
Deck, porch, patio, balcony? - The Building Code Forum
Nov 1, 2012 · I am asking for your opinion about the various terms used in the IRC to describe exterior walking surfaces: Deck, Porch, Patio, Balcony. After 16 years of teaching deck codes and 10 years …
One balcony joist bay vent, or two required?
Nov 2, 2009 · There was a previous thread where we had discussed continuous balcony vents, and up until now, I assumed that only one continuous vent was required per CBC 2304.12.2.5, which states: …
1-Hour Rated Balcony | The Building Code Forum
Aug 26, 2020 · The upper unit has a balcony that extends over the front porch of the lower unit supported by 6x6 posts. The plans examiner is requiring that the balcony floor have a 1-hour fire rating.
CBC exterior 3rd floor balcony egress | The Building Code Forum
Oct 30, 2024 · the balcony is 2224 sq ft. it is like a area, when the board member take a break during the meeting, can breath some fresh air, or if the board room holding an event, wine tasting, …
Vents at fire rated balcony construction - The Building Code Forum
Nov 2, 2009 · Picture a type V-A apartment building with private balconies stacked over each other. You've used a membrane assembly (say, type X purple gyp board with stucco) on the underside of …
Dwelling unit separation at balcony - The Building Code Forum
Nov 8, 2018 · As such, the separation between units must extend to the exterior of the roofed area, i.e. the edge of the balcony, not 8" shy of the edge of the balcony as shown" Condition in screenshot …
2018 705.2 Projections | The Building Code Forum
Jan 25, 2019 · Section 705.2 Cornices, eave overhangs, exterior balconies and similar projections extending beyond the exterior wall shall conform to the requirements of this section and Section …
Receptacles at balconies - The Building Code Forum
Jan 20, 2012 · A balcony, deck or porch of a certain size requires a receptacle and many configurations below 20 sq. ft. must be included. That is not all inclusive. At a point, the size and or configuration of …
Are Exterior Balcony/ Walkways Included in Occupant Load?
Feb 12, 2021 · Hi All. We have a 3 story office building in a warmer climate that has a central courtyard and fountain that employees and the public can assess. There are also central exterior …
Exterior Balcony Egress | The Building Code Forum
Nov 22, 2016 · I have an exterior balcony off of a 2nd floor lunch area in a school. I realized that there is no egress when the building is locked up because the balcony is only accessed from the adjacent …