International Residential Code 2000 for One & Two Family Dwellings [Paperback]

International Code Council (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1892395177 | ISBN-13: 978-1892395177 | Publication Date: January 2, 2000 | Edition: 1

The 2000 International Residential Code brings uniformity to the construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. A comprehensive code for building design, this book brings together all building, plumbing, mechanical, and fuel gas provisions. It establishes minimum regulations using prescriptive provisions, and is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of materials and building designs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 518 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (January 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892395177
• ISBN-13: 978-1892395177
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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3.0 out of 5 stars International residential code, September 19, 2000

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This review is from: International Residential Code 2000 for One & Two Family Dwellings (Paperback)

The new International Residential Code, (IRC), promises to be an extremly user friendly building code for houses. It has all of the aspects of construction including construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and even energy codes combined into one easy to use format. There are sketches galore! For those used to dealing with the previous model codes, this code will exceed your expectations for its user-friendly nature. There are some changes to building code requirements to which inspectors and builders are accostomed. The separation between the house and garage is limited to a single layer of 1/2" drywall. The alternative building material such as ICF (insulated concrete form) wall systems and ISP (insulated structural panels) are now inside the conventional aspects of the code. Certain shear wall provisions have changed. Footing design can now rely on an assumed 1500 psf minimum soil bearing pressure. But there are other problems. The seismic map has been hinged to the postal zip code and consequently, several different seismic zones are within a single community. Other problems will certainly be resolved by the code body in the years to come. As ever, changes are slow, but local jurisdictions will surely allow for these changes locally This Item is available at$47 & $55 and I don't know the difference.

5.0 out of 5 stars IR Code 2000, May 15, 2010

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Gave me the necessary information to meet building code while designing and construction an addition to the kitchen/house.

5.0 out of 5 stars International Residential Code 2000, September 17, 2008

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Jan Knott (Alto, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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Book was ordered due to recent inspection requirements in Texas for home building construction. The book is the reference guide against which all inspections will be conducted. In that regard, the book is invaluable to any residential building contractor.