Professional builders, remodelers, home inspectors, and building inspectors find this handy, trustworthy reference an essential tool for building the safest structures. It has been thoroughly updated to provide accurate information on the most current residential building codes, cross-referenced to the 2015 International Residential Codes. This invaluable quick-reference guide provides the essential need-to-know information in plain language with 85 drawings to ensure compliance with codes at each stage of construction, ensuring that all jobs meet the highest safety standards. Detailed tables and illustrations throughout clarify code provisions and numerous changes in the latest edition of codes. For even greater transparency, specific codes changes are highlighted throughout the text and summarized at the end of the book