We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.

logo
  • Engineers & Specifiers
  • Contractors & Installers
  • Wholesalers & Distributors
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Free Subscription
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • PRODUCTS
    • Bath & Kitchen
    • Fire Protection
    • HVAC
    • Hydronics/Radiant
    • Plumbing
    • PVF
    • Tools
  • PROJECTS
    • Commercial
    • Green Building
    • MRO/Retrofit
    • Remodeling
    • Residential
  • HOW TO
    • Design
    • Fire Protection
    • Legal Matters
    • Management
  • BUSINESS
    • Buying Groups
    • Technology
    • Associations
  • CODES & STANDARDS
    • ANSI
    • ASHRAE
    • ASSE
    • Regulations
    • Green Building
    • IAPMO
    • ICC
    • NFPA
  • RESOURCES
    • Media Kit
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Classifieds
    • Digital Editions
    • Behind the Wall
    • Webcasts
  • BUYER'S GUIDE
  • COVID-19
    • Events & Webinars
    • Business Resources
    • Industry Announcements
    • Health & Safety
    • Op-Ed
Home » APA and The Code Council Publish Updated International Residential Code Lateral Bracing Guide

APA and The Code Council Publish Updated International Residential Code Lateral Bracing Guide

August 15, 2018
No Comments
APA-and-The-Code-Council-Publish-Updated-International-Residential-Code-Lateral-Bracing-Guide

A new illustrated book, co-published by the International Code Council and APA – The Engineered Wood Association, provides an explanation of the lateral bracing provisions of the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). A Guide to the 2018 IRC Wood Wall Bracing Provisions, the fifth edition in the series, details the correct application of the code-bracing requirements, explores the history and theory behind wall bracing, and provides real-world bracing examples. The book is now available in print and digital formats. http://shop.iccsafe.org/a-guide-to-the-2018-ircr-wood-wall-bracing-provisions.html

“Residential wall bracing under the IRC is one of the most critical, yet most misunderstood, building safety elements,” said Code Council Executive Vice President and Director of Business Development Mark A. Johnson. “The 2018 guide is updated with new practical examples to serve as an important and helpful resource for inspectors, plan checkers, builders, designers and others involved in residential construction. The ongoing collaboration between APA and the Code Council benefits public safety and the industry. We are pleased to build on a long-standing relationship with APA.”

The IRC contains numerous prescriptive lateral-bracing provisions intended to help residential structures resist lateral loads that can result from wind and seismic events

“Most of the residential buildings in the U.S. are built to the IRC. Wall bracing is what makes those buildings perform well against lateral wind and seismic loads,” said Dr. Borjen Yeh, P.E., director of APA’s Technical Services. “These provisions are complex and prescriptive, given the great number of aesthetic, cultural, economic and energy-related variables. This guide makes these provisions easy to understand.”

Visit www.iccsafe.org

Best Practices Codes & Standards Engineers & Specifiers Industry Community News Residential Training & Education
  • Related Articles

    The Code Council and NFPA Release New Solar Energy Code Provisions and Standards

    International Code Council Acquires General Code

    The International Code Council Supports Funding Plumbing Research Facility

You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Most Popular

  • Winsupply to Open New Regional Distribution Center in Oklahoma City

  • Winsupply Names Three New Area Leaders

  • Tigre USA Acquires Dura Plastic Products

  • Porter Pipe & Supply Names COO Nick Porter New CEO 

Featured Video

Mcneeley webinar

PHCPPros: State of the PVF Industry

Industry Events

  • 28Apr

    2021 BLUE HAWK Annual Conference

    Austin, TX
  • 12Oct

    BOILER 2021 – ABMA Boiler Technology Conference & Expo

    Dallas, TX
More Events

Subscribe to our newsletters & stay updated

Subscribe & Learn More

  • Tw04 2021
    Learn More
  • Pe04 2021
    Learn More
  • Phc04 2021
    Learn More
  • Es07 2020
    Learn More
Subscribe

More from PHCP Pros

  • Editorial Team
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise

Follow Us

© 2021 All Rights Reserved

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development | ePublishing