Building Codes and Compliance

Discuss your building code requirements and the methods you leverage to comply with them.

125 topics in this forum

  1. Welcome to the Building Codes and Compliance Discussion!

    By ChiefArchitect,   
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  2. Modular Building that will be installed on an existing hospital

    By CMiske,
    • 3 replies
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  3. Permitting Square Footage

    By TressaDesigns,   
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  4. Irvine CA Requirements

    By OasisStudio,
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  5. Introduction

    By JamesAnderson,
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  6. Who bears responsibility for a code violation?

    By GeneDavis,
    • 14 replies
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  7. WUI compliant garage doors?

    By Gawdzira,
    • 8 replies
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  8. Challenges with Interpreting Code Requirements for Welded Steel Connections (U.S. Projects)

    By MechcivEC,
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  9. Fire rated wall vs non-combustible covering

    By flightcrazed,
    • 12 replies
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  10. Framing Member Labeling & Sizing

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 3 replies
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  11. Designing a Class A unvented roof assembly with metal covering in WUI area

    By flightcrazed,
    • 7 replies
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  12. Up Codes

    By RGWhite,
    • 6 replies
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  13. Stud size

    By StephenGreene,
    • 9 replies
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  14. Manual J & Manual S Calculations

    By jgranado2013,
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  15. Confusion with Code interpretation for "Curved" winders vs Spiral

    By John_B,
    • 6 replies
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  16. Rescheck for Basement Finish…

    By tinadelllic,   
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  17. How to calculate square footage?

    By heidistokoe,
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  18. Are you required to state all the geographic and environmental design criteria on plans

    By GeneDavis,
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  19. Roof Ventilation Details - Cali WUI

    By flightcrazed,
    • 20 replies
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  20. Is there an Exception for Private Bath for ADA Compliance

    By 5FT-20Designs,
    • 6 replies
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  21. 1 hour fire-rated eaves - can I have a gutter? California

    By BurlwoodStudio,
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  22. Garage Access Door - Step Down or Not

    By JKEdmo,
    • 21 replies
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  23. Shower floor detail to add to the plans for the Building Dept to review

    By jdremo,
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  24. 2x4 Framed Exterior Walls and Energy Code Compliance

    By GeneDavis,
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  25. deleted post

    By SkullMesaRanch,
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