Oct 27, 2009 · Egress from a balcony is not similar to a sidewalk, since a balcony's egress is restricted to what the building provides. It is an outdoor area subject to Section 1004.5. If the …

Nov 1, 2012 · I am asking for your opinion about the various terms used in the IRC to describe exterior walking surfaces: Deck, Porch, Patio, Balcony. After 16 years of teaching deck codes …

Oct 19, 2009 · A new apartment located on floor 20 will have an outdoor balcony that is accessed only from within the individual dwelling unit. But the balcony needs to be 7 inches above the …

Jun 9, 2025 · Balcony location If an "L" shaped building has a balcony terminating at the inside leg of the building portion that extends past the balcony edge at a right angle, then the balcony …

Oct 30, 2024 · the balcony is 2224 sq ft. it is like a area, when the board member take a break during the meeting, can breath some fresh air, or if the board room holding an event, wine …

Nov 2, 2009 · There was a previous thread where we had discussed continuous balcony vents, and up until now, I assumed that only one continuous vent was required per CBC 2304.12.2.5, …

Nov 24, 2023 · Unless the balcony offers a compliant exterior exit stair, it would not be a "means of egress" but it might qualify as an exterior area of refuge, or the door/window leading to the …

Jan 25, 2019 · Section 705.2 Cornices, eave overhangs, exterior balconies and similar projections extending beyond the exterior wall shall conform to the requirements of this section and …

Jan 18, 2017 · I have a multifamily housing development that (for your purposes of visualizing the MOE) looks like a 5 story "motel". It has an exterior egress balcony at each level with unit …

Oct 14, 2011 · A balcony and the area beneath it would count, as the balcony is a projection of the floor. When I was in direct enforcement,I also would start with the outside dimensions and …