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                                2009 Residential  Code
                                Cover 
                                Title Page 
                                Copyright Page 
                                Preface 
                                Table of Contents 
                                Chapter 1 Administration 
                                Chapter 2 Definitions 
                                Chapter 3 Building Planning 
                                Chapter 4 Foundations 
                                Chapter 5 Floors 
                                Chapter 6 Wall Construction 
                                Chapter 7 Wall Covering 
                                Chapter 8 Roof-Ceiling Construction 
                                Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies 
                                Chapter 10 Chimneys and Fireplaces 
                                Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency 
                                Chapter 12 Mechanical Administration 
                                Chapter 13 General Mechanical System Requirements 
                                Chapter 14 Heating and Cooling Equipment 
                                Chapter 15 Exhaust Systems 
                                Chapter 16 Duct Systems 
                                Chapter 17 Combustion Air 
                                Chapter 18 Chimneys and Vents 
                                Chapter 19 Special Fuel-Burning Equipment 
                                Chapter 20 Boilers and Water Heaters 
                                Chapter 21 Hydronic Piping 
                                Chapter 22 Special Piping and Storage Systems 
                                Chapter 23 Solar Systems 
                                Chapter 24 Fuel Gas 
                                Chapter 25 Plumbing Administration 
                                Chapter 26 General Plumbing Requirements 
                                Chapter 27 Plumbing Fixtures 
                                Chapter 28 Water Heaters 
                                Chapter 29 Water Supply and Distribution 
                                Chapter 30 Sanitary Drainage 
                                Chapter 31 Vents 
                                Chapter 32 Traps 
                                Chapter 33 Storm Drainage 
                                Chapter 34 General Requirements 
                                Chapter 35 Electrical Definitions 
                                Chapter 36 Services 
                                Chapter 37 Branch Circuit and Feeder Requirements 
                                Chapter 38 Wiring Methods 
                                Chapter 39 Power and Lighting Distribution 
                                Chapter 40 Devices and Luminaires 
                                Chapter 41 Appliance Installation 
                                Chapter 42 Swimming Pools 
                                Chapter 43 Class 2 Remote-Control, Signaling and  Power-Limited Circuits 
                                Chapter 44 Referenced Standards 
                                Appendix A Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping 
                                Appendix B Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances  Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use  with Type B Vents 
                                Appendix C Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and  Direct-Vent Venting Systems 
                                Appendix D Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an  Existing Appliance Installation 
                                Appendix E Manufactured Housing used as Dwellings 
                                Appendix F Radon Control Methods 
                                Appendix G Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 
                                Appendix H Patio Covers 
                                Appendix K Sound Transmission 
                                Appendix N Venting Methods 
                                Appendix O Gray Water and Rain Water Recycling Systems 
                                Appendix P Sizing of Water Piping System 
                                Appendix Q ICC International Residential Code Electrical  Provisions/National Electrical Code Cross-Reference 
                                Index 
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