
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.
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?
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 …
2021 IBC Canopy applicable code sections
Oct 5, 2023 · The IBC definition of "building": [A] BUILDING. Any structure utilized or intended for supporting or sheltering any occupancy. Since this canopy doesn't appear to be an extension of the …
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?
Group E Occupancies Explained - IBC 305 (2024) - The Building Code …
Oct 16, 2009 · Do you agree with the following interpretation and summary of this important section? Definition and Scope of Group E Occupancies: Group E occupancy primarily involves buildings or …
Elevator requirement in IBC - The Building Code Forum
May 1, 2024 · Is there any requirement in the IBC that 2 story buildings with 3000 sf or larger floor plates require an elevator? I cannot find anywhere that even says when an elevator is required other than …
Egress through Intervening Spaces - The Building Code Forum
Feb 17, 2022 · It was mentioned that the path cannot cross through intervening spaces. The large room is the Multipurpose/Gym. I've been making evac signs as such for a while and this is the first I've …
Equipment Platforms: IBC or OSHA - The Building Code Forum
Mar 29, 2022 · I'm trying to locate any specific language in the 2015 IBC ("code") regarding when to use OSHA for the means of egress and design of walkway/stairs that serve equipment platforms. I find it …