Building Codes and Compliance

119 topics in this forum

1. Required # of Parking Spaces

   By ComputerMaster86, June 24, 2020
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   • Doug_N
   • January 1, 2021

2. Changed my perspective about plan review outsourcing

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

3. IRC R903.4.1 Overflow Drains and Scuppers

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

4. Guardrail Connection Details ?

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

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

   By flightcrazed, March 3
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   • Gawdzira
   • March 6

6. Dryer Vents

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

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

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

8. 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

9. OH clearance at top of stairs

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

10. Resources for California Residential

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

11. Guardrail Structural Analysis

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

12. Phantom Floor ?

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

13. Help with retaining walls

    By MBagshaw, October 10, 2016   

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

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

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

15. Main Plumbing Vent Location?

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

16. 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

17. Hearth extension, woodburning fireplace, adjoining structure

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

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

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

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

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

20. Energy Code

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

21. Accessory Structure Question

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

22. attic stairs

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

23. Code Approved Stairs

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

24. Electrical Panel Location ?

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

25. Up Codes

    By RGWhite, July 6, 2022
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    • DHerb2014
    • December 11, 2024