All Mandatory Local Building Codes Now Free Online
It has been reported to us that the results of a recent lawsuit have made all mandatory building codes accessible
Tag: Building Code
Connecting Wood Deck Railing Posts with the Simpson DTT2Z
Meeting the 2009 International Building Code requirements for with timber construction hasn’t always been the easiest thing. I found early
2009 Code Update: Live / Work Units
Typically, structures built for commercial use must conform to the International Building Code (IBC). Residential structures (single family homes, duplexes
Simpson Discontinues Manufacture of Several Concrete Anchors
Simpson Discontinues Manufacture of Several Concrete Anchors For 2011, Simpson Strong-Tie has chosen to discontinue the manufacture of several commonly
Residential Stairs Type in the 2009 IRC
There are four types of stairs that are allowed in residential buildings per the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC). Two
Estimating Today Magazine features article by EV Studio
Estimating Today Magazine is the nationally distributed official monthly news magazine of the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE). The
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design are now available online On Friday, July 23, 2010, Attorney General Eric Holder
Wood Post Bearing in Historic Denver Homes
This week marks the third time in as many weeks that I have been asked to observe the foundation in
Jefferson County Blows Less Than Last Year: A Reduction in Design Wind Speed.
Everyone who has lived or worked there knows that Jefferson County blows. I am speaking, of course, about the wind.
CODE UPDATE: Significant Code Changes to the 2009 International Building Code – Fasteners
News from ICC: A modification to fasteners in preservative-treated and fire-retardant-treated wood (Section 2304.9.5) has been made to the 2009
Braced Wall Specification Changes to the 2009 IRC (pt. 2)
The newest edition of the International Residential Code sees some changes to the requirements of wall bracing. A new requirement
Braced Wall Specification Changes to the 2009 IRC (pt. 1)
The newest edition of the International Residential Code sees some changes to the requirements of wall bracing. One such change
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