Building Codes and Compliance

Discuss your building code requirements and the methods you leverage to comply with them.

119 topics in this forum

  1. Fire Rated Wall correction method?

    By ACADuser,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.5k views

  2. Fire rated wall vs non-combustible covering

    By flightcrazed,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.6k views

  3. Floating Slab Foundation 1 2

    By Draftsman-don,   
    • 35 replies
    • 18.1k views

  4. Floor truss attachments?

    By ACADuser,
    • 0 replies
    • 3.2k views

  5. Foundation Footings

    By RobersonConstruc,   
    • 9 replies
    • 7.2k views

  6. Foundation for Addition

    By JimAlsup,   
    • 8 replies
    • 6.1k views

  7. Framing Member Labeling & Sizing

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 3 replies
    • 441 views

  8. full length studs at ends of headers (KING STUDS)

    By Bob-Roraback,
    • 1 reply
    • 5.8k views

  9. Garage Access Door - Step Down or Not

    By JKEdmo,
    • 21 replies
    • 14.3k views

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

    By cajunland,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.4k views

  11. Guardrail Connection Details ?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 7 replies
    • 5.9k views

  12. Guardrail Structural Analysis

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 6 replies
    • 5k views

  13. Hearth extension, woodburning fireplace, adjoining structure

    By GeneDavis,
    • 6 replies
    • 6.2k views

  14. Help with retaining walls

    By MBagshaw,   
    • 6 replies
    • 5.3k views

  15. Hold harmless/Liability Exemption

    By HaywardVT,   
    • 13 replies
    • 7.3k views

  16. How to calculate square footage?

    By heidistokoe,
    • 9 replies
    • 7.5k views

  17. I'm 99% sure these stairs are good, but please tell me if I messed up!

    By andr0id,
    • 4 replies
    • 5.3k views

  18. IBC, are closet doors considered in means of egress?

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 2 replies
    • 5.2k views

  19. IBHS Fortified for Safer Living (FFSL)

    By Potential_Custmr,   
    • 2 replies
    • 4.5k views

  20. ICC and Fair Use Copyright Question Answered

    By para-CAD,   
    • 2 replies
    • 4.7k views

  21. Interior Air Quality

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 10 replies
    • 6.1k views

  22. Irc 501.3 (I-Joists To Be Sheetrocked) 1 2 3

    By Jay_on_Cape,
    • 59 replies
    • 19.1k views

  23. IRC Fixture Clearance

    By ComputerMaster86,   
    • 3 replies
    • 4.6k views

  24. IRC R903.4.1 Overflow Drains and Scuppers

    By skoz44,
    • 8 replies
    • 8.7k views

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

    By 5FT-20Designs,
    • 6 replies
    • 2.3k views