Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 34
Exterior Walls
International Residential Code 2021
[F] 3401 General
Section 3401 — General. 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] 3401.1 Electrical - General
Section 3401.1 — Electrical - General. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 3401.1.1 Scope of General Plumbing Requirements
Section 3401.1.1 — Scope of General Plumbing Requirements. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 3401.2 Electrical Service
Section 3401.2 — Electrical Service. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 3401.2.1 General Requirements for Electrical Scope
Section 3401.2.1 — General Requirements for Electrical Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 3401.3 Applicability
Section 3401.3 — Applicability. 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] 3402.1 Electrical Definitions
Section 3402.1 — Electrical Definitions. This section provides definitions relevant to the code. Defined terms have specific meanings that affect how requirements are applied throughout the code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 3402.1.1 Electrical Service
Section 3402.1.1 — Electrical Service. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 3403.1 Inspection and Approval
Section 3403.1 — Inspection and Approval. 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] 3403.1.1 Branch Circuits Required
Section 3403.1.1 — Branch Circuits Required. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 3404.1 Electrical Connections
Section 3404.1 — Electrical Connections. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 3404.1.1 GFCI Protection IRC
Section 3404.1.1 — GFCI Protection IRC. 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] 3405.1.1 AFCI Protection IRC
Section 3405.1.1 — AFCI Protection IRC. 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] 3406.1.1 Receptacle Outlet Locations
Section 3406.1.1 — Receptacle Outlet Locations. 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] E3401 General Electrical
Section E3401 — General Electrical. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3401.1 Applicability
Section E3401.1 — Applicability. 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] E3401.1.1 Electrical General Requirements
Section E3401.1.1 — Electrical General Requirements. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3401.2 Applicability
Section E3401.2 — Applicability. 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] E3401.3 Not Covered
Section E3401.3 — Not Covered. 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] E3401.4 Definitions applied
Section E3401.4 — Definitions applied. This section provides definitions relevant to the code. Defined terms have specific meanings that affect how requirements are applied throughout the code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3402.1 Electrical Equipment Listing and Labeling
Section E3402.1 — Electrical Equipment Listing and Labeling. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3402.10 Conductor, bare
Section E3402.10 — Conductor, bare. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3402.11 Conduit body
Section E3402.11 — Conduit body. 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] E3402.12 Device
Section E3402.12 — Device. 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] E3402.13 Dwelling unit
Section E3402.13 — Dwelling unit. 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] E3402.14 Feeder
Section E3402.14 — Feeder. 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] E3402.15 Fitting
Section E3402.15 — Fitting. 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] E3402.16 Ground
Section E3402.16 — Ground. 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] E3402.17 Ground-fault circuit interrupter
Section E3402.17 — Ground-fault circuit interrupter. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3402.18 Grounded conductor
Section E3402.18 — Grounded conductor. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3402.19 Grounding electrode
Section E3402.19 — Grounding electrode. 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] E3402.2 Installation and Use
Section E3402.2 — Installation and Use. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3402.20 Grounding electrode conductor
Section E3402.20 — Grounding electrode conductor. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3402.3 Ampacity
Section E3402.3 — Ampacity. 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] E3402.4 Approved
Section E3402.4 — Approved. 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] E3402.5 Arc-fault circuit interrupter
Section E3402.5 — Arc-fault circuit interrupter. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3402.6 Bathroom
Section E3402.6 — Bathroom. 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] E3402.7 Bonding (bonded)
Section E3402.7 — Bonding (bonded). 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] E3402.8 Branch circuit
Section E3402.8 — Branch circuit. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3402.9 Circuit breaker
Section E3402.9 — Circuit breaker. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3403.1 Inspection Required
Section E3403.1 — Inspection 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] E3403.2 Concealment
Section E3403.2 — Concealment. 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] E3403.3 Energizing
Section E3403.3 — Energizing. 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] E3404.1 Interrupting Rating
Section E3404.1 — Interrupting Rating. 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] E3404.2 Circuit Characteristics
Section E3404.2 — Circuit Characteristics. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3404.3 Short-Circuit Current Rating
Section E3404.3 — Short-Circuit Current Rating. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3404.4 Series Rating
Section E3404.4 — Series Rating. 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] E3405.1 Equipment Location
Section E3405.1 — Equipment Location. 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] E3405.2 Indoor Wet Locations
Section E3405.2 — Indoor Wet Locations. 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] E3405.3 Width of Working Space
Section E3405.3 — Width of Working Space. 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] E3405.4 Headroom
Section E3405.4 — Headroom. 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] E3405.5 Illumination
Section E3405.5 — Illumination. 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] E3405.6 Dedicated Equipment Space
Section E3405.6 — Dedicated Equipment Space. 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] E3406.1 Conductor Material
Section E3406.1 — Conductor Material. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3601.1 Electrical - Services - Scope
Section E3601.1 — Electrical - Services - Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] E3601.6 Electrical - Service Disconnect Location
Section E3601.6 — Electrical - Service Disconnect Location. This section covers electrical installation requirements. Specific conductor sizing, circuit protection, and installation methods are in the official code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] P3401.1.1 Fuel Gas General
Section P3401.1.1 — Fuel Gas General. This section covers fuel gas piping and equipment requirements. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R3401.1 General Plumbing Requirements
Section R3401.1 — General Plumbing Requirements. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R3401.2 Applicability
Section R3401.2 — Applicability. 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] R702.1 Interior Covering Materials
Section R702.1 — Interior Covering Materials. 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] R702.2 Gypsum Board Installation
Section R702.2 — Gypsum Board Installation. 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] R702.3 Moisture-Resistant Gypsum
Section R702.3 — Moisture-Resistant Gypsum. 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] R702.4 Ceramic Tile Installation
Section R702.4 — Ceramic Tile Installation. 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] R702.5 Shower Wall Finish
Section R702.5 — Shower Wall Finish. 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] R703.1 Exterior Covering Materials
Section R703.1 — Exterior Covering Materials. 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] R703.2 Water-Resistive Barrier
Section R703.2 — Water-Resistive Barrier. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R703.3 Flashing
Section R703.3 — Flashing. 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.
Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.