Deck Construction Based on the 2009 International Residential Code

Deck Construction Based on the 2009 International Residential Code is designed to put the 2009 International Residential Code For One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC) code text in the hands of the deck industry in a customized format that includes explanations, full colored photos and illustrations related specifically to deck construction. This book provides the 2009 IRC sections relevant to deck design and installation. Deck contractors, designers, homebuilders, plan reviewers, inspectors, and manufacturers will all find this book helpful in completing their work in accordance with the 2009 IRC provisions, and in enhancing their comprehension of how the code applies to deck design and construction. This book is not written in the format of a "how-to" book, and does not intend to teach novice deck builders about the fundamentals of deck construction. Rather, individuals that have a basic understanding of deck construction can now take their skills to the next level, with a deck-specific comprehension of the leading residential code adopted in the United States.