Requirements Per IRC Residential Code
Requirements Per IRC Residential Code 2003
Setbacks
- Check setbacks with Code Officer
Egress Windows
- Sill height no more than 44” off floor
- Minimum net clear opening: 5.7 sq. ft.
- Minimum net clear opening: Height 24”, Width 20”
Smoke Detectors
- Must be hard wired with battery backup and installed on all floors and in all sleeping areas, and within 10’ of sleeping areas
Stairs
- Risers:
- Residential - Not less than 4”, nor more than 8 ¼”
- Commercial - Not less than 4” nor more than 7”
- Treads:
- Residential - Not less than 9”
- Commercial - Not less than 11”
Handrails
- Inside - Not less than 30” high nor more than 38” high
- Outside - Not less than 34”high nor more than 38” high
- Balusters - Constructed such that a sphere with a diameter of 4” cannot pass through any opening
Guardrails
- Residential - Not less than 36”
- Commercial - Not less than 42”
Fire Separation
- 1 hour fire rating between garages and any living space
Chimney
- Must be constructed per NFPA 211
Inspections
- Footing
- Foundation
- Rough framing
- Electrical-wiring
- Electrical entrance
- Plumbing
- Septic
- Final (occupancy)
Permit Life
- Permits are good for 2 years from date issued