International Code Council's2012 International Resident Code Ebook (900 pages) This is NOT a physical book but ebook in pdf format. It is printable and searchable The 2012 IRC contains many important changes:A new Seismic Design Category (SDC) map that results in smaller SDC E regions. Some previous SDC E areas will now be SDC D2.A new wind map delineates areas requiring design to resist wind forces.A new map identifies windborne debris regions.A new table for minimum fire separation distance for dwellings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system. The new table provides for reducing the fire separation distance for non-rated exterior walls from 5 feet to 3 feet. Also, a new section allows a sprinkled garage to take advantage of the reduced fire separation distance.Doors between the garage and dwelling unit now require self-closing devices.Wireless smoke alarms are now specifically permitted for satisfying the interconnection requirements in both new and existing dwelling units.The provisions for roof connections to resist wind uplift forces have been updated and simplified. A new table provides prescriptive values for both low and high slope roofs in wind exposure categories B and C.When a parapet is not installed, openings and penetrations of the roof are no longer permitted within 4 feet of the separating wall between townhouse dwelling units.The IRC now includes prescriptive provisions for the construction of isolated masonry pier foundations supporting raised floor systems.Installation of œ-inch gypsum board or equivalent is now required on the underside of floor assemblies of cold-formed steel framing, I-joists, open web trusses and similar light-frame members.The IRC Wall Bracing provisions have been completely reorganized to place each topic in a separate section and improve the flow of information.New simplified wall bracing provisions offer an alternative method of bracing in low seismic regions with basic wind speeds of 90 mph and exposure category A or B.F.A.Q Are these physical books?No. These are NOT physical books but electronic documents that you can view on your computer, tablet or your mobile phone. What devices can I use to view this document? You can view these ebooks on all computers (Mac or PC), tablets and eReaders such as iPad, Barnes & Nobles Nook, Amazon Kindle, Kobo, Sony eReader etc. You can also read on any smart phones such as iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Android Phones. Special apps or software are required to open the documents. If you need help, let us know. Payment We accept all major credit cards and paypal ShippingNo shipment to Alaska/Hawaii, US Protectorates, APO/FPO, PO Box and International.You will receive a CD with a CD sleeve. The box will NOT be shipped. This helps to reduce your shipping cost.Majority of our shipment are via FedEx with tracking number We use a wide variety of sources for our items and never knowingly list infringing items. It is our belief that the item is in the public domain and does not infringe on copyright.. You are paying for the time and effort for us to restore, optimize and put this together. If you do believe that this item is in violation of your owned copyright, and you are indeed the OWNER of the copyright, we ask that you please contact us directly and we will remove it and refrain from future listings of this item. Thank you.