Deck, porch, patio, balcony? | The Building Code Forum
2012年11月1日 · Balcony: I find this to only be different for structural design purposes. A "balcony" as might be commonly used to describe a small master bedroom deck is really no different than a deck, unless it is a fully cantilevered structure. I find the only reason to differentiate a balcony would be for prescriptive structural design purposes.
Egress Balconies IBC SECTION1021 - The Building Code Forum
2009年10月27日 · Egress from a balcony is not similar to a sidewalk, since a balcony's egress is restricted to what the building provides. It is an outdoor area subject to Section 1004.5. If the roof projects over the balcony, then the area of the balcony is included in the gross floor area of the story and is subject to applicable occupant loads per Table 1004 ...
How to vent a balcony with finished living space below?
2013年1月30日 · May 5, 2020. #11. There are 3 drains flush with the balcony/roof surface as well as a raised drain (emergency drain) in the even the other 3 become blocked. The air vent is at the top/center of the front wall, 6" x 12" screened opening with a cover for weather protection. It is directly behind the couch.
FHA and the raised balcony - The Building Code Forum
2009年10月19日 · FHA design guidelines say on page 3-10 that a deck door must be usable (hardware type and height, opening width etc.)., but the balcony deck itself, if it has a solid deck, is allowed to have a difference in elevation; the typical maximum is 4", but more can be allowed as per local code to prevent water infiltration.
Balconies at Type A Dwelling Units | The Building Code Forum
2021年3月30日 · Section 1002.3.2 is for Accessible Units; Section 1003.3.2 is for Type A Units. To reinforce this interpretation, look at Exception 6 to Section 1003.5. Here's what exception 6 says... 6. At other than the primary entrance door, where exterior space dimensions of balconies are less than the required maneuvering clearance, door maneuvering ...
Exterior Balcony Egress - The Building Code Forum
2011年8月20日 · 15. Nov 22, 2016. #1. I have an exterior balcony off of a 2nd floor lunch area in a school. I realized that there is no egress when the building is locked up because the balcony is only accessed from the adjacent 2nd floor space (no exterior stairs). I can't find where IBC addresses such a situation and I wonder what allows a hotel room balcony ...
Dwelling unit separation at balcony - The Building Code Forum
2018年11月8日 · shall be constructed as fire partitions in accordance with Section. 708. The 1-hr exterior walls provide separation between the dwelling unit and the balconies, or so we think. The 1-hr exterior wall is provided as required by Table 601 for …
Romeo and Juliet balconies | The Building Code Forum
May 13, 2015. #1. Heated debate here, I say there is no violation with a Romeo and Juliet type balcony. What I have is an exterior door that opens into a room, directly outside and across the opening is a fully compliant guard rail. EEO, and required egress are not an issue.
Receptacles at balconies - The Building Code Forum
2009年10月19日 · A balcony, deck or porch of a certain size requires a receptacle and many configurations below 20 sq. ft. must be included. That is not all inclusive. At a point, the size and or configuration of a balcony, deck or porch renders the space impossible to use. That point should be recognized by the code.
Balcony Drainage - The Building Code Forum
2014年10月31日 · Nov 27, 2019. #2. Step by Step Instructions. There are 5 easy steps to figure out how many drains your project will need. Step 1: Calculate total area. Calculate the total area by multiplying its length by width. Example: A 200 ft. x 250 ft. = 50,000 sq. ft. area. Step 2: Determine leader size. Determine leader or pipe size.