Building Codes and Compliance

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

122 topics in this forum

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

    By Bob-Roraback,
    • 1 reply
    • 7.3k views

  2. Undergrounding Utility Compliance

    By JimAlsup,
    • 13 replies
    • 7.3k views

  3. Foundation for Addition

    By JimAlsup,   
    • 8 replies
    • 7.1k views

  4. Raising family room floor

    By JimAlsup,
    • 15 replies
    • 10.6k views

  5. Hearth extension, woodburning fireplace, adjoining structure

    By GeneDavis,
    • 6 replies
    • 7.2k views

  6. Cad Details & PDF Files - Building with SIP Panels

    By DCB123,   
    • 0 replies
    • 4.9k views

  7. Guardrail Connection Details ?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 7 replies
    • 6.6k views

  8. CA Comparison to SoftPlan

    By Potential_Custmr,
    • 10 replies
    • 7.4k views

  9. ShelterWorks FasWall

    By Potential_Custmr,   
    • 0 replies
    • 3.7k views

  10. IBHS Fortified for Safer Living (FFSL)

    By Potential_Custmr,   
    • 2 replies
    • 5.1k views

  11. Fire Break Wall Between Existing Home and New ADU

    By DesignPro-Diane,   
    • 2 replies
    • 5.5k views

  12. Changed my perspective about plan review outsourcing

    By para-CAD,
    • 8 replies
    • 7.5k views

  13. ICC and Fair Use Copyright Question Answered

    By para-CAD,   
    • 2 replies
    • 5.5k views

  14. Ship Ladder Code Requirements?

    By LevisL,
    • 2 replies
    • 5.1k views

  15. Phantom Floor ?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 6 replies
    • 7.6k views

  16. Guardrail Structural Analysis

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 6 replies
    • 5.9k views

  17. R602.7.5 Supports for Headers

    By para-CAD,   
    • 19 replies
    • 23.1k views

  18. Electrical Panel Location ?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 6 replies
    • 9.5k views

  19. Dryer Vents

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 7 replies
    • 7.1k views

  20. CRC compliance for wall assembly U-Factors 1 2

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 34 replies
    • 18.7k views

  21. Foundation Footings

    By RobersonConstruc,   
    • 9 replies
    • 8k views

  22. drafting duplex 1 2

    By rispgiu,
    • 32 replies
    • 25.1k views

  23. Interior Air Quality

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 10 replies
    • 7.1k views

  24. Outside Wall Area

    By QualicoreHomes,
    • 16 replies
    • 9k views

  25. Stringer vs Carriage

    By Geyatautsilvsgi,
    • 10 replies
    • 23k views