
Door Encroachment Into Egress Corridor - The Building Code Forum
IBC 2012 1005.7.1 states "Doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches." If I have a door that when swung open 180 degrees is clear of the required …
Area Calculation Clarification - The Building Code Forum
Oct 14, 2011 · I have a somewhat basic (dumb?) question about area calculations - Reading through the 2009 IBC it defines building area as: 502.1AREA, BUILDING. The area included …
Egress Capacity Calculator - 2024 IBC
Interactive calculator for means of egress using 2024 IBC Section 1005, Table 1020.3, and Section 1010.1.1 for doors.
Fire rating of electrical equipment rooms - The Building Code Forum
Dec 17, 2010 · Could anyone direct me to an IBC or NFPA code regarding the rating of electrical equipment rooms. In our jurisdiction, we routinely expect at least a...
What Use Group Would an Ice Cream Shop Be? - The Building …
Oct 19, 2009 · 2012 IBC - What use group would an ice cream shop be? Assembly? Mercantile?
Toe Board Requirement - The Building Code Forum
Sep 13, 2017 · I cannot seem to find the reference for a toe board requirement in IBC 2012. I was thinking it would be in IBC 1013 Guards, but I am not seeing it now. I thought I recalled …
S-1 occupancy, occupant load | The Building Code Forum
Mar 15, 2022 · 2015 IBC, table 1004.1.2, what does a s-1 storage occupancy (repair garage with ordinary hazard) fall under for the occupant load factor? im thinking industrial at 200 sf per person
Occupancy Classification for Townhouse: R-2 or R-3?
Oct 17, 2009 · R-2: "Residential occupancies containing more than two dwelling units" If each townhouse is a seperate structure, than it only contains one dwelling unit. That makes it R-3, …
Intermediate handrails - minimum clear width? - The Building …
Dec 19, 2013 · Does the IBC have a similar provision that clarifies the minimum width between handrails when an intermediate handrail is used? I couldn't find one. Note, the building is fully …
Stair Width and Handrails - The Building Code Forum
Jul 9, 2021 · Our Building Division has come to understand the required width as being the clear space measured between the handrails, based upon the language in the 2018 IBC for stairs …