North Carolina Residential Code 2024 Edition – Loose Leaf

The 2024 North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code (NCRC 2024) is a state-specific adaptation of the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), tailored to meet North Carolina’s unique building practices, climate conditions, and regulatory requirements. Effective from January 1, 2024, this code governs the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height.

Key Aspects:

• Scope and Application
  • Applies to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.
  • Excludes certain structures such as live/work units located in townhouses complying with specific requirements.
• Building Planning
  • Addresses aspects such as building design, space planning, and layout to ensure functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Foundations and Framing
  • Provides guidelines for the construction of foundations and framing systems to ensure structural integrity and support for residential buildings.
• Energy Efficiency

Includes provisions for energy conservation, including insulation requirements, air sealing, and efficient heating and cooling systems to promote energy savings and sustainability.

• Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems
  • Specifies requirements for the installation and maintenance of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems to ensure safety, functionality, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Safety and Accessibility
  • Emphasizes safety measures such as fire resistance, emergency escape routes, and accessibility features to protect occupants and provide a safe living environment.

Highlights:

• H948 – Building Code Reform (2024)
• Reorganization & Expanded Applicability (H488, effective mid‑2025)
• Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Integration

About ICC

International Code Council is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive, coordinated national model construction codes. To date, 48 U.S. states have adopted various international codes from the International Code Council.

Other Works:

• North Carolina State Building Code: Mechanical Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
• North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code 2018 – Loose Leaf
• North Carolina State Building Code: Fuel Gas Code 2018 – Loose Leaf