Egress Capacity Calculator - 2024 IBC
Interactive calculator for means of egress using 2024 IBC Section 1005, Table 1020.3, and Section 1010.1.1 for doors.
2021 IBC Canopy applicable code sections
Oct 5, 2023 · The IBC definition of "building": [A] BUILDING. Any structure utilized or intended for supporting or sheltering any occupancy. Since this canopy doesn't appear to be an extension of the …
Occupancy Classification for Townhouse: R-2 or R-3?
Oct 17, 2009 · R-2: "Residential occupancies containing more than two dwelling units" If each townhouse is a seperate structure, than it only contains one dwelling unit. That makes it R-3, yes?
1, single user, unisex toilet room in coffee shop, per 2021 IBC
Feb 24, 2025 · The IBC Commentary language for exception #5 confirms this. There is also the exception under the calculations portion , 2902.1.1, reading "Distribution of the sexes is not required …
Fire Separation Distance Between New and Existing Building with …
Feb 7, 2024 · From the 2021 IBC Commentary: The Commentary says: Fire separation distance is the distance from the exterior wall of the building to one of the three following locations, measured …
S-1 occupancy, occupant load | The Building Code Forum
Mar 15, 2022 · 2015 IBC, table 1004.1.2, what does a s-1 storage occupancy (repair garage with ordinary hazard) fall under for the occupant load factor? im thinking industrial at 200 sf per person
IBC Allowable Building Area Calculation - The Building Code Forum
Apr 18, 2021 · I'm an architect who unfortunately doesn't get a lot of new commercial construction projects so it's been a while since I had to calculate allowable area. I use the NJ Edition of the 2018 …
IBC 1013.8 window sill height and 4" opening limitation
2012 IBC 1013.8 states: Operable sections of windows shall not permit openings that allow passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere where such openings are located within 36 inches of the finished floor [and …
Handrail clearances IBC vs NFPA - The Building Code Forum
Oct 22, 2009 · Around here we never use NFPA 101 but it has come to my attention that NFPA 101 requires a 2 1/4" min clearance from the wall to the handrail. Is this a type-o with NFPA? We have …
Occupancy Question: Classrooms for Church under IBC 2006
Oct 21, 2009 · Code: IBC 2006 I would appreciate input regarding the proper occupancy classification for Church Classrooms in two senarios: 1. Free standing educational building of 10,000 sf. 2. 10,000 …