• Welcome to The Building Code Forum

    Your premier resource for building code knowledge.

    This forum remains free to the public thanks to the generous support of our Sawhorse Members and Corporate Sponsors. Their contributions help keep this community thriving and accessible.

    Want enhanced access to expert discussions and exclusive features? Learn more about the benefits here.

    Ready to upgrade? Log in and upgrade now.

floor

  1. Grumble

    Polystyrene floors?

    I have a self supporting building. Steel framing supported by screw piles. So the floor only has to carry the live internal load and the dead load of the fitout. Aiming at 50psf, so it could support a car too. I am wondering whether a damp proof membrane on the cleared and level ground with...
  2. A

    Radiant Floor Heat on Wood Subfloor

    My plans call to forced air heat, but I am wanting to change up to radiant floor heat. I went with ICFs/crawl space (actually ended up being a 5'4" crawl space). I am in cold climate and will be installing electronic fans for venting that can be shut off in the winter. Rather then go with...
  3. M

    ICC/STC Rating for Floor/Ceiling Assemblies

    How do I go about finding out the sound rating for a floor/ceiling assembly?
  4. J

    Carpet in corridors

    Is a corridor considered an exit? or just an exit access? The definition implies that exit and corridor are not the same. Can it be either depending on a layout? and based on that, section 804.4 states 804.4 Interior floor finish limitations. In buildings and spaces classified in...
    • Josecuc
    • Thread
    • carpet corridor finish floor floor finishes
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: New York State
Back
Top