
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 …
balcony | The Building Code Forum
Apr 23, 2024 · 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 …
CBC exterior 3rd floor balcony egress | The Building Code Forum
Oct 30, 2024 · 1) how do you count occupant of a exterior balcony? 2) If I have a exterior balcony outside of a 300 occupant boardroom on the 3rd floor, do I need to provide two doors (> 50 …
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?
Existing historical theater adding seats in balcony.
Aug 12, 2021 · The main floor and balcony seating area of an auditorium of a performing arts theatre would be included as a primary function area." I believe this supports my position that all the seating …
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 …
Receptacles at balconies - The Building Code Forum
Oct 19, 2009 · That said - Definition of "Balcony" bal·co·ny [bal-kuh-nee] Show IPA noun, plural -nies. 1. a balustraded or railed elevated platform projecting from the wall of a building. 2. a gallery in a …
FHA and the raised balcony - The Building Code Forum
Oct 19, 2009 · 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 …
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 …