Building Codes and Compliance

119 topics in this forum

1. Hearth extension, woodburning fireplace, adjoining structure

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

2. 1 hour fire rated room

   By GregCook, July 6, 2021
   • 3 replies
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   • BiggPopppaChief
   • July 11, 2021

3. Interior Air Quality

   By Joe_Carrick, March 13, 2018
   • 10 replies
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   • Richard_Morrison
   • March 15, 2018

4. Who bears responsibility for a code violation?

   By GeneDavis, December 13, 2021
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   • GaryOhmer
   • January 5, 2022

5. Dryer Vents

   By Joe_Carrick, April 19, 2018
   • 7 replies
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   • Joe_Carrick
   • April 19, 2018

6. Foundation for Addition

   By JimAlsup, November 19, 2018   

   • foundation
   • codes
   • 8 replies
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   • JimAlsup
   • November 20, 2018

7. Required # of Parking Spaces

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

8. Up Codes

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

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

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

10. California Assembly Bill 68

    By builtright3, December 4, 2019
    • 9 replies
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    • Gawdzira
    • December 13, 2019

11. Guardrail Connection Details ?

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

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

    By Bob-Roraback, March 15, 2019
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • March 15, 2019

13. Max. Stair Riser Height - Builder Question

    By JKEdmo, June 15, 2023
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    • JKEdmo
    • June 30, 2023

14. Are Cabinet Toe Kicks Required?

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

15. LEED Section Drawings

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

16. Renovation door and window reframing

    By PLANSAHEAD, October 18, 2019
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    • Gawdzira
    • October 20, 2019

17. Stud size

    By StephenGreene, May 13, 2023
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    • Gr8trim4u
    • October 20, 2024

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

    By andr0id, March 27, 2021
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    • Greg_NY61
    • May 5, 2021

19. Help with retaining walls

    By MBagshaw, October 10, 2016   

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

20. Energy Code

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

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

    By Renerabbitt, April 24, 2019
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    • rlackore
    • August 6, 2019

22. Code Approved Stairs

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

23. Guardrail Structural Analysis

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

24. Fire Break Wall Between Existing Home and New ADU

    By DesignPro-Diane, June 21, 2018   

    • fire wall
    • fire break wall
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • 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

25. ICC and Fair Use Copyright Question Answered

    By para-CAD, May 9, 2018   

    • icc
    • international code council
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • icc
      • international code council
      • irc 2015
      • irc 2018
    • 2 replies
    • 4.6k views
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    • para-CAD
    • May 9, 2018