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. Introduction

   By JamesAnderson, November 1
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   • basketballman
   • November 1

3. Who bears responsibility for a code violation?

   By GeneDavis, December 13, 2021
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   • Greg_NY61
   • September 30

4. WUI compliant garage doors?

   By Gawdzira, July 18
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   • JKEdmo
   • August 10

5. Challenges with Interpreting Code Requirements for Welded Steel Connections (U.S. Projects)

   By MechcivEC, July 25
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   • MechcivEC
   • July 25

6. Fire rated wall vs non-combustible covering

   By flightcrazed, March 12
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   • JKEdmo
   • April 10

7. Framing Member Labeling & Sizing

   By Joe_Carrick, March 16
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   • Joe_Carrick
   • March 17

8. Designing a Class A unvented roof assembly with metal covering in WUI area

   By flightcrazed, March 3
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   • Gawdzira
   • March 6

9. Up Codes

   By RGWhite, July 6, 2022
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   • DHerb2014
   • December 11, 2024

10. Stud size

    By StephenGreene, May 13, 2023
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    • Gr8trim4u
    • October 20, 2024

11. Manual J & Manual S Calculations

    By jgranado2013, July 24, 2024
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    • kylejmarsh
    • October 9, 2024

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

    By John_B, June 30, 2024
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    • para-CAD
    • August 14, 2024

13. Rescheck for Basement Finish…

    By tinadelllic, December 29, 2023   

    • basement
    • rescheck
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    • M-Reed
    • July 22, 2024

14. How to calculate square footage?

    By heidistokoe, April 8, 2023
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    • Gawdzira
    • May 29, 2024

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

    By GeneDavis, May 14, 2024
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    • 5FT-20Designs
    • May 21, 2024

16. Roof Ventilation Details - Cali WUI

    By flightcrazed, April 8, 2024
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    • flightcrazed
    • April 13, 2024

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

    By 5FT-20Designs, March 17, 2024
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    • 5FT-20Designs
    • March 27, 2024

18. 1 hour fire-rated eaves - can I have a gutter? California

    By BurlwoodStudio, March 13, 2024
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    • BurlwoodStudio
    • March 13, 2024

19. Garage Access Door - Step Down or Not

    By JKEdmo, July 9, 2023
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    • Doug_N
    • February 5, 2024

20. 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

21. 2x4 Framed Exterior Walls and Energy Code Compliance

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

22. deleted post

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

23. Export to Res Check

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

24. Max. Stair Riser Height - Builder Question

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

25. deleted post

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