Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 6
Wall Construction
International Residential Code 2024
[F] R601.1 Application
Section R601.1 — Application. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R602.1 Wood Wall Framing Identification
Section R602.1 — Wood Wall Framing Identification. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R602.10 Wall Bracing
Section R602.10 — Wall Bracing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R602.10-FL Florida Wall Bracing Requirements
AMENDED
Section R602.10-FL — Florida Wall Bracing Requirements. This is a local jurisdiction amendment that modifies the base code requirements. Check the amendment details for specific changes applicable to your project location. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R602.3 Design and Construction
Section R602.3 — Design and Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R602.3.1 Stud Size, Height and Spacing
Section R602.3.1 — Stud Size, Height and Spacing. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R602.6 Drilling and Notching of Studs
Section R602.6 — Drilling and Notching of Studs. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R602.7 Headers
Section R602.7 — Headers. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R606.1 General Masonry Construction
Section R606.1 — General Masonry Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R608.1 Insulating Concrete Form Wall Construction
Section R608.1 — Insulating Concrete Form Wall Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.