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Episode 8 – IRC Chapter 6: Navigating IRC Wall Bracing Requirements
“Master IRC R602.10 wall bracing. Essential rules for lateral loads, 4ft offset, 20ft gaps, continuous sheathing trade-offs, and high-risk cripple wall construction.” Key Takeaways Here is the list formatted for WordPress: Episode Description In this critical episode, we dive deep into the structural spine of residential construction: wall bracing requirements, focusing primarily on International Residential…
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Episode 7 – IRC Chapter 6 – Wall Construction and Load Path Integrity
“IRC 2024 Chapter 6 podcast: wall construction essentials—load path, double top plates, notching limits, SIP/CFS rules, fastening basics for inspectors.” Key Takeaways Episode Description The fundamental mission of residential wall construction, as laid out in the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) Chapter 6, is ensuring the vertical and horizontal integrity of the structural skeleton so…
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Episode 6 – IRC Chapter 5 – Floors, Loads, and The Critical Details
“IRC Chapter 5: 2024 Residential Code deep dive on floor framing, load paths, joist modifications, stability, deck requirements, and critical details.“ Key Takeaways Episode Description This episode is a critical deep dive into Chapter 5 of the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), focusing on floor systems, load paths, and structural integrity. We guide listeners through…
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Episode 5 – IRC Chapter 4 – Foundations Deep Dive
“Master 2024 IRC Chapter 4 Foundations: Soil limits, 4-ft bracing rule, drainage slopes, and load-specific footing sizing for safety.“ Key Takeaways Episode Description In this episode, we launch into the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) Chapter 4: Foundations—the absolute bedrock of construction. If the foundation isn’t right, nothing above it matters. We dig deep into…
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Episode 4 – IRC Chapter 3 Decoded – Building Planning
“Master 2024 IRC Chapter 3: Load Paths, Fire Safety, and Compliance. Your expert guide to residential structure integrity and mandatory pre-construction planning.“ Key Takeaways Episode Description In this crucial deep dive, we cut through the jargon to explore the absolute foundation for any sound residential structure: the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) Chapter 3. Think…
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Episode 3 – IRC Chapters 1 & 2 Unlocking the IRC’s Hidden Power
“Master IRC Chapters 1 & 2. A guide to the Building Official’s power, permit rules, and the substantial improvement trigger to get your projects approved.“ Key Takeaways Episode Description Welcome back to the Building Code Pros podcast, your expert resource for navigating the world of building codes. In this crucial episode, we argue why most…