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Significant Changes to the IRC 2012 Quick reference sheet Section/Topic 2009 IRC 2012 IRC Notes/Additional Comments Scope and Administration (Chapter 1) Fences Exempt from Permit Modification: Fences up to 7 feet high are now exempt from permit requirements. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high. This will be governed by zoning, most will limit to 6 . change due to the fact that 6 foot boards are generally raised off the ground a few inches for typical wood fence installations. Definitions (Chapter 2) R202 Definitions, Structural Composite Lumber Addition: Definitions for structural composite lumber have been added to Chapter 2. Structural members manufactured using wood elements bonded together with exterior adhesives. Examples of structural composite lumber are: Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) Parallel strand lumber (PSL) Laminated strand lumber (LSL) Oriented strand lumber (OSL) New provisions in the floor, wall, and roof framing chapters of the (IRC) recognize structural composite lumber and reference a new standard in the code, (ASTM D 5456-09) Building Planning and Construction (Chapters 3-10) Wind Design Criteria
Significant Changes to the IRC – 2012 Quick Reference Sheet . Section/Topic 2009 IRC 2012 IRC Notes/Additional Comments
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