Building Codes and Compliance

125 topics in this forum

1. Phantom Floor ?

   By Joe_Carrick, April 29, 2018
   • 6 replies
   • 8.3k views
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   • Gawdzira
   • January 25, 2019

2. Berkeley bans natural gas in new construction

   By Renerabbitt, July 19, 2019
   • 12 replies
   • 8.3k views
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   • JJohnson
   • August 4, 2019

3. Changed my perspective about plan review outsourcing

   By para-CAD, May 14, 2018
   • 8 replies
   • 8.3k views
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   • mkennedy2000
   • February 16, 2019

4. 1 hour fire rated room

   By GregCook, July 6, 2021
   • 3 replies
   • 8.3k views
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   • BiggPopppaChief
   • July 11, 2021

5. Are Cabinet Toe Kicks Required?

   By ACADuser, September 14, 2021
   • 5 replies
   • 8.2k views
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   • Kepcon
   • September 29, 2021

6. Hearth extension, woodburning fireplace, adjoining structure

   By GeneDavis, November 7, 2018
   • 6 replies
   • 8.1k views
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   • DRAWZILLA
   • November 11, 2018

7. Undergrounding Utility Compliance

   By JimAlsup, March 14, 2019
   • 13 replies
   • 8.1k views
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   • ToolBox
   • March 23, 2019

8. Interior Air Quality

   By Joe_Carrick, March 13, 2018
   • 10 replies
   • 8.1k views
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   • Richard_Morrison
   • March 15, 2018

9. CA Comparison to SoftPlan

   By Potential_Custmr, August 19, 2018
   • 10 replies
   • 8k views
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   • chief58
   • August 27, 2018

10. Foundation for Addition

    By JimAlsup, November 19, 2018   

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

11. Dryer Vents

    By Joe_Carrick, April 19, 2018
    • 7 replies
    • 8k views
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    • Joe_Carrick
    • April 19, 2018

12. Need Help Creating An "egress Walkout" Basement

    By Barn_Project15, May 21, 2015   

    • walk-out basement
    • egress
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

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

13. Roof Ventilation Details - Cali WUI

    By flightcrazed, April 8, 2024
    • 20 replies
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    • flightcrazed
    • April 13, 2024

14. Resources for California Residential

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

15. California Assembly Bill 68

    By builtright3, December 4, 2019
    • 9 replies
    • 7.4k views
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    • Gawdzira
    • December 13, 2019

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

    By jdremo, January 6, 2023
    • 2 replies
    • 7.3k views
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    • para-CAD
    • December 25, 2023

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

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

18. Guardrail Connection Details ?

    By Joe_Carrick, October 27, 2018
    • 7 replies
    • 7.2k views
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    • Richard_Morrison
    • November 1, 2018

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

    By Renerabbitt, April 24, 2019
    • 2 replies
    • 6.8k views
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    • rlackore
    • August 6, 2019

20. LEED Section Drawings

    By K80Guy, September 13, 2019
    • 5 replies
    • 6.7k views
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    • jarand77
    • October 22, 2019

21. Renovation door and window reframing

    By PLANSAHEAD, October 18, 2019
    • 3 replies
    • 6.7k views
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    • Gawdzira
    • October 20, 2019

22. IRC Fixture Clearance

    By ComputerMaster86, September 7, 2016   

    • IRC
    • Residential Code
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • IRC
      • Residential Code
      • Building Code
    • 3 replies
    • 6.7k views
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    • DRAWZILLA
    • September 7, 2016

23. Braced Wall Panels - Anchor Bolt Washers

    By Joe_Carrick, February 5, 2022
    • 9 replies
    • 6.7k views
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    • Ed_Orum
    • February 15, 2022

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

    By andr0id, March 27, 2021
    • 4 replies
    • 6.6k views
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    • Greg_NY61
    • May 5, 2021

25. Help with retaining walls

    By MBagshaw, October 10, 2016   

    • Retaining wall
    • Terrain
    • 6 replies
    • 6.5k views
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    • Northriver
    • October 16, 2016