Significant Changes to the International Residential Code, 2021

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 2018 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.

The 2021 Edition of this trusted text offers a comprehensive analysis of key changes enacted since the 2018 International Residential Code®, exploring how these changes originated, their implications, and relevant real-world applications.

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.