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 …

Oct 27, 2009 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 29, 2021 · I manage a 24-unit condo built to code in 1981. IRC 312.1.3 (a new code) states that pickets on guardrail system can’t be spaced as to allow a 4" object to pass through. Will this condo …

Hi all--I'm using the 2018 IBC, We have a 4 unit per floor, three story above podium apartment building with two exterior egress stairs. At a quick glance, I don't believe we can classify the corridor as an …

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 …