Building Codes and Compliance

121 topics in this forum

1. Stud size

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

2. CA Comparison to SoftPlan

   By Potential_Custmr, August 19, 2018
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   • chief58
   • August 27, 2018

3. Need Help Creating An "egress Walkout" Basement

   By Barn_Project15, May 21, 2015   

   • walk-out basement
   • egress
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     Tagged with:

     • walk-out basement
     • egress
     • flat terrain
     • retaining walls
     • patio
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   • Kbird1
   • May 21, 2015

4. Undergrounding Utility Compliance

   By JimAlsup, March 14, 2019
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   • ToolBox
   • March 23, 2019

5. 1 hour fire rated room

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

6. Resources for California Residential

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

7. Required # of Parking Spaces

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

8. Hearth extension, woodburning fireplace, adjoining structure

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

9. Foundation for Addition

   By JimAlsup, November 19, 2018   

   • foundation
   • codes
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   • JimAlsup
   • November 20, 2018

10. Dryer Vents

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

11. Interior Air Quality

    By Joe_Carrick, March 13, 2018
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    • Richard_Morrison
    • March 15, 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. Are Cabinet Toe Kicks Required?

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

14. California Assembly Bill 68

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

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

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

16. Guardrail Connection Details ?

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

17. LEED Section Drawings

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

18. Renovation door and window reframing

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

19. Shower floor detail to add to the plans for the Building Dept to review

    By jdremo, January 6, 2023
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    • para-CAD
    • December 25, 2023

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

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

21. 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

22. Help with retaining walls

    By MBagshaw, October 10, 2016   

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

23. Energy Code

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

24. Guardrail Structural Analysis

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

25. Code Approved Stairs

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