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- Deck, porch, patio, balcony? - The Building Code Forum
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 participating in deck code development, it is painfully clear that these terms are not used or interpreted
- Egress Balconies IBC SECTION1021 - The Building Code Forum
Egress from a balcony is not similar to a sidewalk, since a balcony's egress is restricted to what the building provides It is an outdoor area subject to Section 1004 5 If the roof projects over the balcony, then the area of the balcony is included in the gross floor area of the story and is subject to applicable occupant loads per Table 1004
- CBC exterior 3rd floor balcony egress | The Building Code Forum
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, wedding etc there is an exterior accessory space next to the board room
- FHA and the raised balcony - The Building Code Forum
A new apartment located on floor 20 will have an outdoor balcony that is accessed only from within the individual dwelling unit But the balcony needs to be 7 inches above the finish floor of the interior floor - creating the need for either a step up to the balcony or a ramp Question: Does
- Receptacles at balconies - The Building Code Forum
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 a balcony, deck or porch renders the space impossible to use That point should be recognized by the code What about the deck or porch?
- balcony | The Building Code Forum
Balcony location If an "L" shaped building has a balcony terminating at the inside leg of the building portion that extends past the balcony edge at a right angle, then the balcony complies with 1021 4 If an "L" shaped building has a continuous uninterrupted balcony at the perimeter, then the balcony complies
- Balconies Mezzanines Means of Egress - The Building Code Forum
If we look at NFPA 101 we see the following verbiage How does this differ from the IBC? 12 2 4 5 Balconies or mezzanines having an occupant load not exceeding 50 shall be permitted to be served by a single means of egress, and such means of egress shall be permitted to lead to the floor
- IBC 1021. 4 egress balcony edge location - The Building Code Forum
Q1 Does that egress description make the roof an "Egress Balcony" for the penthouse per 2016 CBC IBC 1021 1? Q2 If "yes", then 1021 4 says that exterior egress balconies shall have min 10' fire separation from adjacent lot lines, as measured from the exterior edge of the egress balcony
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