Press Releases

Mandatory National Code Changes Affecting Builders and Plans
September 15, 2002
As you may already be aware, some states have accepted the 2000 International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The IRC is currently being enforced in...   More...

IRC Code Requirements
May 10, 2002
R303 – Stairway Illumination Interior stairways shall be provided with an artificial light source located in the immediate vicinity of each landing of the stairway. Exterior stairways shall be provided...   More...

International Energy Conservation
May 10, 2002
The I.E.C.C. requires glazing percentages and minimum insulation values included in the construction documents. The state and county that the house is being built in will determine the minimum...   More...

IRC Summary Relating to Construction Documents
March 29, 2002
The following is a summary of the SBCCI comparison on the differences between current building codes and the new IRC code. The items in bold will have an immediate...   More...