Building Codes and Compliance

114 topics in this forum

1. Stairs Determining Walk Surface

   By ComputerMaster86, October 11, 2021
   • 4 replies
   • 3k views
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   • WesternDesign
   • October 13, 2021

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

   By andr0id, March 27, 2021
   • 4 replies
   • 4.4k views
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   • Greg_NY61
   • May 5, 2021

3. UL Listing for Residential Light Fixtures

   By JKEdmo, March 23, 2023
   • 4 replies
   • 1.3k views
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   • Gawdzira
   • March 24, 2023

4. Fire Rated Wall correction method?

   By ACADuser, February 28, 2023
   • 4 replies
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   • ACADuser
   • March 1, 2023

5. How to calculate square footage?

   By heidistokoe, April 8, 2023
   • 3 replies
   • 1.9k views
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   • Richard_Morrison
   • June 29, 2023

6. 1 hour fire rated room

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

7. ResCheck, you, plans review, and inspection for compliance

   By GeneDavis, May 22, 2021
   • 3 replies
   • 3.3k views
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   • Ed_Orum
   • December 30, 2021

8. IRC Fixture Clearance

   By ComputerMaster86, September 7, 2016   

   • IRC
   • Residential Code
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • IRC
     • Residential Code
     • Building Code
   • 3 replies
   • 3.7k views
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   • DRAWZILLA
   • September 7, 2016

9. Another REScheck post/questions

   By SkullMesaRanch, August 19, 2023
   • 3 replies
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   • SkullMesaRanch
   • August 21, 2023

10. Renovation door and window reframing

    By PLANSAHEAD, October 18, 2019
    • 3 replies
    • 4.8k views
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    • Gawdzira
    • October 20, 2019

11. Export to Res Check

    By payettedesigns, March 11, 2023
    • 3 replies
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    • RobDesLLC
    • August 20, 2023

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

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

13. 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

14. Ship Ladder Code Requirements?

    By LevisL, May 2, 2018
    • 2 replies
    • 3.7k views
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    • LevisL
    • May 8, 2018

15. 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
    • 4.1k views
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    • DesignPro-Diane
    • June 21, 2018

16. Rescheck for Basement Finish…

    By tinadelllic, December 29, 2023   

    • basement
    • rescheck
    • 2 replies
    • 752 views
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    • tinadelllic
    • March 13

17. Building Code Summary Appendix B Commercial

    By payettedesigns, May 5, 2014
    • 2 replies
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    • raltd9245
    • May 5, 2014

18. California ADU Solar Requitrements

    By builtright3, January 16, 2023
    • 2 replies
    • 2.1k views
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    • builtright3
    • January 16, 2023

19. IBHS Fortified for Safer Living (FFSL)

    By Potential_Custmr, August 19, 2018   

    • code+
    • 2 replies
    • 3.9k views
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    • Robert_N
    • October 10, 2018

20. Product Approval

    By RGWhite, July 14, 2021
    • 2 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • RGWhite
    • July 17, 2021

21. 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
    • 3.8k views
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    • para-CAD
    • May 9, 2018

22. 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
    • 5.5k views
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    • Kbird1
    • May 21, 2015

23. Safety Glazing in Windows

    By ComputerMaster86, March 29, 2019
    • 2 replies
    • 3.5k views
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    • ComputerMaster86
    • March 29, 2019

24. Experience with minor parcel subdivisions?

    By Renerabbitt, January 10, 2020
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    • parkwest
    • January 10, 2020

25. Access stairs

    By ash123456, March 26, 2021
    • 1 reply
    • 2.6k views
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    • mborean
    • March 29, 2021