray water- recycling
This user-friendly guide is packed with illustrations, tables, figures and a glossary to facilitate your understanding of the code. Home Builders’ Jobsite Codes is an ideal field guide for builders, trade contractors, design professionals, inspectors, and others involved in the design and construction of residential buildings.
Steve Van Note is the Managing Director of Product Development for the International Code Council (ICC), where he is responsible for developing technical resource materials in support of the International Codes. His role also includes the management, review, and technical editing of publications developed by expert authors. In addition, Steve develops and presents International Residential Code seminars nationally. Prior to joining ICC in 2006, Steve was building official for Linn County, Iowa. He has 15 years of experience in code administration and enforcement, and over 20 years of experience in the construction field, including project planning and management for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. A certified building official and plans examiner, Steve also holds certifications in several inspection categories.
Code Year
2015
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