Interactive calculator for means of egress using 2024 IBC Section 1005, Table 1020.3, and Section 1010.1.1 for doors.

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?

Dec 17, 2010 · Could anyone direct me to an IBC or NFPA code regarding the rating of electrical equipment rooms. In our jurisdiction, we routinely expect at least a...

Jul 22, 2015 · Chapter 11 of the IBC and Fair Housing guidelines are applicable SECTION R320 ACCESSIBILITY R320.1 Scope. Where there are four or more dwelling units or sleeping units in a …

Dec 23, 2020 · 2021 IBC Section 1006.2.1 requires that two exit or exit access doorways shall be provided to any space if the design occupant load or the common path of egress travel exceeds the …

Dec 19, 2013 · Does the IBC have a similar provision that clarifies the minimum width between handrails when an intermediate handrail is used? I couldn't find one. Note, the building is fully sprinklered so it …

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 …

Oct 14, 2011 · I have a somewhat basic (dumb?) question about area calculations - Reading through the 2009 IBC it defines building area as: 502.1AREA, BUILDING. The area included within surrounding …

IBC 2012 1005.7.1 states "Doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches." If I have a door that when swung open 180 degrees is clear of the required corridor width, …

Aug 6, 2024 · There is a strip mall building with no fire sprinkler system that contains three restaurants, each with an occupancy load of fewer than 100. Each restaurant is enclosed by 2-hour rated walls. …