SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE®, 2018 Edition, provides a comprehensive analysis of notable changes since the 2015 IRC®--including the origins, implications, and real-world applications of those changes--within a single, easy-to-use resource. The text covers changes made to building, energy, mechanical, fuel gas, plumbing, and electrical provisions of the IRC. Each analysis presents the affected code sections and identifies changes with strikethroughs and underlines to highlight modifications to the existing language. In addition, a brief summary, detailed illustrations, and thoughtful discussion of the changes’ significance help readers interpret the code’s technical jargon and understand its practical applications to real-world scenarios. Close attention to detail, logical organization, and thorough, yet concise coverage makes this text an ideal resource for students and professionals transitioning from the 2015 IRC.

1. Administration – Chapters 1 and 2.
2. Building Planning – Chapter 3.
3. Building Construction – Chapters 4 through 10.
4. Energy Conservation – Chapter 11.
5. Mechanical – Chapters 12 through 23.
6. Fuel Gas – Chapter 24.
7. Plumbing – Chapters 25 through 33.
8. Electrical – Chapters 34 through 43.
9. Appendices – Appendix A through S.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE®, 2018 Edition, provides a comprehensive analysis of notable changes since the 2015 IRC®--including the origins, implications, and real-world applications of those changes--within a single, easy-to-use resource. The text covers changes made to building, energy, mechanical, fuel gas, plumbing, and electrical provisions of the IRC. Each analysis presents the affected code sections and identifies changes with strikethroughs and underlines to highlight modifications to the existing language. In addition, a brief summary, detailed illustrations, and thoughtful discussion of the changes’ significance help readers interpret the code’s technical jargon and understand its practical applications to real-world scenarios. Close attention to detail, logical organization, and thorough, yet concise coverage makes this text an ideal resource for students and professionals transitioning from the 2015 IRC. This wide-ranging, up-to-date text covers changes made to building, energy, mechanical, fuel gas, plumbing, and electrical provisions of the IRC®, providing a comprehensive and detailed guide to current code. The text highlights over 125 of the most significant modifications to the 2015 IRC®, using strikethroughs and underlines to help readers identify specific changes quickly and accurately. Brief explanations, detailed illustrations, and thoughtful discussions of the current code’s significance help readers decipher the technical language of the code and appreciate its practical applications to real-world scenarios. Close attention to detail, logical organization, and thorough, yet concise coverage make this text an ideal resource for students and professionals transitioning from the 2015 IRC. The text’s logical structure and reader-friendly presentation--which follows the general layout of the code--guide readers through code provisions and their applications quickly and easily.