There is a long-standing relationship between construction codes and standards that address design, installation, testing and materials related to building construction. Building regulation cannot be effectively carried out without such…
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Significant changes to the 2018 International Plumbing Code
A clarification to Section 308.6 (Sway Bracing for Drainage Piping) states that additional information clarifies where sway bracing is needed for drainage piping.
IECC Q&A: Dwelling unit lighting in multi-family buildings
Code Council Energy Programs Director Michelle Britt references Section Section C405.1 of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to answer a question on dwelling unit lighting in multi-family buildings.
