2012 Virginia Residential Code Update Training
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Henrico County Department of
Building Construction and Inspections
Introduction
This presentation…
was prepared by the Henrico County Residential Building Inspection and Plan Review staff and will highlight and provide explanation for the most significant changes in the 2012 residential code.
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Questions are Welcome!!! You are probably not the only person with the same question.
Ask questions when the applicable slide is showing.
Questions & Answers will be recorded and posted on our web page.
Questions
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DPOR Certification For Contractors & Tradesmen
To receive credit towards certification renewal you must present a photo ID, your current tradesmen certificate and sign the attendance form when you enter and when you leave this seminar.
A Certificate of Attendance will be provided for your records.
Registration records will be forwarded to DPOR and will be maintained by Henrico County for 5 years as required by DPOR regulations.
Before we begin… Please turn off anything that rings, dings, sings,
clangs, bangs, buzzes or whistles Dixie
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FOLLOW-UPSDelinquent permits
Case inactive for 63 days
• Follow-up activity automatically generated
• Inspector call or site visit
• Passed follow-up inspection does not close the case Permit cancelled after 6 months of inactivity and no
violations
• Can request permit extensions in writing If final inspection has not been approved and/or
violations are not corrected a Notice of Violation will be issued
Court if Notice of Violation not satisfied
PHONE CALLS Generally not required for someone to be on site unless ACCESS is an issue
• Security
• Ladder
• Locked doors Contact phone numbers
• Not office personnel
• Someone familiar with the job Inspector time request for ACCESS purposes ONLY
• Job to be complete prior to inspection request
• AM & PM requests
• 30 minute courtesy call Water & Sewer (open ditches) and concrete placement
inspections – we will accommodate as best we can
Virginia Residential Code
In Virginia, under authority granted by law, the Statewide Building Code is promulgated by the Board of Housing and Community Development.
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Virginia Residential Code
The Virginia Residential Code (VRC) combines the 2012
IRC and the 2012 Virginia amendments in one document
The VRC is published by the International Code Council
Available from w w w. I C C s a f e . o r g
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Virginia Residential Code Comment s on the con ten t or
requ i rement s o f t he new code shou ld be d i rec ted to :
Emory Rodgers Deputy Director of Building and Fire Regulations
Dept. Of Housing & Community Development
600 East Main Street, Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-7000
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Chapter 1 Administration
•Effective date of the 2012 Edition of the VCC/VRC was
•July 14, 2014
•You may choose to use the 2009 referenced codes until July 14, 2015
Administration
The VRC contains provisions for Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Energy Conservation
VCC Referenced Codes are Acceptable:• 2012 International Plumbing Code• 2012 International Mechanical Code• 2011 NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)• 2012 International Fuel Gas Code• 2012 International Energy Conservation Code
Administration
Sec.108.2: Revised Exemptions from permit:
One story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 256 square feet and the structure are not classified as a Group F-1 or H occupancy
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Administration
Sec.108.2: Revised Exemptions from permit:
• Fences of any height
• Unless they are required for pedestrian safety per VCC Section 3306
• Or are used for the barrier of a swimming pool
Administration
Sec.108.2: Revised Exemptions from permit:
Concrete or masonry walls
◦ Less than 6’ in height above the finished grade
◦ Ornamental column caps are not considered to contribute to the height
Administration
Sec.108.2: Revised Exemptions from permit:
Retaining walls supporting less than 3’ of unbalanced fill
◦ If Not constructed to impound Class I, II or III-A liquids (e.g., dikes for flammable liquid storage)◦ Or supporting a surcharge other than ordinary
unbalanced fill
(If supporting >48” unbalanced fill, engineered design still required)
AdministrationExempt from permit:
Temporary ramps serving dwelling units in group R3 and R5
Height of entrance served is no more than 30” above grade
Chapter 2: Definitions
Revised definitions
New definitions◦ Most significant new definitions
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Chapter 2: Revised Definitions
Attic, Habitable Basement Basic Wind Speed Combination Waste
and Vent System Flame Spread Index
(E84 or UL723)
Plumbing Fixture Riser (add definition
related to stairs) Smoke Developed
Index Story Above Grade
Plane Vapor Permeable
Membrane
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Chapter 2: New Definitions
Exterior Wall Covering Gray Water Guestroom Local Exhaust Lodging House Non-Potable Water
System Pan Flashing Performance Category Photovoltaic
Modules/Shingles
Rainwater Riser (as to stairs) Stormwater Structural Composite
Lumber Third Party
Agency/Certified/Tested Whole-House
Mechanical Ventilation System
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Attic, Habitable: ◦ Consequence of revision: If area is greater than 2/3’s of the story below
orOver 400 square feet in areaConsidered a story and is NOT permitted in dwellings or townhouses that are Three Stories above Grade Plane if designed per the Virginia Residential Code.These limits do not apply if designed per the Virginia Construction Code as R3 Construction. (requires a Sealed design, 13R sprinklers, etc.)
Significant Definitions
Habitable Attic Area Limit: 2/3’s of the story below or 400 sq ft
Grade Plane
WHOLE-HOUSE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM.
An exhaust system, supply system, or combination thereof designed to:
Mechanically exchange indoor air for outdoor air Operates continuously or through a programmed
intermittent schedule to satisfy the new whole-house ventilation requirement.
(Covered in R303.4)
Significant Definitions
Chapter 3: Building Planning
◦ R301.2. Wind Design Maps◦ Table R301.5 Minimum Live Loads.◦ R302.2 Parapets◦ R303.4 Mechanical Ventilation◦ R308.4 Hazardous locations (glazing)◦ R310.1 Emergency Escape & Rescue Openings◦ R311 Means of Egress/
Interior Passage,Landings at Stairs
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Chapter 3: Building Planning
◦ R314.5 Smoke Detection and Notification (Wireless Interconnection)◦ R315.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems◦ R316 Foam Plastic (Thermal Barrier)
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Chapter 3: Building Planning
Figure R301.2(4)A Basic wind speeds• The basic wind speed map has been
replaced by a new map based on the revised ASCE 7-10.
• New data indicates that the wind speeds previous editions are too conservative.
• New wind speed maps are possible because of improvements in hurricane simulation modeling.
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Chapter 3: Building Planning
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Chapter 3: Building Planning
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By the new map, no Region in Virginia is greater than 100mph.
Chapter 3: Building Planning
Revised Section R301.2.1—Wind design criteria
(Change affects coastal areas)
• Deletes requirement for engineered design where the basic wind speed is ≥100 mph.
• Now allows use of prescriptive code provisions where the basic wind speed is less than 110 mph.
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Chapter 3: Building Planning
Revised Section R301.2.1—Wind design criteria
Net effect of change:
• Wind design (ie, engineered design and wind borne debris resistant glazing) not required in any Virginia locality.
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Chapter 3: Building Planning
• Map identifies areas where Engineered Wind Design is required
• (Now there are none in Va.)
Added Figure
R301.2(4)B)
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Chapter 3: Building Planning
•Map to indicate Wind-Borne Debris Regions •Requires impact resistant glazed openings and garage doors•(None in Va. but applies in Eastern NC—OBX)
Added Fig. R301.2 (4)C
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NEW WIND BORNE DEBRIS MAP
Chapter 3: Building Planning
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WIND BORNE DEBRIS MAP
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Uninhabitable attics without storage
10 psf
Uninhabitable attics with limited storage
20 psf
Footnotes b & g have been added to address where those loads apply
Table R301.5 Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads
Table R301.5 Uninhabitable attic—Without Storage (note b)
b. Uninhabitable attics without storage are those where the maximum clear height between joists and rafters is less than 42 inches, or where there are not two or more adjacent trusses with web configurations capable of accommodating an assumed rectangle 42 inches high by 24 inches in width, or greater, within the plane of the trusses. This live load need not be assumed to act concurrently with any other live load requirements.
Meaning = 10 psf design live load for ceiling joist or bottom Chord of trusses.
Table R301.5 Uninhabitable attic—Limited storage (note g)
g. Uninhabitable attics with limited storage are those where the maximum clear height between joists and rafters is 42 inches or greater, or where there are two or more adjacent trusses with web configurations capable of accommodating an assumed rectangle 42 inches in height by 24 inches in width, or greater, within the plane of the trusses.
HOWEVER---
Table R301.5 Uninhabitable attic—Limited storage (note g)
The live load need only be applied to those portions of the joists or truss bottom chords where all of the following conditions are met: 1. The attic area is accessible from an opening not less
than 20 inches in width by 30 inches in length that is located where the clear height in the attic is a minimum of 30 inches.
2. The slopes of the joists or truss bottom chords are no greater than 2 inches vertical to 12 units horizontal.
3. Required insulation depth is less than the joist or trussbottom chord member depth.
The remaining portions of the joists or truss bottom chords shall be designed for a uniformly distributed concurrent live load of not less than 10 lb/ft2.
Table R301.5 Uninhabitable attic—Limited storage (note g)
Design for 20 psf LL
Table R301.5 Uninhabitable attic—Limited storage (note g)
Design for 20 psf LL
Table R301.5 Uninhabitable attic—Limited storage
Bottom chord slope ≤ 2/12
Table R301.5 Uninhabitable attic—Limited storage
R302.2.2 Parapet Exception
When using the parapet exception, openings or penetrations in the roof within 4 feet (1219 mm) of the common walls are not permitted
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R302.2.2 Parapet Exception
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R303.4 Mechanical Ventilation
If the air infiltration rate of a dwelling is less than 5 air changes per hour when tested with a blower door:
The dwelling shall be provided with whole house mechanical ventilation per M1507.3
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R303.4 Mechanical Ventilation However: Since N1102.4.1.3 limits Air Leakage to less than 5
ACPH if tested with a blower door And N1102.4.1.2.2, (Visual Inspection option)
requires whole house mechanical ventilation; Whole House Mechanical Ventilation is always
required
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Requirements have been reorganized by topic: e.g.–
Glazing in doors; Glazing adjacent to doors; Glazing in guards and railings Glazing and wet surfaces Glazing Adjacent to Stairs
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R308.4 Hazardous Locations (Safety Glazing Requirements)
Use of Safety Film in lieu of safety glazing
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R308.4 Hazardous Locations (Safety Glazing Requirements)
For new construction, safety film will not be considered as an acceptable substitute in lieu of safetglazing.
Only where changes to existing structures mandate the incorporation of safety glazing will the use of safety film be considered. Approval of safety film requires a “Request for Modification” form to be submitted with full specifications for the proposed safety film.
R308.4.5 Glazing Wet Surfaces Wording of the section has been revised.
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The exception for glazing more than 60” horizontally from the fixture does not exempt glazing in rooms containing a shower, sauna or steam room
Therefore. all glazing in walls of rooms containing a shower (including combination tub/shower) is required to be safety glazing —No exceptions.
R308.4.6 Glazing Adjacent Stairs & Ramps
A Landing at the topof stairs is no longer considered a hazardous location
Intermediate stair landings follow the hazardous location criteria for stairs
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Changed height from “less than 60 inches above…the adjacent walking surface” to
“where the bottom edge of the…glazing is less than 36 inches above the adjacent walking surface”
R308.4.6 Glazing Adjacent Stairs & Ramps
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R308.4.7 Glazing Adjacent to the Bottom Stair Landing
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R308.6.1 Tubular Daylighting Device
Adds definition for TDD’s and includes these devices under the general requirements applicable to skylights.
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R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue openings (EERO)
Now requires EERO for Habitable Attics
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R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue openings
IRC requires sill of EERO window to be no more than 44 inches from the finished floor to the bottom of the opening.
Clarification added that measurement to sill is from “finished” floor surface.
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R310.2.2 Drainage
Window wells shall be designed for: • Proper drainage by connecting to the building’s
foundation drainage system or by an approved alternative method
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Added provision for drainage of window wells.
A State amendment – Accessibility Requirements Adds requirement for minimum width of
certain doors and doorways (for accessibility)
R311.2.1 Interior Passage
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State amendment – Accessibility Requirements
If the dwelling unit has a kitchen and a living or entertainment area on the same level as the egress door:
• Interior passage must be provided to—• Kitchen, Living/Entertainment areas• At least one bedroom • At least one bathroom, containing a water closet,
lavatory, bathtub or shower.• Where provided on the same level.
R311.2.1 Interior Passage
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Cased openings shall provide a min. clear width of 34-inches
Doors shall be a minimum width of 34-inches (nominal)
R311.2.1 Interior Passage
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Exceptions:• A door or cased opening at the end
of and facing a hallway and width of hallway is not wide enough for such doors/cased openings.
• Closet doors or cased openings
• Pantry doors ” ” ”
• Doors to bathrooms accessed from a bedroom not req’d to comply with this section.
R311.2.1 Interior Passage
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R311.2.1 Interior Passage
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R311.3.1 Floor Elevation at the Required Egress Door
Revised Exception: The exterior landing or floor shall not be
more than 8 1/4 inches (196 mm) below the top of the threshold.
Note: For doors other than the required egress door, R311.3.2 has not changed. A landing or floor is required within 7-3/4” of threshold.
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R311.7.6 Landing for Stairways
• The minimum width of a landing perpendicular to the direction of travel shall be--
• no less than the width of the flight served.
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R311.7.6 Landing for Stairways
• Landings of shapes other than square or rectangular shall be permitted provided:
• the depth at the walk line
• and the total area
• is not less than that of a quarter circle with a radius equal to the required landing width.
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R311.7.6 Landing for Stairways
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Walkline is at 12” from the narrower edge
R311.7.6 Landing for Stairways
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Notice location of walkline
This landing is not acceptable
R311.7.6 Landing for Stairways
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Note extension of landing. This is now acceptable
R311.7.6 Landing for Stairways
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R314.1 Smoke Detection and Notification
Physical interconnection of smoke alarms is not required when there is a wireless interconnection
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R315.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems
A household CO detection system is now allowed
Permanent installation Must comply with NFPA
720 & UL 2075 Monitored by an
approved supervising station
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R316 Foam Plastic
R316.4 Thermal Barrier:
If not using specific prescriptive methods (R316.5 & R316-6), this section requires separation of foam plastic from the interior of the building with a minimum ½” gypsum wallboard or other materials that meet acceptance criteria of the Temperature Transmission and the Integrity Fire Tests of NFPA 275
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R316.5.3 – # 3.7
For attics--1 ½” thick cellulose insulation has been added to the list of prescriptive ignition barriers
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R317.3.1 - R317.3.4 Fasteners for Preservative Treated Wood
Nuts and Washers now also required to be approved for contact with treated wood, wood foundations, and fire retardant treated wood
(note: ½” or greater steel bolts exempt)
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R317.3.4 Fasteners for fire retardant treated wood (interior)
Fasteners used in FRT lumber or plywood shall comply with manufacturer’s recommendations
If none are provided—Fasteners shall be in accordance with Section R317.3.3,
i.e., ◦ Hot Dipped Galvanized Steel◦ Stainless Steel◦ Silicon Bronze◦ Copper
R317.4.1 Labeling (Wood/Plastic Decking)
Wood/plastic composite deck boards, stair treads, handrails and guardrail systems shall “bear a label that indicates compliance” with ASTM D 7032 and include the allowable load and maximum allowable span ratings
AND…
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R317.4.2 Labeling (Wood/Plastic Decking)
Shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
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R325 Swimming Pools Appendix G has been
deleted and all requirements related to safety enclosures for swimming pools have been moved to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
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Chapter 4: Foundations
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TB R403.1 Was mistakenly omitted from the text
Minimum width of Concrete Footings
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Table R403.1Minimum Width of Concrete,
Precast or Masonry Footings (inches)aLoad-Bearing Value of Soil (psf)
1500 2000 3000 ≥ 4000Conventional light-frame construction
1-story 12 12 12 12
2-story 15 12 12 12
3-story 23 17 12 12
4" brick veneer over light frame or 8" hollow CMU
1-story 12 12 12 12
2-story 21 16 12 12
3-story 32 24 16 12
8-inch solid or fully grouted masonry1-story 16 12 12 12
2-story 29 21 14 12
3-story 42 32 21 16
a. Where minimum footing width is 12 inches, use of a single wythe of solid
or fully grouted 12-inch nominal concrete masonry units is permitted.
The VRC has since added it back in through errata
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R404.1.9.2 Masonry PiersSupporting Floor Girders
• This new section provides limitations to theminimum thickness and height of masonry piers. We will look at masonry piers supporting:
- a girder only;- a girder and interior, non-loadbearing wall;- a girder and interior, load-bearing wall;- a girder and exterior, load-bearing wall;- a girder and exterior wall containing braced
wall panels;- deck girder.
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R404.1.9.2 Masonry PiersSupporting Floor Girders
Piers supportinga girder only
Min. thickness, T , = 8”
Hollow block (must have solid top cap)
Solid block or hollow block with filled cores
Max. pier height = 4 x T
Max. pier height = 10 x T
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R404.1.9.2 Masonry PiersSupporting Floor Girders
Piers supportinga girder and aninterior,non-loadbearingwall
Min. thickness, T , = 8”
Hollow block (must have solid top cap)
Solid block or hollow block with filled cores
Max. pier height = 4 x T
Max. pier height = 10 x T
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R404.1.9.2 Masonry PiersSupporting Floor Girders
Piers supportinga girder andinterior, load-bearingwallMin. thickness, T , =12”
Max. pier height = 10 feet max.Solid block or hollow block with filled cores
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R404.1.9.2 Masonry PiersSupporting Floor Girders
Min. thickness = 12”Max. pier height = 4 feet max.
Solid block or hollow block with filled coresPiers supporting
a girder andexterior, load-bearingwall
Braced wall panels
Note: Not very tall…
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R404.1.9.2 Masonry PiersSupporting Floor Girders
Piers have to be engineered
Piers supportinga girder andexterior wallthat contains braced wall panels
Braced wall panels
Note: This is not a new change
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R404.1.9.2 Masonry PiersSupporting Floor Girders
Piers supportinga deck girder
Note: This is not a new change
Follow requirements of R404.1.9
R405 Foundation Drainage
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R405.1 Concrete or Masonry Foundation Drainage
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• Perforated drains shall be surrounded by an approved filter membrane (“sock”) ORan approved filter membrane must cover a minimum of 6” of gravel/rock covering the drain.
R405.1 Concrete or Masonry Foundation Drainage
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Chapter 5: Floors
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The section would have required you to protect the underside of your floor joist inthe crawlspace with ½” gypsum or equivalent.
Before we begin…
What you should know…
This section may become code in the next code cycle.
R501.3 Protection of Floors
This section appears in your code book, butthis requirement was recently DELETEDby the State after the book’s printing. Thus, it’s not a new change in the 2012 VRC.
Floor Joist Span TablesR502.3.1(1) and R502.3.1(2)
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• Maximum spans for Southern Pine floor joist have been reduced.
2x6 @ 16” O.C.
2x8 @ 16” O.C.
2x10 @ 16” O.C.
2x12 @ 16” O.C.
9’-9” 12’-10” 16’-1” 18’-10”
In VRC 2009, SP #2 joist spans (living areas-40 psf live load) were as follow:
In VRC 2012, SP #2 joist spans (living areas-40 psf live load) are as follow:
2x6 @ 16” O.C.
2x8 @ 16” O.C.
2x10 @ 16” O.C.
2x12 @ 16” O.C.
9’-4” 11’-10” 14’-0” 16’-6”
Why????
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• Recent testing of Southern Pine lumberhas revealed that it’s not as strong as it used to be (namely because of the way the newer pines have been grown versus older pine forests).
What you should know…
• The Southern Pine headers, beams, cantilevered joists, and balcony joists that appear on your plans may no longer be structurally sufficient!
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• Consult your building designer to see if your #2 Southern Pine lumber is being usedadequately on your plans. If not, thenincrease the header/beams etc. accordingly.
• The header and beam tables that appear in Chapter 5 are of no help, since they only specify #1 Southern Pine in the tables. (Typically, we see #2 Southern Pine used in the field). The same can be said for the cantilevered joist and balcony joist tables in this chapter.
What you should do…
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• If you are using lumber other than #2 Southern Pine, then please specify what type and grade of lumber you will be using on your plans. Otherwise, we will assume #2 Southern Pine when we review the plans.
• The floor joist tables, however, do include #2 Southern Pine, so check your joist spans on the plans and either increase the joist size or joist spacing accordingly.
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NOTE:
This new section on decks is an attempt bythe VRC to give you a fairly comprehensive,from-start-to-finish guide on how to build decks.
The requirements deserve your serious attention.
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• New joist span and beam span tables for wet service conditions, such as decks, using 40 psf live load (Table R507.5 & Table R507.6)
2x6 @ 16” O.C.
2x8 @ 16” O.C.
2x10 @ 16” O.C.
2x12 @ 16” O.C.
9’-9” 12’-10” 16’-1” 18’-10”
In VRC 2009, SP #2 joist spans were as follow:
In VRC 2012, SP #2 joist spans (wet service) are as follow:
2x6 @ 16” O.C.
2x8 @ 16” O.C.
2x10 @ 16” O.C.
2x12 @ 16” O.C.
9’-0” 11’-10” 14’-0” 16’-6”
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• New deck-to-house attachment detail and table for placement of lag screws/bolts.
(TB R507.2.1, Fig R507.2.2(1) & (2)
This table and figure has SERIOUS implications…
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There’s not much room to place your fasteners…
Door
Bottom bolt/screwlocation requirement
And how much of a step-down can I have from the top of the subfloor to the top of the decking???
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Door
* Max. step down height =
• Implications of Table R507.2.1 / Figure R507.2.1 (1)
* measured from top of ¾” subfloor to top of 5/4” decking
¼”2x10bandjoist
2x10ledger
6 ½”
2x10 band joist / 2x10 ledger EXAMPLE
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Door
* Max. step down height (using the 5 ½” bottom bolt location) =
• Implications of Table R507.2.1 / Figure R507.2.1 (1)
* measured from top of ¾” subfloor to top of 5/4” decking
1 ¼”2x10band joist
2x8ledger
5 ½”
2x10 band joist / 2x8 ledger EXAMPLE (w/ 5 ½” bottom bolt location option)
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Door
* Max. step down height (using the 4 ½” bottom bolt location) =
• Implications of Table R507.2.1 / Figure R507.2.1 (1)
* measured from top of ¾” subfloor to top of 5/4” decking
2 ¼”2x10band joist
2x8ledger
4 ½”
2x10 band joist / 2x8 ledger EXAMPLE (w/ 4 ½” bottom bolt location option)
2x12 Cannot be done
2x12 2x8 w/ 5.5” bolt option 3 ¼”
2x8 w/ 4.5” bolt option 4 ¼”
2x10 2 ¼”
2x12 1 ¼”
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• Implications of Table R507.2.1 / Figure R507.2.1 (1)
Ledger Band Joist *Maximum step down
2x8 2x8 w/ 5.5” bolt option Cannot be done
2x8 w/ 4.5” bolt option ¼”
2x10 Cannot be done
2x12 Cannot be done
2x10 2x8 w/ 5.5” bolt option 1 ¼”
2x8 w/ 4.5” bolt option 2 ¼”
2x10 ¼”
Step Down Height Limitations
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Implications: Table R507.2.1/Figure R507.2.1 (1)
- A min. 2x8 ledger board is required. (Note: 2x6 joists may still be used)
- Where a ledger/band joist step down “cannot be done”, another type of deck support must be used (see next slide).
- Bolting to or through the sill plate is NOT permitted.
- Placing a bottom bolt to or through the foundation wall while placing the top bolt through the band joist is NOT permitted.
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What kind of deck support can I use in lieu of Table R507.2.1 / Figure R507.2.1(1)???
- Build a free-standing deck.
- Bolt the ledger through the foundation wall with amanufacturer’s epoxy and bolt system (for hollow walls) or expansion anchor (for solid walls), provided that the manufacturer’s specs have been approved by the County and installed per manufacturer’s specifications.
- Use a manufacturer’s ledger screw product, provided that the manufacturer’s specs have been approved by the County and installed per manufacturer’s specifications.
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• New max. post heights table (Table R507.8)
• New Fig. R507.7.1 gives two options for connecting the deck post to the deck beam (see next slide )
Deck Post Size Max. Height of Post(from beam to ground)
4x4 8 feet4x6 8 feet6x6 14 feet
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Option #1: Notched Post
2 ½” min.
(2) ½” dia. through-boltswith washers
5 ½”min.
**Approved Post Cap
Option #2: Post Cap
NOTE: These two connection details are theONLY post-to-beam connections permitted for decks.
** Simpson BC4or USP C44
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6” min.
Approved connector required for these two options (Simpson
ABA, ABW, ABU series orUSP PA, PAU series)
The code gives you four deck footing options:
12” min.
Observe these clearances for thisoption
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Typical post-to-footing connection for the firsttwo options on the previous slide.
Chapter 6: Wall Construction
• Bearing stud wall height limitations• Fastener schedule for structural
members• Single member header construction• King studs adjacent to headers• Overview of wall bracing changes• Window sills
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Table R602.3.1 has been removed
Where did it go?
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Table R602.3.1 was a table that gave you a load-bearing, tall wall option BUT with severe limitations that one would discover by readingthe tiny footnotes at thebottom.
This table was often misinterpreted due to the limitations.
Where did it go?
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Table R602.3.1 has now been summarizedinto one statement:
R602.3.1 Exception 2 –
When a stud wall is supporting only 6 feetor less of roof tributary load, the max. height of a 2x6 stud wall permitted is 18 feet (with studs spaced @ 16” O.C.); or 20 feet (with studs spaced @12” O.C.)
Where did it go?
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Load-bearing wall height limitations
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The table below summarizes all of the max. height conditions of for bearing and non-bearing walls.
Bearing wall condition Max. stud wall height, min. stud size
Load-bearing wall when “Practical” (formerly, “Simplified”) wall bracing used
10 feet, (stud size/spacing per Table R602.3(5))
Load-bearing wall when “Classic” wall bracing used
12 feet, (stud size/spacing to be per R301.3 and Table R602.3(5) and total req. length of bracing in Table
R602.10.3(1) is increased by a factor or 1.10)
Load-bearing wall when any wall bracing used and max. roof trib. length of 6 feet.
18 feet (using 2x6 studs @ 16” O.C); OR
20 feet (using 2x6 studs @ 12” O.C.)
Non-bearing wall Per Table R602.3(5)
Item # 5: Roof truss to plate: 3- 16d nails (2 toenails on 1 side and 1 toe nail on opposite side of truss).
Item # 26: Blocking to sill plate: 8d nails @ 6” O.C.
Footnote “j”: Rafter to ceiling joist: Where rafter isfastened to an adjacent parallel ceilingjoist, provide 2 toe nails on one side ofrafter and toe nails from ceiling joist totop plate, according to the Table.
Table R602.3(1) Fastener Schedule for Structural Members
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R602.7.1 Single Member Headers
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• Single member headers may now be constructed per either of the two figuresshown below. Note that the air void must be filled with insulation or wood material perN1102.4.
Fig. R602.7.1(1) Fig. R602.7.1(2)
Void needs to be filled
Table R602.7(1) Single MemberHeader Table
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• Like before, the only Southern Pine option you’re given is #1 grade, so the table is of no help if you’re building with #2.
• Again, check with your building designer if you want to use single, # 2 Southern Pine headers.
R602.7.4 Supports for headers
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• A king stud shall be adjacent to the jack stud on each end of the header and nailed with 4-12d nails.
R602.10 “Classic” Wall Bracing
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Good NEWS! No new changes!
Except for one thing…
The wall bracing plan and calculations for upper floors will not be required when the cumulative length of wall openings of each upper floor wall is less than or equal to the cumulative length of the openings of the wall directly below it.
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First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan
If this option is chosen, please pencil in the total wall openings of each floor for us so that we’ll know not to look for the wall bracing plan and calculations for the upper floor(s).
Other than that, keep up the good work!
15 ft 9 ft
7 ft 3 ft
9 ft 6 ft8 ft
No design or calcs. req.for second floor
10 ft
R602.12 “Practical” (formerly “Simplified”) Wall Bracing
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- Multiple circumscribed rectangles may be used on one house.
- Bracing units “BU” are no longer used.Actual wall widths will now be used for braced wall panels.
• Summary of changes
- Restrictions have been removed to allow for the “Practical” method to be used for most houses.
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• A complete summary of changes ison a handout in the rear of the room.
If you are interested in attending a“Practical” wall bracing class, pleasesign your name on the sign-up sheet at the rear of the room atthe end of this presentation.
Window sill codes have been relocated in the IRC 2012 code.
IRC 2009 IRC 2012- Window sills R612.2 R312.2.1
- Window fall prevention R612.3 R312.1devices
- Window opening R612.4 R312.2.2limiting devices
Where did it go?
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Chapter 7: Wall Covering
• Masonry anchorage• Brick veneer tie spacing• Flashing of exterior doors and windows• Adhered masonry veneer clearances
and flashing requirements
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Chapter 7: Wall CoveringsReminder:Masonry veneer can not support any other building loads other than it’s own weight.
This means that youcannot attach rafters or ceiling joists to masonry veneer.
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R703.7.4.1 Size and spacing of veneer ties to stud wall
Veneer ties can now be spaced32” O.C. horizontally (as opposed to 24” O.C.). Vertical ties are still to be spaced at 24” O.C.
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R703.8 #1 Flashing (for exteriorwindow and door openings)
Flashing for exterior windowand door openingsis to be installedper themanufacturer’sinstallation and flashing instructions.
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R703.8 #1 Flashing (for exteriorwindow and door openings)
Where flashinginstructions ordetails are not provided, panhead, and side flashing mustbe installed perR703.8.
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R703.12 Adhered masonry veneer
R703.12.1 Clearances
New specific clearancerequirements for adheredstone on exterior stud walls.
Adhered stone needs to be:
1) Min. 4” above the earth;2) Min. 2” above paved areas;
or3) Min. ½” above exterior
walking surfaces that are supported by the same foundation that supports the exterior wall (ie. raised concrete porches).
1) Min. 4” above the earth;
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R703.12 Adhered masonry veneer
R703.12.1 Flashing atfoundation
New specific flashingrequirements for adheredstone at the foundation.
A screed or flashing (0.019” thick or 26 ga.) with a min.vertical attachment flange of3 ½” shall be installed toextend a min. 1” belowthe foundation plate line onexterior walls. The water-resistive barrier shall lap overtop of the attachment flange.
Chapter 8 Roof-Ceiling Construction
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Section R802.1.2 End-jointed lumber
Same as Section R502.1.3.
HRA grade mark required if part of an assembly
Changes in Chapter 8 Roof-Ceiling Construction
A new figure is added to clarify the application. An actual dimension of 3½ inches replaces a nominal 4-inch dimension in describing the portion of rafter remaining after notching at the wall top plate.
Section 802.7.1.1Cantilevered Portions of Rafters
Figure R802.7.1.1 Rafter Notch
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
This new section adds the provisions for the limits for taper cuts on the ends of ceiling joists. A new figure was added to aid in determining the correct application of ceiling joist taper cut requirements.
Section R802.7.1.2 Ceiling joist taper cut
Exception 2 now requires that no less than 40 percent and no more than 50 percent of the required ventilating area be located in the upper portion of the attic or rafter space no more than 3 feet below the ridge or the
highest vertical point of the space.
Section R806.2 Minimum vent area
The provisions for reducing the minimum net free ventilating area from 1/150 of the area to
1/300 of the area have been revised:
This was previously no less than 50 and no more than 80 percent
Revised to add text that clarifies that the unvented attic provisions also apply to rafter assemblies typically used for vaulted or cathedral ceilings.
A new sentence (Condition 5.4) clarifies that insulation board installed as an air-impermeable barrier must have the edges sealed to provide a continuous barrier.
Section R806.5 Unvented attic and unvented enclosed rafter
assemblies
Chapter 9: Roof Assemblies
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Flashing against a vertical sidewall may be continuous or step method
R905.2.8.3 Sidewall Flashing
Chapter 10: Chimneys/Fireplaces
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R1001.8: Masonry Fireplace Smoke Chamber
When the inside surface of the smoke chamber is formed by corbelled masonry it shall be parged smooth with medium-duty refractory mortar conforming to ASTM C 199.
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Chapter 11: Energy Efficiency
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Wall Insulation R-Value –◦ R-15 cavity insulation ◦ or R-13 cavity + R-1 continuous insulation
Sky light U factor .55
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient required on window labeling – Max. 0.40
Table N1102.1.1 (R402.1.1)Changes to
“Insulation and Fenestration Requirements by Component”
Table
Section N1102.2.4: Access Hatches and Doors
• Weather-stripped• Hinged vertical doors R-5 • Hatches and scuttle holes
are to be insulated to the R value of the surrounding surface
Pull down stairs shall have a minimum 75% of the panel area insulated with rigid R-5
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Section N1102.2.4: Access Hatches and Doors
If you use loose fill insulation to meet the insulation requirements, a wood frame or equivalent baffle or retainer is required to retain insulation in place
The device must prevent spilling of insulation into the living area and provide a permanent means of maintaining the required R value
Building envelope air tightness shall be determined by one of two options:
1. N1102.4.1.2.1 Testing Option: Tested air leakage is less than 5 ACH when tested with a blower door at a pressure of 50 pascals (.007 psi)
2. N1102.4.1.2.2 Visual Inspection Option : Air barrier and insulation table.
Either option now requires a whole house mechanical ventilation system
per M1507.3.
Section N1102.4.1.2: Air Sealing
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The air barrier for knee walls is required to be sealed.
Table N1102.4.1.1
Appendix G: Swimming Pools
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Appendix G: Replaced by ISPSC
International SwimmingPool and Spa Code
Covers all non-electrical requirements for public and private swimming pool and spas.
(Additional training offered at a later date)
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Questions?
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Questions & Answers:
From Classroom
Discussion
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