Building Codes for Decking in Maryland & Virginia

Your Contractor, The International Residential Code (IRC), and You

Building codes for decks are updated regularly to ensure safety and compliance in Montgomery County, MD and Fairfax County, VA. The International Residential Code (IRC) changes every few years, affecting everything from railing heights to fastener requirements and structural spacing. Your decking contractor must stay current with these regulations to protect your investment and guarantee your outdoor living space meets all local requirements.

So how does a contractor keep up-to-date with constantly changing building standards, rules, and techniques? To do so, a reputable and trustworthy contractor must be intimately familiar with every page in the latest edition of the IRC.