Building Codes and Compliance

116 topics in this forum

1. Changed my perspective about plan review outsourcing

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

2. IRC R903.4.1 Overflow Drains and Scuppers

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

3. Guardrail Connection Details ?

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

4. Dryer Vents

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

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

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

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

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

7. OH clearance at top of stairs

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

8. Resources for California Residential

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

9. Guardrail Structural Analysis

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

10. Phantom Floor ?

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

11. Help with retaining walls

    By MBagshaw, October 10, 2016   

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

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

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

13. Main Plumbing Vent Location?

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

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

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

15. Hearth extension, woodburning fireplace, adjoining structure

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

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

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

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

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

18. Energy Code

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

19. Accessory Structure Question

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

20. attic stairs

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

21. Code Approved Stairs

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

22. Electrical Panel Location ?

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

23. Performance Title 24 Calcs

    By Renerabbitt, March 7, 2022
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    • jorgearaya
    • March 31, 2022

24. Are Cabinet Toe Kicks Required?

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

25. LEED Section Drawings

    By K80Guy, September 13, 2019
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    • jarand77
    • October 22, 2019