ICC Public Access: International Residential Code

The following Chapters of the International Residential Code (IRC) are the Chapters commonly referenced in DrJ Technical Evaluation Reports (TERs). To location specific Sections within a Chapter, choose the appropriate Chapter from the list below and then Ctrl-F to open the Search box and search for a specific Section Number.

2021 International Residential Code

Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration
Chapter 2 – Definitions
Chapter 3 – Building Planning
Chapter 4 – Foundations
Chapter 5 – Floors
Chapter 6 – Wall Construction
Chapter 7 – Wall Covering
Chapter 8 – Roof-Ceiling Construction
Chapter 11 – [RE] Energy Efficiency

2018 International Residential Code

Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration
Chapter 2 – Definitions
Chapter 3 – Building Planning
Chapter 4 – Foundations
Chapter 5 – Floors
Chapter 6 – Wall Construction
Chapter 7 – Wall Covering
Chapter 8 – Roof-Ceiling Construction
Chapter 11 – [RE] Energy Efficiency

2015 International Residential Code

Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration
Chapter 2 – Definitions
Chapter 3 – Building Planning
Chapter 4 – Foundations
Chapter 5 – Floors
Chapter 6 – Wall Construction
Chapter 7 – Wall Covering
Chapter 8 – Roof-Ceiling Construction
Chapter 11 – [RE] Energy Efficiency

2012 International Residential Code

Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration
Chapter 2 – Definitions
Chapter 3 – Building Planning
Chapter 4 – Foundations
Chapter 5 – Floors
Chapter 6 – Wall Construction
Chapter 7 – Wall Covering
Chapter 8 – Roof-Ceiling Construction
Chapter 11 – [RE] Energy Efficiency

2009 International Residential Code

Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration
Chapter 2 – Definitions
Chapter 3 – Building Planning
Chapter 4 – Foundations
Chapter 5 – Floors
Chapter 6 – Wall Construction
Chapter 7 – Wall Covering
Chapter 8 – Roof-Ceiling Construction
Chapter 11 – [RE] Energy Efficiency

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