Volume 2 of the 2003 International Residential Code (IRC) Commentary provides a convenient reference for regulations in chapters 12 through 43 of the 2003 International Residential Code (IRC). This publication is a practical tool utilized by code officials, engineers, architects, inspectors, plans examiners, and contractors.

The information is presented in an easy-to-understand format and includes code and commentary to subsequent sections, tables and figures. The commentaries provide guidance for the most effective method of application and results of not being in compliance.