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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     • requirements
     • permits
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   • ChiefArchitect
   • April 17, 2018

2. 1 hour fire rated room

   By GregCook, July 6, 2021
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   • BiggPopppaChief
   • July 11, 2021

3. 1 hour fire-rated eaves - can I have a gutter? California

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

4. 2012 Codes 1 2

   By KevinWaldron, April 2, 2014
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   • raltd9245
   • April 15, 2014

5. 2018 IBC/IRC Adoption

   By para-CAD, July 13, 2019
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   • atumbaga
   • May 21, 2020

6. 2019 CRC

   By Joe_Carrick, March 3, 2020
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   • ToolBox
   • December 31, 2020

7. 2x4 Framed Exterior Walls and Energy Code Compliance

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

8. Access stairs

   By ash123456, March 26, 2021
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   • mborean
   • March 29, 2021

9. Accessory Structure Question

   By Joe_Carrick, February 9, 2021
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   • MikeCSD
   • January 7, 2022

10. Am I out of touch? Am I going nutty? 1 2 3

    By dshall, November 2, 2015
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • November 3, 2015

11. Anyone have a detail for saw cutting in a foundation access door into (e) fnd?

    By Renerabbitt, April 5, 2019
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    • Kbird1
    • April 5, 2019

12. Are Cabinet Toe Kicks Required?

    By ACADuser, September 14, 2021
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    • Kepcon
    • September 29, 2021

13. 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

14. attic stairs

    By Larry_Sweeney, October 6, 2020
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    • Doug_N
    • December 21, 2020

15. Attic Ventelation Calculation?

    By ACADuser, November 24, 2020   

    • attic ventilation
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    • Renerabbitt
    • January 28, 2022

16. Bedroom - Legal Closet ?

    By Joe_Carrick, June 12, 2014
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • June 13, 2014

17. Berkeley bans natural gas in new construction

    By Renerabbitt, July 19, 2019
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    • JJohnson
    • August 4, 2019

18. Braced Wall Panels - Anchor Bolt Washers

    By Joe_Carrick, February 5, 2022
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    • Ed_Orum
    • February 15, 2022

19. BTU Rating

    By Joe_Carrick, September 6, 2020
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    • rajparitosh
    • June 28, 2021

20. Building Code Summary Appendix B Commercial

    By payettedesigns, May 5, 2014
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    • raltd9245
    • May 5, 2014

21. CA Comparison to SoftPlan

    By Potential_Custmr, August 19, 2018
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    • chief58
    • August 27, 2018

22. Cad Details & PDF Files - Building with SIP Panels

    By DCB123, November 1, 2018   

    • chief details
    • sip panels
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      • sip
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    • DCB123
    • November 1, 2018

23. California ADU Solar Requitrements

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

24. California Assembly Bill 68

    By builtright3, December 4, 2019
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    • Gawdzira
    • December 13, 2019

25. California CRC - attached garage door?

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