Building Codes and Compliance

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1. Welcome to the Building Codes and Compliance Discussion!

   By ChiefArchitect, April 17, 2018   

   • building codes
   • requirements
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   • ChiefArchitect
   • April 17, 2018

2. Stud size

   By StephenGreene, May 13, 2023
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   • Gr8trim4u
   • October 20

3. Manual J & Manual S Calculations

   By jgranado2013, July 24
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   • kylejmarsh
   • October 9

4. Confusion with Code interpretation for "Curved" winders vs Spiral

   By John_B, June 30
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   • para-CAD
   • August 14

5. Rescheck for Basement Finish…

   By tinadelllic, December 29, 2023   

   • basement
   • rescheck
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   • M-Reed
   • July 22

6. How to calculate square footage?

   By heidistokoe, April 8, 2023
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   • Gawdzira
   • May 29

7. Are you required to state all the geographic and environmental design criteria on plans

   By GeneDavis, May 14
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   • 5FT-20Designs
   • May 21

8. Roof Ventilation Details - Cali WUI

   By flightcrazed, April 8
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   • flightcrazed
   • April 13

9. Is there an Exception for Private Bath for ADA Compliance

   By 5FT-20Designs, March 17
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   • 5FT-20Designs
   • March 27

10. 1 hour fire-rated eaves - can I have a gutter? California

    By BurlwoodStudio, March 13
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    • BurlwoodStudio
    • March 13

11. Garage Access Door - Step Down or Not

    By JKEdmo, July 9, 2023
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    • Doug_N
    • February 5

12. Shower floor detail to add to the plans for the Building Dept to review

    By jdremo, January 6, 2023
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    • para-CAD
    • December 25, 2023

13. 2x4 Framed Exterior Walls and Energy Code Compliance

    By GeneDavis, September 6, 2021
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • December 18, 2023

14. deleted post

    By SkullMesaRanch, August 19, 2023
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • August 21, 2023

15. Export to Res Check

    By payettedesigns, March 11, 2023
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    • RobDesLLC
    • August 20, 2023

16. Max. Stair Riser Height - Builder Question

    By JKEdmo, June 15, 2023
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    • JKEdmo
    • June 30, 2023

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    By SkullMesaRanch, April 28, 2023
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    • Richard_Morrison
    • June 29, 2023

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    By SkullMesaRanch, June 5, 2023
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    • SkullMesaRanch
    • June 5, 2023

19. Kitchen electrical must read 1 2

    By Gawdzira, March 22, 2023
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    • KTransue
    • March 29, 2023

20. UL Listing for Residential Light Fixtures

    By JKEdmo, March 23, 2023
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    • Gawdzira
    • March 24, 2023

21. California CRC - attached garage door?

    By Gawdzira, January 18, 2023
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    • Rich_Winsor
    • March 10, 2023

22. Fire Rated Wall correction method?

    By ACADuser, February 28, 2023
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    • ACADuser
    • March 1, 2023

23. California ADU Solar Requitrements

    By builtright3, January 16, 2023
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    • builtright3
    • January 16, 2023

24. Gas Cooktop- Make-Up Air Requirements & Design

    By cajunland, January 12, 2023
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    • Bob-Roraback
    • January 13, 2023

25. Main Plumbing Vent Location?

    By ACADuser, December 19, 2022
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    • glennw
    • December 21, 2022