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Understanding Fire Area - The Building Code Forum Isn't that the same as the SF of the floor? Specific example: In an open parking garage, if each level is separated by a 2 hour rated floor assembly, then each level is a "fire area", and the aggregate will the total SF of those fire areas, which is basically the total SF of the building
How do you treat requests to add a bedroom onto a side of a dwelling . . . To further explain, the bedroom would not have direct access to the dwelling unit without going outside and around the garage The garage is a different occupancy classification than the residence and obviously has a fire wall This would mean the bedroom would be outside the residential
Basement garage fireproofing - The Building Code Forum Builder frames in a garage door opening without notifying the AHJ of the change Rough-in inspection notes: That a seperation wall and ceiling will need to be installed, with a steel door including closer and a GFCI will need to be installed Heat supply to the basement would need to be terminated
What is a garage? | The Building Code Forum My local code enforcement official here in Maine said that I am allowed to build a structure if it is a one-story garage The thing is, I can't find a definition of what a garage is either in the local code, state law, or the IRC (2015 is applicable for my town) For the sake of avoiding asking
R302. 5 R302. 6 (Dwelling Unit Garage Fire Separation) And Electrical . . . 2024 IRC R302 5 3 says "Penetrations through the separation required in Section R302 6 shall be protected as required by Section R302 11, Item 4," while 2024 IRC Table R302 6 requires separation on a wall between the dwelling unit and the garage of "Not less than 1 2-inch gypsum board or
Garage distance separation from dwelling - Section R309 Re: Garage distance separation from dwelling - Section R309 After listening to both sides of the discussion, my opinion is that in the case of detached garages, R309 trumps R302 R302 is a general requirement, while R309 is a specific requirement intended for garages and carports To interpret it otherwise leads to scenarios that do not make sense
Approved garage floor material - The Building Code Forum Can asphalt paving be considered as an 'approved' noncombustible material for the floor of a garage of a single-family residence project per IRC R309 1? The exception noted for carports under IRC R309 2 seems to imply that asphalt can be used for a carport, but not for a garage Is this the
Crawlspace Firedoor Requirement - The Building Code Forum We want to install a crawlspace entrance through the garage Meaning, we'll cut through foundation and cut the proper sized hole to get underneath the house for electrical repairs, water repairs, etc The location of the entrance will be between the garage and the dining room Does the
Habitable Space Exiting into a Garage | The Building Code Forum The habitable space only accessed through the garage is a private hair salon, I believe this would be considered habitable space? The other rooms only accessed through the garage are a laundry room, a toilet room and a storage room, all considered non-habitable
Bi-fold garage-house door - The Building Code Forum The house is almost finished except for finishing some deck guards, handrails and interior trim besides the garage work This is for an 2 floor addition on the house and 2nd floor over the attached garage including this utility closet and new HVAC