Building Codes and Compliance

119 topics in this forum

1. California's New Law, SB1069, and ADUs

   By JJohnson, September 10, 2016
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   • DRAWZILLA
   • January 1, 2017

2. Can you create complete construction documents natively with Chief?

   By tilopa108, February 5, 2018
   • 6 replies
   • 5.9k views
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   • RL-inc
   • February 6, 2018

3. CBC code question

   By dshall, May 12, 2017
   • 16 replies
   • 8.3k views
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   • bostonjoe
   • May 14, 2017

4. Changed my perspective about plan review outsourcing

   By para-CAD, May 14, 2018
   • 8 replies
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   • mkennedy2000
   • February 16, 2019

5. Clothes Dryer Vent 1 2

   By Joe_Carrick, January 12, 2018
   • 31 replies
   • 18.7k views
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   • Gawdzira
   • July 19, 2019

6. Code Approved Stairs

   By CJSpud, June 13, 2014
   • 6 replies
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   • Dennis_Gavin
   • June 16, 2014

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

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

8. Construction Docs Development 1 2 3 4 5

   By ICTHOMES, January 1, 2017
   • 101 replies
   • 40.6k views
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   • joey_martin
   • January 22, 2018

9. CRC compliance for wall assembly U-Factors 1 2

   By Renerabbitt, March 30, 2018
   • 34 replies
   • 16.3k views
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   • Alaskan_Son
   • April 12, 2018

10. foundations Creating Foundations

    By KimJansen, August 7, 2022   

    • walls
    • 1 reply
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    • RobDesLLC
    • August 21, 2022

11. deleted post

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

12. deleted post

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

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

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

    By flightcrazed, March 3
    • 7 replies
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    • Gawdzira
    • March 6

15. Does sheetrock have to be taped and floated to meet code?

    By andr0id, February 10, 2021
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    • Alchemyjim
    • February 21, 2021

16. drafting duplex 1 2

    By rispgiu, March 14, 2018
    • 32 replies
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    • para-CAD
    • October 26, 2018

17. Dryer Vents

    By Joe_Carrick, April 19, 2018
    • 7 replies
    • 6.1k views
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • April 19, 2018

18. Electrical Panel Location ?

    By Joe_Carrick, April 23, 2018
    • 6 replies
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    • WesternDesign
    • June 9, 2018

19. Energy Code

    By jtcapa1, November 6, 2015
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • November 6, 2015

20. Enough rebar in a column in a high rise (photo)?

    By evg0101, November 25, 2017
    • 18 replies
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    • Richard_Morrison
    • November 27, 2017

21. Experience with minor parcel subdivisions?

    By Renerabbitt, January 10, 2020
    • 2 replies
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    • parkwest
    • January 10, 2020

22. Export to Res Check

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

23. Exterior door swing & landings 1 2

    By JJohnson, August 3, 2019
    • 37 replies
    • 43.3k views
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    • ACADuser
    • March 22, 2021

24. FAR - Floor Area Ratio 1 2

    By Joe_Carrick, February 19, 2017
    • 34 replies
    • 16.9k views
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    • agenoarch
    • February 23, 2017

25. Fire Break Wall Between Existing Home and New ADU

    By DesignPro-Diane, June 21, 2018   

    • fire wall
    • fire break wall
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      • fire wall
      • fire break wall
      • separation between dwelling units
      • fire separation
      • buy fire wall details
    • 2 replies
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    • DesignPro-Diane
    • June 21, 2018