Seismic, Wind, & Flood Forces Quick-Card based on the 2024 IRC (PRE-ORDER)

In this unique quick-reference guide, a single, 8-page laminated card, you get seismic, wind, & flood forces essentials that you need to know based on the 2024 International Residential Code. 

Features:

•  SEISMIC DESIGN
  • Seismic Provisions (R301.2.2)
  • Determination Of Seismic Design Category (R301.2.2.1)
  • Alternate Determination of Seismic Design Category (R301.2.2.1.1)
  • SDC Determination (Based on IRC Table R301.2.2.1.1)
  • Alternative Determination of Seismic Design Category E (R301.2.2.1.2)
  • Irregular Buildings (R301.2.2.6)
  •  Height Limitations (R301.2.2.7)
  • Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 & D2 (R301.2.2.8)
  • Seismic Restraint of Appliances & Equipment (R301.2.2.10)
  • Seismic Restraint Resistance (R301.2.2.10.1)
  • Types Of Loads (R301.4 & R301.5)
  • Lateral Loads
  • Vertical Loads
  • Continuous Footing Requirements in Seismic Design
  • Categories D0, D1 & D2 (Based on IRC Table R403.1.2)
  • Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads (In Psi) (Based on IRC Table R301.5)
  • Seismic Reinforcing for Chimneys (R1003.3)
  • Seismic Anchorage for Chimneys (R1003.4)
  • Anchorage Of Appliances (M1307.2)
  • Water Heater Seismic Bracing (P2801.7)
  • Continuous Footing in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, & D2 (R403.1.2)
  • Footing & Stem Wall Reinforcing in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, & D2 (R403.1.3)

• WIND DESIGN
  • Wind Design Criteria (R301.2.1)
  • Wind Limitations & Wind Design Required (R301.2.1.1)
  • Protection Of Openings (R301.2.1.2)
  • Topographic Wind Effects (R301.2.1.5)
  • Wind Resistance of Asphalt Shingles (R905.2.4.1)
  • Wind Resistance of Metal Roof Shingles (R905.4.4.1)
  • Windborne Debris Protection Fastening Schedule for Wood Structural Panels A, B, C, D
  • (Based On IRC Table R301.2.1.2)
  • Classification Of Asphalt Roof Shingles (Based on IRC Table R905.2.4.1)

• FLOOD CONSTRUCTION
  • Determination Of Improved or Damaged Buildings in Flood Hazard Areas (R104.3.1)
  • Floodplain Construction (R301.2.4)
  • Alternative Provisions (R306.1.1)
  • Structural Systems (R306.1.2)
  • Flood-Resistant Construction (R306.1.3)
  • Establishing The Design Flood Elevation (R306.1.4)
  • Determination Of Design Flood Elevations (R306.1.4.1)
  • Determination Of Impacts (R306.1.4.2)
  • Lowest Floor (R306.1.5)
  • Protection Of Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical Systems (R306.1.6)
  • Protection Of Water Supply & Sanitary Sewage Systems (R306.1.7)
  • Flood Hazard Areas (Including A Zones) (R306.2)
  • Elevation Requirements (R306.2.1)
  • Enclosed Area Below Required Elevation (R306.2.2)
  • Installation Of Openings (R306.2.2.1)
  • Coastal High-Hazard Areas (Including V Zones & Coastal A Zones) (R306.3)
  • Coastal High-Hazard Elevation Requirements (R306.3.2)
  • Foundations (R306.3.3)
  • Concrete Slabs (R306.3.4)
  • Walls Below Required Elevation (R306.3.5)
  • Stairways & Ramps (R306.3.7)
  • Construction Documents (R306.3.9)

• STORY HEIGHT & ROOM DIMENSIONS
  • Story Height (R301.3)
  • Room Areas (R312)
  • Minimum Height (R313.1)
  • Ceiling Height (R313.1)
  • Basements (R313.1.1)
  • Habitable Attics & Basements in Existing Buildings (R313.1.2)

• WALL BRACING
• • Information On Braced Wall Design (R106.1.3)
  • Braced Wall Lines (R602.10.1)
  • Length Of a Braced Wall Line (R602.10.1.1)
  • Braced Wall Lines Figure (Figure R602.10.1.1)
  • Location Of Braced Wall Lines & Permitted Offsets (R602.10.1.2)
  • Spacing Of Braced Wall Lines (R602.10.1.3)
  • Braced Wall Line Spacing Table (Based on IRC Table R602.10.1.3)
  • Angled Walls (R602.10.1.4)
  • Braced Wall Panels (R602.10.2)
  • Braced Wall Panel Uplift Load Path (R602.10.2.1)
  • Locations Of Braced Wall Panels (R602.10.2.2)
  • Location Of Braced Wall Panels in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 & D2 (R602.10.2.2.1)
  • Minimum Number of Braced Wall Panels (R602.10.2.3)
  • Required Length of Bracing (R602.10.3)
  • Construction Methods for Braced Wall Panels (R602.10.4)
  • Mixing Methods (R602.10.4.1)
  • Continuous Sheathing Methods (R602.10.4.2)
  • Wall Bracing for Dwellings with Stone & Masonry Veneer in SDC D0, D1 & D2 (R602.10.6.5)
  • Braced Wall Panel Interior Finish Material (R602.10.4.3)
  • Panel Joints (R602.10.4.4)
  • Minimum Length of a Braced Wall Panel (R602.10.5)
  • Contributing Length (R602.10.5.1)
  • Partial Credit (R602.10.5.2)
  • Partial Credit for Braced Wall Panels Less Than 48 Inches in Actual Length Table (Based on IRC Table R602.10.5.2)
  • Construction Of Methods ABW, PFH, PFG, CS-PF & BV-WSP (R602.10.6)
  • Minimum Hold-Down Forces for Method ABW Braced Wall Panels Table (Based on IRC Table R602.10.6.1)