Mr. Inspector
SAWHORSE
Existing building is R-2
2018 IEBC
[A] ADDITION. An extension or increase in floor area,
number of stories, or height of a building or structure.
[A] ALTERATION. Any construction or renovation to an
existing structure other than a repair or addition.
They are planning to enclose an existing 3rd floor wood deck. The deck floor and structure is not being changed except for some repairs of rotted wood. It will be more interior space but not sure if it is more floor area. Would this be an addition or alterations according to IEBC?
2018 IEBC
[A] ADDITION. An extension or increase in floor area,
number of stories, or height of a building or structure.
[A] ALTERATION. Any construction or renovation to an
existing structure other than a repair or addition.
They are planning to enclose an existing 3rd floor wood deck. The deck floor and structure is not being changed except for some repairs of rotted wood. It will be more interior space but not sure if it is more floor area. Would this be an addition or alterations according to IEBC?