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grade plane

  1. Harrison Staab

    Grade Plane, Areaways, and Window Wells

    When calculating Grade Plane (as defined by IBC 2015 Chapter 2), should one take into account things like areaways, light wells, window wells, or exterior stairwells? Grade Plane. A reference plane representing the average of finished ground level adjoining the building at exterior walls. Where...
  2. D

    Elevated SFR in HVHZ (V-Zone) lowest level counts as a story?

    We are building a 3 story (finished) elevated SFR with parking underneath that is located in a V-zone in the panhandle of FL. Elevation requirements vary, but all new construction has to be BFE +3'. The lot is zoned as AE-9 where the house is being placed, however because its within 200' of the...
  3. indyarchyguy

    Roof Access in TAAAALLL S-Occupancy

    Good afternoon. I am working with 2012 IBC. I have a client who has been asked to design a new addition to an existing F-Occupancy. The new building will be an S-Occupancy and consists of one-story, 100-feet to the bottom of the deck. This facility will house rack storage of materials used to...
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