2021 IRC Tiny Homes

4 credit hr,  Credit for A, B, C, DE, DP, DM, Code credit for all other trades

This class will explore the IRC Appendix Q that provides relaxed requirements for houses that are 400 square feet in area or less. Attention is specifically paid to features such as compact stairs, including stair handrails and headroom, ladders, reduced ceiling heights in lofts and guard and emergency escape and rescue opening requirements at lofts. The class will also review provisions in the body of the code on the minimum life safety, sanitation, and electrical features that apply to tiny homes.

Class Outline:

·        IRC Appendix Q

•  Tiny Home Definitions

•  Ceiling Heights

•  Lofts

•  Loft Access

•  Loft Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings

·        IRC Chapter 3

•  Light, Ventilation and Heating

•  Sanitation

•  Toilet, Bath and Shower Spaces

•  Safety Glazing

•  Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings

•  Guards and Handrails

•  Smoke Alarms

•  Carbon Monoxide Alarms

·        IRC Electrical Chapters 34-42

•  20 A Branch Circuits

•  Receptacle Spacing

•  Panel Location and Access

•  GFCI and AFCI Requirements