The 2009 IRC Study Companion, is a comprehensive study guide to help you better understand the 2009 International Residential Code. It covers select topics of the code and includes code text, commentary and illustrations representing the provisions under discussion.The 2009 IRC Study Companion, is a comprehensive study guide to help you better understand the 2009 International Residential Code. It covers select topics of the code and includes code text, commentary and illustrations representing the provisions under discussion.