In the fast-paced world of residential construction and coding, you want to be armed with a solid understanding of the latest updates to the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE?. Fully achieving this requires gaining a clear knowledge of the code itself, but also precisely what areas have been updated, how they have been revised, and the rationale behind those changes. Significant Changes to the International Residential Code 2012 Edition provides just that- all in a single, easy-to use resource! The book focuses on provisions that have special significance, are utilized frequently, or have had a change in application between the 2009 and 2012 editions of the IRC?. Each change is accompanied by a photograph, a real-world application example, or an illustration to assist and enhance readers' understanding. With a summary and discussion of the impact of these changes, this guide's coverage is complete, making it the perfect tool for transitioning from the 2009 IRC? to the new 2012 edition.