A. General. The provisions of the IRC shall apply to site preparation and construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures. The demolition of residential structures is regulated by the International Building code as adopted by VMC Title 17.

B. Conflicts. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Wherever in the building code reference is made to an appendix, the provisions in the appendix shall not apply unless it has been specifically adopted.

C. Amendment to IRC Table R301.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria: