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  1. 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 …

  2. 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: …

  3. 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, …

  4. 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.

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. Gas grill on condo balcony - The Building Code Forum

    Oct 16, 2009 · Can you use a gas grill on a condo balcony? Does it matter if the condo is 2 stories or 6 stories?