NEW EDITION! FROM APA & ICC! a: A Guide to the 2015 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions Although it is of critical importance when designing, performing plan review, building or inspecting a structure, wall bracing is a common source of confusion and misapplication. This illustrative guide was developed to help building designers, builders, building officials and others using the code in the application of the lateral bracing requirements of the 2015 IRC. The authors identify and explain the key elements of wall bracing and demystify the IRC prescriptive bracing provisions. Topics covered include: • Rules for wall bracing • Rules for simplified wall bracing • Determination of how much bracing is required with adjustments and variations • Bracing methods and options available to the builder/designer • Connection details • Narrow wall solutions • Whole house considerations and examples • Historical perspective and the evolution of wall bracing • The “language” of wall bracing • Wind and seismic forces and how they act on structures • Physical limits under which wall bracing can be used The guide is jointly published by ICC APA – The Engineered Wood Association with the shared goal of promoting the accurate understanding and correct application of the IRC for safer buildings and communities. (265 pages) Soft cover................................................ (7102S15) 42.00 33.50 PDF Download.......................................... (8799P15) 39.95 31.95 b: 2015 International Residential Code® Study Companion The Companion’s 18 study sessions provide practical learning assignments and questions summarizing key points for study. See page 36 for complete details. (500 pages) Soft cover................................................ (4117S15) 59.00 47.00 PDF Download........................................ (8950P610) 56.00 44.75 2012 edition is also available. I-CODE REFERENCES | IRC® NEW EDITION! c: Residential Inspector’s Guide: Based on the 2015 International Residential Code® Chapters 1–10 Your ideal resource for effective, accurate, consistent, and complete residential inspections. This handy pocket guide is designed for residential inspectors conducting building inspections and is organized in a manner consistent with the inspection sequence and process for easy use on site. This quick reference compiles the relevant information for effective application of Chapters 1–10 of the 2015 IRC® during the inspection process. • Quickly identify the relevant IRC section for each topic listed. • Develop an efficient and effective approach to the inspection process. • Verify that construction work complies with the code. • Increase consistency and accuracy of inspections. • Build procedural and technical consistency within the department of building safety. (135 pages) Soft Cover................................................ (7100s15) 24.95 19.95 PDF Download........................................ (8950P688) 23.00 18.00 NEW EDITION FROM NAHB AND ICC! 100+ ILLUSTRATIONS! 2015 Home Builders’ Jobsite Codes: A Quick Guide to the 2015 IRC This user-friendly guide is packed with illustrations, tables, figures and a glossary to facilitate your understanding of the 2015 IRC. It si an ideal field guide for builders, trade contractors, design professionals, inspectors, and others involved in the design and construction of residential buildings. This easy-to-transport resource discusses the impact of 2015 code changes in energy efficiency, and details new fire safety and hurricane protection measures. It includes more than 100 detailed illustrations and covers: blower door tests, whole-house mechanical ventilation, fire protection of floors, wall bracing methods, roof construction, hot water piping, highefficiency lighting, gray water recycling, and more. (345 pages) Soft Cover................................................ (7103S15) 21.95 19.95 d: FlashCards: 2015 IRC® A helpful study tool that provides code users, students and exam candidates with an effective, time-tested method for study and information retention. The set includes easy-to-use FlashCards that are prepared and reviewed by code experts to ensure accuracy and quality. flashcards............................................... (1121S15) 25.00 20.00 See page 35 for more titles in this series. Buy the IRC Study Companion and FlashCards together and SAVE! COMBO......................................................(4117BN15) 79.95 63.95 TO ORDER | PHONE 1-800-786-4452 | FAX 1-866-891-1695 | SHOP.ICCSAFE.ORG 23
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