§ Chapter 7 IRC 2024
Wall Covering
8 entries from Chapter 7 of IRC 2024, organized by section number. Each entry covers what the code requires, why it exists, what inspectors look for, and common mistakes.
§ 01 Sections
All 8 entries.
Sorted by section number. Click any row for the full entry — answer, requirements, edition diff, related sections.
Section
Title
Question
R302.6
IRC 2024 Garage Drywall: 5/8-Inch Type X on Walls and Ceiling Separating Garage from Living Space
R302.6
What drywall is required between a garage and the living space under IRC 2024?
What drywall is required between a garage and the living space under IRC 2024?
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R302.9
IRC 2024 Interior Finish: Flame Spread Index Requirements for Walls and Ceilings
R302.9
What flame spread index does IRC 2024 require for interior finish materials on walls and ceilings?
What flame spread index does IRC 2024 require for interior finish materials on walls and ceilings?
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R702.3
IRC 2024 Drywall Thickness: 1/2-Inch vs 5/8-Inch for Walls and Ceilings
R702.3
What thickness of drywall does IRC 2024 require for walls and ceilings?
What thickness of drywall does IRC 2024 require for walls and ceilings?
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R702.4
IRC 2024 Ceramic and Porcelain Tile: Substrate, Adhesive, and Grout Requirements
R702.4
What does IRC 2024 require for ceramic and porcelain tile substrate, adhesive, and grout selection?
What does IRC 2024 require for ceramic and porcelain tile substrate, adhesive, and grout selection?
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R702.4.2
IRC 2024 Cement Board as Tile Backer: Where It Is Required and Installation Rules
R702.4.2
Where does IRC 2024 require cement board as a tile backer, and how must it be installed?
Where does IRC 2024 require cement board as a tile backer, and how must it be installed?
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R702.7
IRC 2024 Vapor Retarder in Walls: Class I vs Class II and Climate Zone Rules
R702.7
What vapor retarder class does IRC 2024 require in walls, and does it depend on climate zone?
What vapor retarder class does IRC 2024 require in walls, and does it depend on climate zone?
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R703.3
IRC 2024 Wood and Hardboard Siding: Installation, Clearances, and Moisture Gaps
R703.3
What does IRC 2024 require for wood and hardboard siding installation including clearances from grade?
What does IRC 2024 require for wood and hardboard siding installation including clearances from grade?
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R703.6
IRC 2024 Stucco Installation: Two-Layer WRB and Lath Requirements
R703.6
What does IRC 2024 require for traditional stucco installation including WRB layers and lath?
What does IRC 2024 require for traditional stucco installation including WRB layers and lath?
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