Building Codes and Compliance

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

114 topics in this forum

  1. FAR - Floor Area Ratio 1 2

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 34 replies
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  2. California's New Law, SB1069, and ADUs

    By JJohnson,
    • 22 replies
    • 9.2k views

  3. Help with retaining walls

    By MBagshaw,   
    • 6 replies
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  4. IRC Fixture Clearance

    By ComputerMaster86,   
    • 3 replies
    • 3.7k views

  5. Structural Sizing (Beams, Joists, etc.) 1 2 3

    By jmyers,
    • 62 replies
    • 21.5k views

  6. Energy Code

    By jtcapa1,
    • 6 replies
    • 4.5k views

  7. Am I out of touch? Am I going nutty? 1 2 3

    By dshall,
    • 58 replies
    • 22.7k views

  8. What is the best way to depict Floating/Hanging walls?

    By Haunch,
    • 9 replies
    • 9.9k views

  9. Irc 501.3 (I-Joists To Be Sheetrocked) 1 2 3

    By Jay_on_Cape,
    • 59 replies
    • 15.1k views

  10. Need Help Creating An "egress Walkout" Basement

    By Barn_Project15,   
    • 2 replies
    • 5.5k views

  11. Code Approved Stairs

    By CJSpud,
    • 6 replies
    • 4.2k views

  12. Bedroom - Legal Closet ?

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 21 replies
    • 9.6k views

  13. Building Code Summary Appendix B Commercial

    By payettedesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.2k views

  14. 2012 Codes 1 2

    By KevinWaldron,
    • 47 replies
    • 13.1k views