2024 International Residential Code (IRC) – ICC Codes
The homes of the first American settlers of the mid-1600s were almost completely built from logs. These early dwellings had an open-plan interior, and a…
2024 International Building Code (ICC IBC-2024)
The International Building Code (IBC) either is in use or adopted in all 50 states of the United States of America, as well as the District of…
Special Inspections Accreditation Meaning
Special Inspection is required for specific types of construction work, as defined in Chapter 17 of the International Building Code (IBC). Typically, building components involve professional…
Rain Loads: Design Guidance in ASCE/SEI 7-2022
A single droplet of rain means no true threat, and similarly, rainfall, at ordinary intensities, is rarely a cause for immobilizing concern. However, by weighing…