§ Chapter 1 IRC 2018
Scope and Administration
10 entries from Chapter 1 of IRC 2018, organized by section number. Each entry covers what the code requires, why it exists, what inspectors look for, and common mistakes.
§ 01 Sections
All 10 entries.
Sorted by section number. Click any row for the full entry — answer, requirements, edition diff, related sections.
Section
Title
Question
R101.2
Does the IRC Apply to My Single-Family House, Duplex, or Townhouse Under IRC 2018?
R101.2
Does the IRC apply to my single-family house, duplex, townhouse, or small residential project?
Does the IRC apply to my single-family house, duplex, townhouse, or small residential project?
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R102.7
Does an Older House Have to Be Brought Up to the Current IRC When I Remodel Under IRC 2018?
R102.7
Does an older house have to be brought up to the current IRC when I remodel or repair it?
Does an older house have to be brought up to the current IRC when I remodel or repair it?
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R104.1
Who Has Final Authority on Building Code Interpretation Under IRC 2018?
R104.1
Who has the final say on building code interpretation, the inspector, plan reviewer, or building official?
Who has the final say on building code interpretation, the inspector, plan reviewer, or building official?
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R105.1
Do I Need a Building Permit for a Remodel, Addition, or Structural Repair Under IRC 2018?
R105.1
Do I need a building permit for a remodel, addition, basement finish, or structural repair?
Do I need a building permit for a remodel, addition, basement finish, or structural repair?
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R105.2
What Residential Work Is Exempt from a Building Permit Under the IRC 2018?
R105.2
What residential work is exempt from a building permit under the IRC?
What residential work is exempt from a building permit under the IRC?
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R106.1
What Documents Do I Need for a Residential Building Permit Under IRC 2018?
R106.1
What drawings, plans, or documents do I need for a residential building permit?
What drawings, plans, or documents do I need for a residential building permit?
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R109.1
What Inspections Are Required for a Residential Permit Under IRC 2018?
R109.1
What inspections are required for a residential permit, and when do I call for them?
What inspections are required for a residential permit, and when do I call for them?
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R110.1
Do I Need a Certificate of Occupancy Before Moving In Under IRC 2018?
R110.1
Do I need a certificate of occupancy before moving into a new house, addition, or converted space?
Do I need a certificate of occupancy before moving into a new house, addition, or converted space?
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R112.1
Can I Appeal a Building Inspector's Decision Under IRC 2018?
R112.1
Can I appeal a building inspector or building official decision under the IRC?
Can I appeal a building inspector or building official decision under the IRC?
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R113.1
What Happens If Residential Work Is Done Without a Permit or Violates the IRC 2018?
R113.1
What happens if residential work is done without a permit or violates the IRC?
What happens if residential work is done without a permit or violates the IRC?
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