• 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. This is a free forum to the public due to the generosity of the Sawhorses, Corporate Supporters and Supporters who have upgraded their accounts. If you would like to have improved access to the forum please upgrade to Sawhorse by first logging in then clicking here: Upgrades

Search results

  1. R

    Their attorneys must be laughing all the way to the bank

    The ICC does not create the code. They are compilers/publishers. The content (creation) comes from the public, manufacturers, builders, code enforcement, and other interested stakeholders as approved by "governmental employees". All submitters give up any rights to copyright when they submit...
  2. R

    2021 IRC Insulation

    My guess is you won't live long enough to break even.
  3. R

    Single family home, issue with shed blocking means of egress

    R202 [RB] HABITABLE SPACE. A space in a building for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces.
  4. R

    Concessions area sink

    Since when are crystal balls allowed? Code section?
  5. R

    Tempered glass but with Film?

    https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1173255O/3m-safety-window-films-safety-glazing-segment-card.pdf states that the product has been tested to ANSI Z97.1 and 16 CFR 1201, and that 3d party test results are available from the manufacturer. These can be used by AHJ in lieu of an ICC ER report to...
  6. R

    Max height of egress window from finished grade

    You mean Section R310 of the IRC.
  7. R

    New Roof Advice

    9 year old thread revived by an unrelated post .
  8. R

    Contractor and Tradesperson education

    In Michigan we are required to have 1 hour of code review before we can renew our license. Not enough in my opinion, but something.
  9. R

    An average day

    My bad. I shouldn't have relied on my memory. Specific gravity of C O is 0.9657. Still not a good situation.
  10. R

    An average day

    I never understood how you could have a viable combination device. CO is slightly more dense than air and therefore will not rise of its own accord. Lacking air currents to carry the CO to the ceiling you'd be dead before the alarm went off. That having been said, ... [RB] MANUFACTURER’S...
  11. R

    Step from garage into House??

    Not exactly. Plus the way some injuries are classified. Example-A young boy jumps down the last 4 risers and injures his ankle classified as a stair injury. Or, the houseguest who gets up in the night and doesn't turn on the light so as not to disturb anyone - mistakes the basement door for the...
  12. R

    Residental code

    Final responsibility rests with the permit holder. R105.4 Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction. Permits presuming...
  13. R

    Bathroom Fans through the soffit??

    Correct
  14. R

    Brad Keyes Life Safety Code posts moved again?

    https://web.archive.org/web/20201128172107/https://www.complianceonegroup.com/lifesafety/tag/qa
  15. R

    Tension ties for deck under sunroom.

    Glenn: You saved me from having to post on this. Michigan deleted R507.3.2 language and Figures.
  16. R

    Change of use for a residence?

    How do they intend to "increase" the size of the dining room? Move an interior partition? Add to the footprint of the home? Smoke and mirrors? R105.1 Required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a...
  17. R

    Doors for masonry wood burning fireplace

    Depends on which version of the code you are using. I didn't think California allowed wood-burning appliances. 2009 IRC N1102.4.3 Fireplaces. New wood-burning fireplaces shall have gasketed doors and outdoor combustion air. 2012 IRC N1102.4.2 (R402.4.2) Fireplaces. New wood-burning...
  18. R

    Door headroom = 79.5" above threshold - - is this OK?

    E37-07/08 Part I, submitted by AMMA, attempted to reduce the clear height to 78" for entry doors in nonresidential buildings. The IBC Egress Committee, in their ignorance, rejected the change saying it would be confusing and kept the 80" dimension even though I don' believe that there is a...
  19. R

    Maryland Building Code - Handrail Clearance Question

    1996 BOCA. Went away when the IRC came out.
  20. R

    Max stem wall height without engineering

    Have you considered a Frost-protected shallow foundation? R403.3 http://www.homeinnovation.com/~/media/Files/Reports/Revised-Builders-Guide-to-Frost-Protected-Shallow-Foundations.pdf
  21. R

    Door landing (2018 IBC 1010.1.6) @ upper floor dwelling unit bathroom

    Commentary is NOT code.
  22. R

    DWV in Return Air Ducts

  23. R

    Sealing seams in duct work

    MRC 2015 N1103.3.2 (R403.3.2) Sealing (Mandatory). Ducts, air handlers and filter boxes shall be sealed. Joints and seams shall comply with either the International Mechanical Code or Section M1601.4.1 of this code, as applicable. Exceptions: 1. Air-impermeable spray foam products shall be...
  24. R

    Wood Burning Fireplace - In commercial buildings

    See IBC Chapter 21.
  25. R

    Double Flashing on decks

    Charles, it appears that this section of your code is still in play. Section R105.4 Validity of permit. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of any other ordinance of the...
Top