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§ Chapter 2 IRC 2024

Definitions

8 entries from Chapter 2 of IRC 2024, organized by section number. Each entry covers what the code requires, why it exists, what inspectors look for, and common mistakes.

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All 8 entries.

Sorted by section number. Click any row for the full entry — answer, requirements, edition diff, related sections.

A Basement Is Below Grade, but It Becomes a Story If More Than Half of It Is Above Grade Plane
R202
When does a basement count as a story under IRC 2024?
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A Dwelling Unit Provides Independent Living Facilities Including Sleeping, Cooking, and Sanitation
R202
What qualifies as a dwelling unit under IRC 2024?
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A Townhouse Is a Single-Family Dwelling That Shares Fire-Rated Walls but Has Its Own Exterior Access
R202
What is the IRC 2024 definition of a townhouse?
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An Accessory Structure Is a Detached Building Subordinate to the Main Dwelling on the Same Lot
R202
What is an accessory structure under IRC 2024?
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Grade Plane Is the Average Finished Ground Level at the Building Perimeter
R202
What is grade plane under IRC 2024 and why does it matter?
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Habitable Space Is Any Room Used for Living, Sleeping, Eating, or Cooking
R202
What qualifies as habitable space under IRC 2024?
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Listed Equipment Has Been Tested by a Recognized Lab; Labeled Equipment Carries That Lab’s Mark
R202
What is the difference between listed and labeled equipment under IRC 2024?
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The Building Official Is the Authority Having Jurisdiction Over Code Enforcement and Interpretation
R202
Who is the building official under IRC 2024 and what powers do they have?
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