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roof access

  1. B

    Exposed wood on roof access hatch

    Has anyone seen a code requirement for exposed wood on the interior of a roof access hatch to be covered with some type of flashing? I am not referring to the outside but rather the inside as you are climbing up the ladder to the hatch and exposed wood blocking is present where the hatch is...
  2. LaNouba

    Roof Deck Access | Single-Family

    I'm working on a 2-story single-family residence with a flat roof deck. Does this need full code-compliant stair access, or can I use a roof hatch with ladder? Or, does it depend if I permit it as an occupied roof deck (flooring, tables and chairs) vs. A/C equipment maintenance access? I'd...
  3. S

    Can a second story door lead to a flat roof without a railing?

    Hi all - we have an unusual project in San Diego where we converted a garage by adding a second story to it under CA's new granny flat law. To do this we had to step the second story in on two sides due to setbacks and being right on the property line. This left us with a big blank flat roof on...
    • SJP415
    • Thread
    • egress granny flat loft loft egress roof access roof door roof egress roof maintenance
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: Residential Building Codes
  4. 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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