Building Codes and Compliance

125 topics in this forum

1. How to calculate square footage?

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

2. WUI compliant garage doors?

   By Gawdzira, July 18, 2025
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   • JKEdmo
   • August 10, 2025

3. Changed my perspective about plan review outsourcing

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

4. IRC R903.4.1 Overflow Drains and Scuppers

   By skoz44, June 10, 2019
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   • glennw
   • June 13, 2019

5. Guardrail Connection Details ?

   By Joe_Carrick, October 27, 2018
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   • Richard_Morrison
   • November 1, 2018

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

   By flightcrazed, March 3, 2025
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   • Gawdzira
   • March 6, 2025

7. Irvine CA Requirements

   By OasisStudio, January 8
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   • Joe_Carrick
   • February 11

8. Dryer Vents

   By Joe_Carrick, April 19, 2018
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   • Joe_Carrick
   • April 19, 2018

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

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

10. 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

11. OH clearance at top of stairs

    By GeneDavis, May 8, 2021
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    • mtldesigns
    • June 19, 2021

12. Resources for California Residential

    By Renerabbitt, April 22, 2019
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    • Francois
    • June 21, 2019

13. Guardrail Structural Analysis

    By Joe_Carrick, April 28, 2018
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    • Richard_Morrison
    • April 29, 2018

14. Phantom Floor ?

    By Joe_Carrick, April 29, 2018
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    • Gawdzira
    • January 25, 2019

15. Help with retaining walls

    By MBagshaw, October 10, 2016   

    • Retaining wall
    • Terrain
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    • Northriver
    • October 16, 2016

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

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

17. Main Plumbing Vent Location?

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

18. 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

19. Hearth extension, woodburning fireplace, adjoining structure

    By GeneDavis, November 7, 2018
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • November 11, 2018

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

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

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

    By tilopa108, February 5, 2018
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    • RL-inc
    • February 6, 2018

22. Energy Code

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

23. Accessory Structure Question

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

24. attic stairs

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

25. Code Approved Stairs

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