International Residential Code 2003 [Paperback]

International Code Council (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 16, 2003 | ISBN-10: 1892395584 | ISBN-13: 978-1892395580 | Edition: 1

The 2003 International Residential Code brings uniformity to construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories high. A comprehensive code for homebuilding, this book brings together all building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical provisions for one- and two-family residences. It establishes minimum regulations using prescriptive provisions, and is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and building designs. This 2003 edition is fully compatible with all the International Codes published by the International Code Council (ICC).

Product Details

• Paperback: 604 pages
• Publisher: International Code Council; 1 edition (February 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892395584
• ISBN-13: 978-1892395580
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Would you like to purchase the corrections supplement, too?, February 10, 2006

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S. Turner "Carpenter" (Logan, Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: International Residential Code 2003 (Paperback)

Ask yourself why you want your own code book. Do you want instant access to the same information as your city building inspector?
I have a fourth printing (March 2004) and have found dozens of mistakes, items where my code book differs from the one adopted by my state and city, the first printing (January 2003). You would think that given the stated goal of the building code to standardize building practice, that the ICC would either be more careful, or they would put corrections in the public domain. For sure, you shouldn't have to proof the copy and then go looking for corrections. If you want a compendium of all of the known mistakes in all of the ICC code books, you can purchase the bound volume for an additional $13 directly from them. You just have to then figure out which changes go with your edition. It's too bad the ICC doesn't make the corrections edition available at Amazon so that it can be sold "Better Together". My advice? Find out what edition your city uses and get that, it's probably the first printing. If you can't get the same book, wait a couple of years for your city to adopt the next new code (2006?, 2009?) and get a first printing. That way you can borrow your building inspectors' corrections.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Building Code - 2003, March 13, 2006

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Hokieman1981 (Aiken, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: International Residential Code 2003 (Paperback)

Very good reference book for understanding the details of what the building inspector is using for acceptance criteria. Not for the novice, unless you have a good dictionary available. It does leave some of the minute details in the referenced industry standards (National Electric Code, ANSI standards, etc.). Provdes an excellent way to communicate specifics with the general contractor/builder.

5.0 out of 5 stars get the newer one, September 26, 2011

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This review is from: International Residential Code 2003 (Paperback)

This was a great purchase however I would suggest getting the newer IRC book. If the 2003 IRC is available at a deep discount, it would still be a great purchase as much of the code is still in effect.