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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. 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 …

  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. 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: …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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.

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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?

  10. Exterior Egress Stair - The Building Code Forum

    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 …