
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.
What Use Group Would an Ice Cream Shop Be? - The Building Code …
Oct 19, 2009 · 2012 IBC - What use group would an ice cream shop be? Assembly? Mercantile?
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?
Mini-Class: Unlocking Chapter 1 of the 2024 IBC – Scope and ...
Oct 16, 2009 · Chapter 1 of the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) establishes the foundation for how the code is applied, enforced, and interpreted. It outlines the scope, purpose, and administrative …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
IBC 2009 1007.8 Two-way communication - The Building Code Forum
Dec 7, 2010 · I'm working on the design of a three story apartment building for seniors. The local jurisdiction recently adopted the 2009 IBC and is insisting that I provide two-way communication at …