Building Codes and Compliance

124 topics in this forum

1. Energy Code

   By jtcapa1, November 6, 2015
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   • 6.3k views
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   • DRAWZILLA
   • November 6, 2015

2. Guardrail Structural Analysis

   By Joe_Carrick, April 28, 2018
   • 6 replies
   • 6.2k views
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   • Richard_Morrison
   • April 29, 2018

3. Code Approved Stairs

   By CJSpud, June 13, 2014
   • 6 replies
   • 6.1k views
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   • Dennis_Gavin
   • June 16, 2014

4. ICC and Fair Use Copyright Question Answered

   By para-CAD, May 9, 2018   

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

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     • icc
     • international code council
     • irc 2015
     • irc 2018
   • 2 replies
   • 6k views
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   • para-CAD
   • May 9, 2018

5. Fire Break Wall Between Existing Home and New ADU

   By DesignPro-Diane, June 21, 2018   

   • fire wall
   • fire break wall
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     • 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

6. Product Approval

   By RGWhite, July 14, 2021
   • 2 replies
   • 5.6k views
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   • RGWhite
   • July 17, 2021

7. Performance Title 24 Calcs

   By Renerabbitt, March 7, 2022
   • 6 replies
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   • jorgearaya
   • March 31, 2022

8. Ship Ladder Code Requirements?

   By LevisL, May 2, 2018
   • 2 replies
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   • LevisL
   • May 8, 2018

9. Fire rated wall vs non-combustible covering

   By flightcrazed, March 12, 2025
   • 12 replies
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   • JKEdmo
   • April 10, 2025

10. Virtual inspections (is it the future?)

    By rgardner, June 27, 2020
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    • DzinEye
    • June 29, 2020

11. IBHS Fortified for Safer Living (FFSL)

    By Potential_Custmr, August 19, 2018   

    • code+
    • 2 replies
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    • Robert_N
    • October 10, 2018

12. Gas Cooktop- Make-Up Air Requirements & Design

    By cajunland, January 12, 2023
    • 6 replies
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    • Bob-Roraback
    • January 13, 2023

13. Accessory Structure Question

    By Joe_Carrick, February 9, 2021
    • 6 replies
    • 5.3k views
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    • MikeCSD
    • January 7, 2022

14. Wisconsin Building Codes

    By djhplanning, December 21, 2020
    • 1 reply
    • 5.1k views
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    • rgardner
    • December 21, 2020

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

    By DCB123, November 1, 2018   

    • chief details
    • sip panels
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      • sip panels
      • sip
      • sip drawings
      • sip pdf details
    • 0 replies
    • 5.1k views
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    • DCB123
    • November 1, 2018

16. Rescheck for Basement Finish…

    By tinadelllic, December 29, 2023   

    • basement
    • rescheck
    • 3 replies
    • 5.1k views
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    • deaconjj
    • July 7, 2024

17. Experience with minor parcel subdivisions?

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

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

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

19. Low Pitch Roofs under 4:12

    By K80Guy, October 18, 2020
    • 1 reply
    • 5k views
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    • robdyck
    • October 21, 2020

20. Fire Rated Wall correction method?

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

21. Confusion with Code interpretation for "Curved" winders vs Spiral

    By John_B, June 30, 2024
    • 6 replies
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    • para-CAD
    • August 14, 2024

22. California ADU Solar Requitrements

    By builtright3, January 16, 2023
    • 2 replies
    • 4.9k views
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    • builtright3
    • January 16, 2023

23. 1 hour fire-rated eaves - can I have a gutter? California

    By BurlwoodStudio, March 13, 2024
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    • BurlwoodStudio
    • March 13, 2024

24. Safety Glazing in Windows

    By ComputerMaster86, March 29, 2019
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    • ComputerMaster86
    • March 29, 2019

25. Is there an Exception for Private Bath for ADA Compliance

    By 5FT-20Designs, March 17, 2024
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    • 5FT-20Designs
    • March 27, 2024