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.
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 …
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 …
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...
What Use Group Would an Ice Cream Shop Be? - The Building …
Oct 19, 2009 · 2012 IBC - What use group would an ice cream shop be? Assembly? Mercantile?
Changes in the 2024 International Building Code (IBC)
Oct 16, 2009 · The 2024 IBC® contains many important changes such as: Duties and powers of the building official: an overall reformat of Section 104 regulating duties of the building official, …
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 …
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, …
S-1 occupancy, occupant load | The Building Code Forum
Mar 15, 2022 · 2015 IBC, table 1004.1.2, what does a s-1 storage occupancy (repair garage with ordinary hazard) fall under for the occupant load factor? im thinking industrial at 200 sf per person
Define: Monumental Stair - The Building Code Forum
Nov 15, 2010 · I am having a hard time finding what defines a "monumental stair"? Are there any code interpretations that I am missing regarding this? Specifically having to do with the …