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.
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, …
Means of Egress Sizing - explained - The Building Code Forum
Mar 6, 2014 · Hi, When sizing a means of egress, I find 1005.3.2 (IBC 2012). I am working on a one-story fast food restaurant (Occupancy A-2) we have an occupant load of 93. When I …
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, …
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...
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Shaft vs. Chase - The Building Code Forum
Jun 8, 2017 · The term "chase" isn't defined in the IBC and the term "chases" is only mentioned 3 times (408.5.2, 2104.1.4, and 3412.6.3 (2012 IBC)). I find UL listings for both chases and …