Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 6
Wall Construction
International Residential Code 2021
[F] 601.1 Application - Wall Construction
Section 601.1 — Application - 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.
[F] 601.1.1 Wall Construction Scope
Section 601.1.1 — Wall Construction 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] 601.2.1 Wall Construction Scope
Section 601.2.1 — Wall Construction 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] 602.1 Identification - Wall Framing
Section 602.1 — Identification - Wall Framing. 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] 602.1.1 Wood Wall Framing
Section 602.1.1 — Wood Wall Framing. 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] 602.10 Wall Bracing
Section 602.10 — 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] 602.10.1 Braced Wall Lines
Section 602.10.1 — Braced Wall Lines. 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] 602.10.2 Braced Wall Panel Requirements
Section 602.10.2 — Braced Wall Panel Requirements. 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] 602.11 Wall Sheathing
Section 602.11 — Wall Sheathing. 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] 602.2 Grade
Section 602.2 — Grade. 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] 602.3 Design and Construction - Wood Walls
Section 602.3 — Design and Construction - Wood Walls. 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] 602.3.1 Stud Size, Height and Spacing
Section 602.3.1 — 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] 602.3.2 Top Plate
Section 602.3.2 — Top Plate. 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] 602.3.3 Bearing Studs - Drilling and Notching
Section 602.3.3 — Bearing Studs - Drilling and Notching. 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] 602.3.4 Bottom (Sole) Plate
Section 602.3.4 — Bottom (Sole) Plate. 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] 602.4 Interior Non-Bearing Partitions
Section 602.4 — Interior Non-Bearing Partitions. 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] 602.5 Headers
Section 602.5 — 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] 602.6 Drilling and Notching of Studs
Section 602.6 — 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] 602.7 Top Plates
Section 602.7 — Top Plates. 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] 602.8 Fireblocking
Section 602.8 — Fireblocking. 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] 602.9 Cripple Walls
Section 602.9 — Cripple Walls. 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] 603.1 Wall Sheathing
Section 603.1 — Wall Sheathing. 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] 603.1.1 Steel Wall Framing
Section 603.1.1 — Steel Wall Framing. 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] 604.1 Exterior Wall Covering
Section 604.1 — Exterior Wall Covering. 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] 604.1.1 Wood Structural Panels
Section 604.1.1 — Wood Structural Panels. 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] 606.1 General - Masonry Walls
Section 606.1 — General - Masonry Walls. 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] 607.1 General - Glass Unit Masonry
Section 607.1 — General - Glass Unit Masonry. 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] 608.1 Exterior Covering - IRC
Section 608.1 — Exterior Covering - 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] 609.1 Insulating Concrete Form Walls
Section 609.1 — Insulating Concrete Form Walls. 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] R601 General Wall Construction
Section R601 — General 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.
[F] R601.1 Application Wall Construction
Section R601.1 — Application 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.
[F] R601.1.1 Wall Construction General
Section R601.1.1 — Wall Construction General. 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] R601.2 Requirements Wall Construction
Section R601.2 — Requirements 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.
[F] R601.2.1 Wall Framing Requirements
Section R601.2.1 — Wall Framing Requirements. 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] R601.3 Wall Construction Design
Section R601.3 — Wall Construction Design. 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 Wood Wall Framing
Section R602 — Wood Wall Framing. 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] R602.1 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] R602.1.1 Wall Framing General Requirements
Section R602.1.1 — Wall Framing General Requirements. 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 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] R602.10.1 Braced Wall Lines
Section R602.10.1 — Braced Wall Lines. 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] R602.10.1.1 Braced Wall Panel Length
Section R602.10.1.1 — Braced Wall Panel Length. 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] R602.10.1.2 Braced Wall Panel Location
Section R602.10.1.2 — Braced Wall Panel 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] R602.10.1.3 Braced Wall Panel Minimum Length
Section R602.10.1.3 — Braced Wall Panel Minimum Length. 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] R602.10.2 Braced Wall Panel Length
Section R602.10.2 — Braced Wall Panel Length. 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] R602.10.2.1 LIB - Lets-In Bracing
Section R602.10.2.1 — LIB - Lets-In 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] R602.10.2.2 DWB - Diagonal Wood Boards
Section R602.10.2.2 — DWB - Diagonal Wood Boards. 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] R602.10.2.3 WSP - Wood Structural Panel
Section R602.10.2.3 — WSP - Wood Structural Panel. 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] R602.10.2.4 SFB - Structural Fiberboard Sheathing
Section R602.10.2.4 — SFB - Structural Fiberboard Sheathing. 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] R602.10.2.5 PBS - Particleboard Sheathing
Section R602.10.2.5 — PBS - Particleboard Sheathing. 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] R602.10.2.6 PCP - Portland Cement Plaster
Section R602.10.2.6 — PCP - Portland Cement Plaster. 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] R602.10.2.7 HPS - Hardboard Panel Siding
Section R602.10.2.7 — HPS - Hardboard Panel Siding. 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] R602.10.2.8 ABW - Alternate Braced Wall
Section R602.10.2.8 — ABW - Alternate Braced Wall. 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] R602.10.3 Braced Wall Panel Construction Methods
Section R602.10.3 — Braced Wall Panel Construction Methods. 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] R602.10.3.1 CS-WSP - Continuously Sheathed Wood Structural Panel
Section R602.10.3.1 — CS-WSP - Continuously Sheathed Wood Structural Panel. 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] R602.10.3.2 CS-G - Continuously Sheathed with Gypsum
Section R602.10.3.2 — CS-G - Continuously Sheathed with 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] R602.10.4 Braced Wall Panel Length
Section R602.10.4 — Braced Wall Panel Length. 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] R602.10.4.1 Wood Structural Panel Bracing
Section R602.10.4.1 — Wood Structural Panel Bracing. 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] R602.10.5 Braced Wall Panel Interior Finish Material
Section R602.10.5 — Braced Wall Panel Interior Finish Material. 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] R602.10.6 Wall Bracing - Connections to Foundation
Section R602.10.6 — Wall Bracing - Connections to Foundation. 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] R602.10.7 Wall Bracing Panel Joints
Section R602.10.7 — Wall Bracing Panel Joints. 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] R602.10.8 Wall Bracing Cripple Wall Bracing
Section R602.10.8 — Wall Bracing Cripple 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] R602.10.9 Wall Bracing Braced Wall Panel Support
Section R602.10.9 — Wall Bracing Braced Wall Panel Support. 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] R602.11 Wall Sheathing
Section R602.11 — Wall Sheathing. 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] R602.11.1 Cripple Wall Bracing
Section R602.11.1 — Cripple 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] R602.12 Simplified Wall Bracing
Section R602.12 — Simplified 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] R602.13 Structural Insulated Panels
Section R602.13 — Structural Insulated Panels. 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] R602.2 Grade
Section R602.2 — Grade. 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] R602.2.1 Top Plate Requirements
Section R602.2.1 — Top Plate Requirements. 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] R602.3 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] R602.3.2 Wall Construction - Top Plate
Section R602.3.2 — Wall Construction - Top Plate. 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] R602.3.3 Bearing Studs
Section R602.3.3 — Bearing 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] R602.3.4 Bottom (Sole) Plate
Section R602.3.4 — Bottom (Sole) Plate. 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] R602.3(1) Fastening Schedule - Wood Structural Members
Section R602.3(1) — Fastening Schedule - Wood Structural Members. 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] R602.4 Interior Bearing Walls
Section R602.4 — Interior Bearing Walls. 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] R602.4.1 Header Requirements
Section R602.4.1 — Header Requirements. 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] R602.5 Interior Nonbearing Walls
Section R602.5 — Interior Nonbearing Walls. 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] R602.5.1 Interior Bearing Wall Construction
Section R602.5.1 — Interior Bearing 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.
[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] R602.6.1 Drilling and Notching - Top Plate
Section R602.6.1 — Drilling and Notching - Top Plate. 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] R602.7.1 Headers in Interior Walls
Section R602.7.1 — Headers in Interior Walls. 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] R602.7.2 Wall Construction - Nonbearing Headers
Section R602.7.2 — Wall Construction - Nonbearing Headers. 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] R602.8 Fireplace Framing
Section R602.8 — Fireplace Framing. 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] R602.8.1 Fireblocking Materials
Section R602.8.1 — Fireblocking Materials. 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] R602.9 Cripple Walls
Section R602.9 — Cripple Walls. 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] R603.1 General - Cold-Formed Steel Wall Framing
Section R603.1 — General - Cold-Formed Steel Wall Framing. 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] R603.1.1 Cold-Formed Steel Wall Framing
Section R603.1.1 — Cold-Formed Steel Wall Framing. 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] R604.1 Masonry Wall Construction
Section R604.1 — Masonry 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.
[F] R605.1 Insulating Concrete Form Walls
Section R605.1 — Insulating Concrete Form Walls. 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] R606 General Masonry Construction
Section R606 — 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] R606.1 Masonry Walls — General
Section R606.1 — Masonry Walls — General. 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] R606.1.1 Masonry Wall General
Section R606.1.1 — Masonry Wall General. 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] R606.12.1 Masonry Veneer on Wood Frame
Section R606.12.1 — Masonry Veneer on Wood Frame. 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] R606.2 Masonry Mortar
Section R606.2 — Masonry Mortar. 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] R607.1 Glass Unit Masonry — Walls
Section R607.1 — Glass Unit Masonry — Walls. 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 ICF Foundation and Wall Construction
Section R608.1 — ICF Foundation and Wall Construction. 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] R609.1 Vinyl Siding
Section R609.1 — Vinyl Siding. 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] R610.1 Fiber Cement Siding
Section R610.1 — Fiber Cement Siding. 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.