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.
Fire rating of electrical equipment rooms - The Building Code Forum
Dec 17, 2010 · Could anyone direct me to an IBC or NFPA code regarding the rating of electrical equipment rooms. In our jurisdiction, we routinely expect at least a...
Intermediate handrails - minimum clear width? - The Building …
Dec 19, 2013 · Does the IBC have a similar provision that clarifies the minimum width between handrails when an intermediate handrail is used? I couldn't find one. Note, the building is fully …
Area Calculation Clarification - The Building Code Forum
Oct 14, 2011 · I have a somewhat basic (dumb?) question about area calculations - Reading through the 2009 IBC it defines building area as: 502.1AREA, BUILDING. The area included …
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, …
Toe Board Requirement - The Building Code Forum
Sep 13, 2017 · I cannot seem to find the reference for a toe board requirement in IBC 2012. I was thinking it would be in IBC 1013 Guards, but I am not seeing it now. I thought I recalled …
Door Encroachment Into Egress Corridor - The Building Code Forum
IBC 2012 1005.7.1 states "Doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches." If I have a door that when swung open 180 degrees is clear of the required …
Line location between buildings on the same lot
Jan 19, 2015 · IBC 2015. We are looking at constructing two buildings on a single lot. Can the imaginary line between them (per 705.3) be located at unequal distances from each building? …
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Dec 28, 2025 · The Building Code Forum is a comprehensive online platform dedicated to discussions on building codes and related topics. It features various forums covering aspects …
Townhouse - The Building Code Forum
Jul 22, 2015 · Chapter 11 of the IBC and Fair Housing guidelines are applicable SECTION R320 ACCESSIBILITY R320.1 Scope. Where there are four or more dwelling units or sleeping units …