International Residential Code

This comprehensive, stand-alone residential code establishes minimum regulations one- and two-family dwellings of three stories or less. It brings together all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for one- and two-family residences. For Earthquake Spectral Response Acceleration Maps that will assist you with the Building and Residential Codes click here. Prepared in conjunction with the U.S. Geological Survey, Building Seismic Safety Council, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and E.V. Leyendecker, A.D. Frankel, and K.S. Rukstales of the U.S. Geological Survey.