
Occupancy Classification for Townhouse: R-2 or R-3?
Oct 17, 2009 · R-2: "Residential occupancies containing more than two dwelling units" If each townhouse is a seperate structure, than it only contains one dwelling unit. That makes it R-3, …
67" accessibility turning circle - exact code location?
Jan 4, 2022 · I have just become aware of the transition to a larger turning circle for mobility devices. I see general diagram and reference to ICC A117.1, but that does not seem to be an …
Shaft vs. Chase - The Building Code Forum
Jun 8, 2017 · The term "chase" isn't defined in the IBC and the term "chases" is only mentioned 3 times (408.5.2, 2104.1.4, and 3412.6.3 (2012 IBC)). I find UL listings for both chases and …
Water Fountain Substitution - The Building Code Forum
Dec 23, 2014 · 2009 IBC 2012 IBC Chapter 11 2009 IPC 2009 ICC A117.1 A117.1 requires one low and one high water fountain. IPC Section 410 allows 50% of drinking fountains to be …
Changes in the 2024 International Building Code (IBC)
Oct 16, 2009 · The 2024 International Codes® (I-Codes®) have undergone substantial formatting changes as part of the digital transformation strategy of the International Code Council® …
Egress Capacity Calculator - 2024 IBC
Interactive calculator for means of egress using 2024 IBC Section 1005, Table 1020.3, and Section 1010.1.1 for doors.
roof hatch ladder requirements - The Building Code Forum
Mar 10, 2015 · Can someone point me to a section in the code that specifies how close to a newly installed roof hatch the last ladder rung must be ? In other words when you take the last step …
Fire-separation between units of multi-unit commercial building
Jan 17, 2019 · I have seem some AHJ apply IBC Section 402.4.2.1 for separation of tenant suites; however, I strongly disagree with this practice, as Section 402 only applies to mall buildings. …
Occupancy for small conference/break rooms - The Building Code …
Mar 12, 2013 · Using 2009 IBC, I believe the correct loading would be to use an assembly loading from Table 1004.1.1 for a break room or conference room. In your scenario, what is 750 sq ft - …
Private Garages - The Building Code Forum
Aug 9, 2010 · Citing the IBC for Private Garages is not the appropriate citation for one and two family dwelling private garages... The IRC governs these. The IBC citation would be only for …