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Chapter 2
Definitions
International Residential Code 2021
[F] 201.1.1 IRC Definitions General
Section 201.1.1 — IRC Definitions General. 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] 201.2.1 IRC Definitions General
Section 201.2.1 — IRC Definitions General. 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] 202.1.1 Dwelling Unit Definition
Section 202.1.1 — Dwelling Unit Definition. 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] 202.1.2 Story Definition
Section 202.1.2 — Story Definition. 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] 202.1.3 Habitable Space Definition
Section 202.1.3 — Habitable Space Definition. 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] 202.1.4 Definitions - Habitable Space
Section 202.1.4 — Definitions - Habitable Space. 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] 202.1.5 Definitions - Townhouse
Section 202.1.5 — Definitions - Townhouse. 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] 202.A Accessible
Section 202.A — Accessible. 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] 202.B Basement
Section 202.B — Basement. 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] 202.C Crawl Space
Section 202.C — Crawl Space. 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] 202.D Dwelling Unit
Section 202.D — Dwelling Unit. 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] 202.E Grade Plane
Section 202.E — Grade Plane. 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] 202.F Guard
Section 202.F — Guard. 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] 202.G Habitable Space
Section 202.G — Habitable Space. 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] 202.H Listed
Section 202.H — Listed. 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] 202.I Live Load
Section 202.I — Live Load. 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] 202.J Story Above Grade Plane
Section 202.J — Story Above Grade Plane. 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] 202.K Townhouse
Section 202.K — Townhouse. 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] 202.L Vapor Retarder
Section 202.L — Vapor Retarder. 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] R201.1 General Definitions Scope
Section R201.1 — General Definitions Scope. 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] R201.2 Interchangeability
Section R201.2 — Interchangeability. 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] R201.3 Terms Defined in Other Codes
Section R201.3 — Terms Defined in Other Codes. 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] R201.4 Terms Not Defined
Section R201.4 — Terms Not Defined. 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] R202.1 General Definitions
Section R202.1 — General 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] R202.1.1 Definitions General
Section R202.1.1 — Definitions General. 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] R202.1.2 Addition Definition
Section R202.1.2 — Addition Definition. 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] R202.1.3 Air Barrier Definition
Section R202.1.3 — Air Barrier Definition. 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] R202.1.4 Alteration Definition
Section R202.1.4 — Alteration Definition. 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] R202.1.5 Approved Definition
Section R202.1.5 — Approved Definition. 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] R202.10 Dwelling
Section R202.10 — Dwelling. 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] R202.11 Definitions - Diaphragm
Section R202.11 — Definitions - Diaphragm. 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] R202.12 Grade Plane
Section R202.12 — Grade Plane. 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] R202.13 Guard
Section R202.13 — Guard. 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] R202.14 Habitable Space
Section R202.14 — Habitable 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] R202.15 Definitions - Vapor Retarder
Section R202.15 — Definitions - Vapor Retarder. 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] R202.16 Live Load
Section R202.16 — Live Load. 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] R202.17 Mezzanine
Section R202.17 — Mezzanine. 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] R202.18 Story
Section R202.18 — Story. 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] R202.19 Townhouse
Section R202.19 — Townhouse. This section establishes occupancy classification and use requirements that determine applicable building code provisions. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R202.2 General Definitions - Addition
Section R202.2 — General Definitions - Addition. 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] R202.2.1 Dwelling Unit Definition
Section R202.2.1 — Dwelling Unit Definition. 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] R202.3 General Definitions - Alteration
Section R202.3 — General Definitions - Alteration. 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] R202.3.1 Habitable Space Definition
Section R202.3.1 — Habitable Space Definition. 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] R202.4 General Definitions H-L
Section R202.4 — General Definitions H-L. 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] R202.4.1 Story Above Grade Plane Definition
Section R202.4.1 — Story Above Grade Plane Definition. 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] R202.5 Dwelling Unit
Section R202.5 — 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] R202.55 Story Above Grade Plane Definition
Section R202.55 — Story Above Grade Plane Definition. 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] R202.56 Structural Insulated Panel Definition
Section R202.56 — Structural Insulated Panel Definition. 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] R202.57 Townhouse Definition
Section R202.57 — Townhouse Definition. 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] R202.6 General Definitions - Basement
Section R202.6 — General Definitions - Basement. 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] R202.7 General Definitions - Building
Section R202.7 — General Definitions - Building. 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] R202.8 Crawl Space
Section R202.8 — Crawl 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] R202.9 Dead Load
Section R202.9 — Dead Load. 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] R202.A1 Accessible - Definition IRC
Section R202.A1 — Accessible - Definition IRC. 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] R202.B1 Basement - Definition
Section R202.B1 — Basement - Definition. 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] R202.C1 Crawl Space - Definition
Section R202.C1 — Crawl Space - Definition. 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] R202.D1 Dwelling Unit - Definition
Section R202.D1 — Dwelling Unit - Definition. 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] R202.E1 Exterior Wall - Definition
Section R202.E1 — Exterior Wall - Definition. 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] R202.F1 Fire Separation Distance - Definition
Section R202.F1 — Fire Separation Distance - Definition. 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] R202.G1 Grade Plane - Definition IRC
Section R202.G1 — Grade Plane - Definition IRC. 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] R202.H1 Habitable Space - Definition
Section R202.H1 — Habitable Space - Definition. 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] R202.L1 Light-Frame Construction - Definition
Section R202.L1 — Light-Frame Construction - Definition. 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] R202.S1 Story Above Grade Plane - Definition
Section R202.S1 — Story Above Grade Plane - Definition. 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] R202.T1 Townhouse - Definition
Section R202.T1 — Townhouse - Definition. 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] R202.V1 Vapor Retarder - Definition
Section R202.V1 — Vapor Retarder - Definition. 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] R202.W1 Weather-Exposed Surfaces - Definition
Section R202.W1 — Weather-Exposed Surfaces - Definition. 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] R202.W2 Water-Resistive Barrier - Definition
Section R202.W2 — Water-Resistive Barrier - Definition. 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.
Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.