A practical tool that helps you to master the code you deal with every day!

This comprehensive publication includes both volume 1 and volume 2 of the 2009 International Residential Code® Commentary, and is a practical tool for code officials, engineers, architects, inspectors, plans examiners, contractors and anyone who needs a better understanding of the 2009 IRC®. The convenient reference includes the full text of the code, including tables and figures, followed by corresponding commentary at the end of each section in one document that are designed to suggest the most effective method of application, and the consequences of not adhering to the code.