IRC
International Residential Code
Last updated: October 2026
Short answer
Yes. Nomic agents check drawings against the 2024 and 2018 editions of IRC and cite the IRC section behind each finding, so a licensed reviewer can confirm or dismiss each one. IRC is adopted by 67 jurisdictions in Nomic's code data.
Review Drawings Against IRC with Nomic Agents
Nomic agents flag likely IRC issues on your drawings and cite the section behind each one, so your reviewer can confirm each finding with less manual lookup.
Ask in Plain English
"Does this egress path meet IRC requirements?" Get a cited answer your team can check against the drawings.
Cited Answers
Every answer includes specific IRC section numbers and code text. Full traceability.
Less Manual Lookup
Check drawings against IRC with less time spent digging through PDFs and code books.
Jurisdictions
Latest Edition
Supported Editions
Total Editions
IRC Edition Coverage
Nomic supports 2 editions of IRC, highlighted in green below.
What Reviewers Check Against IRC
Typical residential code items a reviewer looks for on a drawing set, and the sheets to include so a review can see them.
What gets checked
- Emergency escape and rescue openings, stairs, guards, and handrails
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm locations
- Dwelling unit separations and garage separations
- Structural spans, bracing, and foundation details for prescriptive construction
- Energy provisions such as insulation and fenestration values
Sheets to include
- Floor plans and building sections
- Window and door schedules
- Framing plans and wall bracing details
- Foundation plan and details
Check your drawings against IRC
Upload your drawings to Nomic and ask questions about IRC compliance. Every answer cites the specific code section.
International Residential Code IRC is part of the residential code framework, adopted by 67 jurisdictions across the United States. Nomic provides full AI-powered compliance support for IRC, enabling instant checks against your construction drawings with cited answers.
How Nomic Agents Review Against IRC
With the Nomic agent, you can upload any construction drawing and ask natural language questions about IRC compliance. Our AI analyzes your drawings against the applicable code requirements and returns:
Specific Code Citations
Section numbers from IRC with exact references.
Clear Explanations
Requirements explained and how they apply to your design.
Actionable Recommendations
Practical steps for achieving compliance.
Related References
Links to related code sections and amendments.
Less time digging through PDFs or standards manuals, with cited answers your team can verify and compliance issues caught before the set is issued.
IRC and Residential Code
IRC is one of 14 codes in the Residential Code category supported by Nomic.
Residential codes provide comprehensive requirements specifically for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
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