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  1. Deck, porch, patio, balcony? - The Building Code Forum

    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 …

  2. One balcony joist bay vent, or two required?

    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, …

  3. CBC exterior 3rd floor balcony egress | The Building Code Forum

    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 …

  4. 1-Hour Rated Balcony | The Building Code Forum

    Aug 26, 2020 · The upper unit has a balcony that extends over the front porch of the lower unit supported by 6x6 posts. The plans examiner is requiring that the balcony floor have a 1-hour …

  5. Vents at fire rated balcony construction - The Building Code Forum

    Nov 2, 2009 · Picture a type V-A apartment building with private balconies stacked over each other. You've used a membrane assembly (say, type X purple gyp board with stucco) on the …

  6. Are Exterior Balcony/ Walkways Included in Occupant Load?

    Feb 12, 2021 · Hi All. We have a 3 story office building in a warmer climate that has a central courtyard and fountain that employees and the public can assess. There are also central …

  7. Gas grill on condo balcony - The Building Code Forum

    Oct 16, 2009 · Can you use a gas grill on a condo balcony? Does it matter if the condo is 2 stories or 6 stories?

  8. Dwelling unit separation at balcony - The Building Code Forum

    Nov 8, 2018 · As such, the separation between units must extend to the exterior of the roofed area, i.e. the edge of the balcony, not 8" shy of the edge of the balcony as shown" Condition in …

  9. Exterior Balcony Egress | The Building Code Forum

    Nov 22, 2016 · I have an exterior balcony off of a 2nd floor lunch area in a school. I realized that there is no egress when the building is locked up because the balcony is only accessed from …

  10. Receptacles at balconies - The Building Code Forum

    Jan 20, 2012 · A balcony, deck or porch of a certain size requires a receptacle and many configurations below 20 sq. ft. must be included. That is not all inclusive. At a point, the size …