How to Read a Code Book | ICC Code Books

[@cryingllama3333]

The tip about the index is going to help so much. Thanks!

[@turnerdrywallrestoration8077]

Great video. I just ordered my first code book from ICC. So looking forward to digging in!

[@buildingcodetips]

That's Awesome! Good luck on your new adventure.

[@javiersanchez_marquez]

Use markers with colors, is about getting to know the book, index works sometimes but I would add to that, get deep into knowing the stuff in it, and highlight it, and re read it, only my opinion

[@buildingcodetips]

Great comment! Totally agree and tanks for sharing.

[@itadvance]

Thanks for the video. What do you think of "ICC Digital Codes Online"? It seems that they automatically integrate your state's amendments, and it's searchable.

[@buildingcodetips]

Hello, I think its a great for inspectors, plans examiners, etc. We have started to integrate it into our jurisdiction! I am sure that will be the only way to go in a few years. From what I can tell though it is a decent cost to get access, and may leave the DIY'er without reasonable access. Personally though, I cant wait until we are fully digital where I am at.

[@claytonvanrooyen3582]

Great content what happens if the inspector gets it wrong and signs it off...thx

[@buildingcodetips]

Morning! I know that happens. And probably more than we think. Just being human and with the vast amount of code its hard to be perfect. The liability ultimately lies with the owner/contractor to build their project to current code but anything brought to our attention after the fact would mostly likely get reviewed.

[@claytonvanrooyen3582]

@@buildingcodetips thanks Brother i appreciate that...good to know thanks

[@Leotheconstructionguy]

Great video very informative 👏👏👏

[@buildingcodetips]

Thanks!

[@buildingcodetips]

@@EricDobsonTV Glad to hear I am able to help!

[@Kaygee79]

Thanks for this video. As someone from Canada it is interesting to compare in General how the American Code book works! Lol, Building Codes are very similar, that sprinkler requirement is one thing that is not so simple. Flow, coverage etc. to meet the requirements, can get complicated! Question, how do they determine minimum frost protection depth for footings in the IRC? I assume it will be very different in Chicago and in Miami! Oh my, I hate the amendments, I stopped putting them in my book, I'd rather just buy and updated version. They are so annoying! LOL!

[@buildingcodetips]

The IRC gives a minimum depth of 12" below grade, probably just to get through vegetation and down to some solid native. Then I believe each county/city will dictate a minimum frost depth if deeper. Where I work its 24" but where I live (different county) its 30."

[@Kaygee79]

@@buildingcodetips Thanks for the answer on the footing depths. In Toronto the minimum depth is 4' below grade and there are climate charts in our code that dictate minimum frost protection requirements so the further north you go the deeper you need. Also because our minimum depth is 4', most of the time they dig a few more feet and put basements in the houses here. That is common practice.

[@FourthWayRanch]

My county says they use IBC2018, is that still going to be IRC?

[@buildingcodetips]

Yes, If your county/state is still working under the 2018 codes then the IRC would 2018 as well. My state just moved from the 2018 to the 2021 I-codes. Its not uncommon for states to lag behind current codes.

[@zjomamma1904]

IBC and IRC are different books

[@FourthWayRanch]

@@zjomamma1904 IRC is what I follow for single fam resedential right?

[@mrcodeguy1]

not everything is in the index.

[@kennyhuang1985]

any training program that you recommond for the ICC B2 exam?

[@buildingcodetips]

Check out wc3 academy. I have seen a number of comments come through saying they had some great courses/training programs. If you happen to live in Florida, contractors institute is another place to check out!

[@kennyhuang1985]

the flash cards worth the money?@@buildingcodetips

[@simeonorison6068]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@cassiopeialily400]

For the glazing, I’m pretty sure that each of those 4 conditions are considered hazardous separately. You don’t need all of them to be true for it to be considered hazardous… just one of them.