Towel Warmers - The Building Code Forum
2012年1月26日 · “E4003.11 Bathtub and shower areas. Cord-connected luminaires, chain-, cable-, or cord-suspended-luminaires, lighting track, pendants, and ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans shall not have any parts located within a zone measured 3 feet (914 mm) horizontally and 8 feet (2438 mm) vertically from the top of a bathtub rim or shower stall threshold.
Key Change to Ice Barrier Requirements in the 2024 IRC: What You …
2024年9月15日 · As I started observing the issue I brought it to the attention of the AHJ. Several installations did not show the ice barrier up the roof slope, and it is difficult to determine whether there is a heated wall, so if in doubt the observation was made. Several left no doubt. As I started fielding questions from roofers who received the comments ...
Heated Garage - The Building Code Forum
2023年2月23日 · They added heated garage to sunrooms. These are the exact insulation amounts we planned to use and the wall between the home and garage is totally compliant and airtight. The other curious part of this code that I don't understand is that these sections only apply to the Prescriptive Method even in the 2021 as is stated in the following section.
Vehicle Repair and Sand/Oil Separators - The Building Code Forum
2016年2月1日 · Welcome to the new and improved Building Code Forum. We appreciate you being here and hope that you are getting the information that you need concerning all codes of the building trades.
Insulation above suspended ceiling - The Building Code Forum
2019年6月20日 · I am working on an office fit-out (B accessory use) in an S1 Use, Semi-heated warehouse. The perimeter office partitions only extend 12 feet up and do not go to the underside of the metal deck, which is about 40 feet up. My original drawings propose insulated walls with a suspended ceiling 10'...
S-1, Self-Storage Facility: Fire wall/Sprinkler
2015年1月7日 · Project Information: Adopted Building Code: 2018 IBC Construction Type: IIB (Pre-Engineered Metal Building) Occupancy Classification: S-1 Number of Stories: 1 Building Area: 8,000 SF (40’x200’) Fire Protection: Non-Sprinkled Facility Type/Use: Exterior Access, Self-Storage Facility Regarding...
Guards/fall protection IMC 304.11 | The Building Code Forum
2010年1月28日 · Has anyone else questioned the exception to IMC 304.11 for the requirement of guard rails where mechanical equipment or roof hatches are within 10' of a roof edge? "Exception: Guards are not required where fall arrest/restraint anchorage connector devices that comply with ANSI/ASSP Z359.1 are...
Dwelling Unit vs. Accessory structure - The Building Code Forum
2009年12月5日 · The issue that comes up, especially in our jurisdiction, is when someone is limited to a single dwelling on a parcel, they build a "bunkhouse", which, without a kitchen, doesn't meet the requirements of a dwelling, thus in compliance with zoning.
How to read and use TABLE SB 5.5-5–2017 (OBC SB-10)
2022年4月21日 · Questions: 1. This table is tilled as "Building Envelope Requirements", while in the column "Opaque Elements", roof, mass, floors, and slab-on-grade floors are listed, are these elements building envelope?
Sunrooms and Habitable Space | The Building Code Forum
2020年2月21日 · Per R301.2.1.1.1 there are 5 categories of sunrooms. I through III are defined as noninhabitable space, and are unconditioned. My understanding of R303.9 is that in order to be habitable, a space must at least be heated. Habitable space is of course defined as 1) in a dwelling and 2) for living, sleeping, eating or cooking.