
S-1 & S-2 Regarding Parking Garage - The Building Code Forum
Jan 7, 2015 · Because this garage is over 1,000 SF it falls outside the scope of a "private garage" and is, for code purposes, a "public garage". Section 311.3 Classifies "Parking garages, open or …
Path of egress not thru garage needed for non-living space above ...
Feb 12, 2025 · Just "garage" gets a little messy. To me it's a place to park cars and store stuff but I look at some and it's got more space and stuff to totally repair and maintain cars with lifts and all, along …
Garage Open Air Calculations - The Building Code Forum
Dec 18, 2011 · I am designing a garage, and trying to achieve natural ventilation. I think I have achieved the required 20% open, as well as 40% perimeter open as per IBC 2006, but what if your garage is …
Garage pedestrian door size | The Building Code Forum
Nov 24, 2025 · I have a single car garage with a sectional overhead door, I have space on one stucco wall for a 24 x 75 pedestrian door. will that size be acceptable since it is not the main egress door?
Minimum Clear Height for Parking Garage - The Building Code Forum
Aug 2, 2017 · Does IBC specify a minimum clear height is for parking garages? If so, in what section is this found?
Group U private garage building - The Building Code Forum
Jul 5, 2023 · Each private garage shall be not greater than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) in area. Multiple private garages are permitted in a building where each private garage is separated from the other …
When is a portal frame not needed for a garage door?
Feb 28, 2025 · Typically when I draw a garage I just default to the portal frame since they're usually narrow in my area; not much meat on either side of the door. I have one coming up that is, for once, …
Egress Door From Garage | The Building Code Forum
Oct 16, 2009 · My attached garage has a man door, and my detached garage has a man door. On the other hand, under the IBC an overhead garage door is allowed to be used as a required exit door for …
What is a garage? | The Building Code Forum
Mar 16, 2023 · My local code enforcement official here in Maine said that I am allowed to build a structure if it is a one-story garage. The thing is, I can't find a definition of what a garage is either in …
S-1 Motor Vehicle Storage VERSUS S-2 Enclosed Parking Garage
Jan 12, 2023 · Is the following facility an S-1 Storage or S-2 Parking Garage? 7,000 SF metal building - fully enclosed with garage doors and walk doors for access - for parking church vans (all smaller …