New IRC deck building codes released in 2024 target key structural elements and safety features common in most deck construction projects. One notable update: the 2024 IRC clarifies that all joists, ...

Building departments often hear that codes are too stringent, officials too picky, inspections too frequent and the whole process too complicated. But when there’s a crowd on your new deck (or several ...

Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection is now required for outlets in the kitchen, bathroom and garage, and for all outdoor circuits. It cuts power to a circuit if it detects a current ...