Overview

Learn the secrets of successful code compliance in the design, construction, and regulation of residential buildings with the 2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE® COMMENTARY, VOLUME 2. The book offers a unique combination of technical requirements, via the text of the code, and real-world applications, via valuable commentaries that accompany each section of text. The result is an impressive learning and reference tool that addresses the 2012 IRC®, its practical implications, and potential consequences when it is not followed. After using this book, you will walk away with a deeper, more meaningful understanding of the code and its requirements. This second volume covers the provisions contained in chapters 12 through 43, completing the two-volume set.

Features

• Updated to reflect the 2012 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE®.
• Tables, figures, and detailed illustrations simplify and explain critical concepts.
• Straightforward writing style aids in learning and mastery of topics.
• Powerful author team includes the International Code Council - the membership organization that develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings.