Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 3
Building Planning
International Residential Code 2024
[F] R301.1 Application — Design Criteria
Section R301.1 — Application — Design Criteria. 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] R301.2 Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Section R301.2 — Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. 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] R301.2-FL Florida Wind Speed Requirements (Florida Amendment)
AMENDED
Section R301.2-FL — Florida Wind Speed Requirements (Florida Amendment). 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] R301.2-NY New York Snow Load Requirements (New York Amendment)
AMENDED
Section R301.2-NY — New York Snow Load Requirements (New York Amendment). This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R302.1 Exterior Walls
AMENDED
Section R302.1 — Exterior Walls. 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] R302.1-CA California Fire-Resistive Construction (California Amendment)
AMENDED
Section R302.1-CA — California Fire-Resistive Construction (California Amendment). This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R302.2 Townhouses
AMENDED
Section R302.2 — Townhouses. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R302.3 Two-Family Dwellings
Section R302.3 — Two-Family Dwellings. 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] R302.5 Dwelling/Garage Opening/Penetration Protection
Section R302.5 — Dwelling/Garage Opening/Penetration Protection. 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] R302.6 Dwelling/Garage Fire Separation
Section R302.6 — Dwelling/Garage Fire Separation. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R303.1 Habitable Rooms
Section R303.1 — Habitable Rooms. 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] R310.1 Emergency Escape and Rescue Required
Section R310.1 — Emergency Escape and Rescue Required. 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] R310.2 Minimum Opening Dimensions
Section R310.2 — Minimum Opening Dimensions. 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] R311.1 General — Means of Egress
Section R311.1 — General — Means of Egress. This section addresses means of egress requirements including travel distances, widths, and component specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R313.1 Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
AMENDED
Section R313.1 — Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R313.2 One- and Two-Family Dwellings Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
AMENDED
Section R313.2 — One- and Two-Family Dwellings Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. 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.