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, …
1006.2.1 Egress based on occupant load and common path of …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Fire rating of electrical equipment rooms - The Building Code Forum
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...
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 …
Changes in the 2024 International Building Code (IBC)
Oct 16, 2009 · The 2024 IBC® contains many important changes such as: Duties and powers of the building official: an overall reformat of Section 104 regulating duties of the building official, …
Intermediate handrails - minimum clear width? - The Building …
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 …
Area Calculation Clarification - The Building Code Forum
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 …
Door Encroachment Into Egress Corridor - The Building Code Forum
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 …