
Garage distance separation from dwelling - Section R309
Dec 4, 2009 · Re: Garage distance separation from dwelling - Section R309 Uncle Bob, That's how I see it (I just don't believe it). I would not interpret measuring from overhang. Any other …
S-1 & S-2 Regarding Parking Garage - The Building Code Forum
Jan 7, 2015 · Because this garage is over 1,000 SF it falls outside the scope of a "private garage" and is, for code purposes, a "public garage". Section 311.3 Classifies "Parking garages, open …
Equipment Bollard in a Residential Garage - The Building Code …
Oct 20, 2009 · Re: Equipment Bollard in a Residential Garage We have a minimum 36 inch high 2" schedule 40 iron pipe embedded in the garage slab. We also have two alternates that are …
Can a HVAC be located in garage to feed house only?
Jul 21, 2020 · Ran across something yesterday. Noticed they had a HVAC direct vent furnace in garage to feed a portion of a house. No takeoffs for garage from this system, however was …
Habitable Space Exiting into a Garage | The Building Code Forum
May 21, 2025 · The habitable space only accessed through the garage is a private hair salon, I believe this would be considered habitable space? The other rooms only accessed through the …
Is a Specific Type of Separation Required Between a Private …
Oct 16, 2009 · If the garage is located beneath any habitable space, the separation requirements are more stringent, necessitating the use of 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum board or a …
Garage pedestrian door size | The Building Code Forum
Nov 24, 2025 · I have a single car garage with a sectional overhead door, I have space on one stucco wall for a 24 x 75 pedestrian door. will that size be acceptable since it is not the main …
Garage Step and Slope - The Building Code Forum
Nov 15, 2020 · Garage floor surfaces shall be of approved noncombustible material. The area of floor used for parking of automobiles or other vehicles shall be sloped to facilitate the …
2024 Portal Frames | The Building Code Forum
Apr 1, 2024 · In the picture provided, I would say that is still a single portal frame opening. I think the intent was to prevent two portal frames immediately adjacent to each other using a …
Step from garage into House?? | The Building Code Forum
Jul 22, 2019 · I do not see anywhere in the IRC 2015 that requires a step from the garage into the house. I saw the opening penetrations R302.5 & Garage section R309. Is the step still a …