The Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) has created three documents to assist its members with interpreting the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). The following are available: BAM Guide to the 2006 IRC – to help residential contractors, subcontractors, local code officials and others in the residential construction industry understand important code changes (34 pgs, 2.6 MB PDF) BAM Guide to Foundation Wall Support in the 2006 IRC – to address section R404.1 on new requirements for supporting foundation walls (38 pgs, 4.5 MB PDF) BAM Guide to Cantilevered Foundation Walls in the 2006 IRC – to address section R404.1.3 on cantilevered foundation walls specifically (10 pgs, 3.3 MB PDF)