Nov 1, 2012 · Balcony: I find this to only be different for structural design purposes. A "balcony" as might be commonly used to describe a small master bedroom deck is really no different than a …

Nov 2, 2009 · It is a fire rated balcony assembly (1 hour). That means the vertical face of the balcony floor is a continuous rim joist, and the underside of the balcony is exterior fire rated …

Mar 30, 2021 · Are there any accessibility requirements for balconies for a Type A dwelling unit? I was thinking at the very least that I need a turning radius, but I'm not seeing anything in the …

Jan 25, 2019 · Section 705.2 Cornices, eave overhangs, exterior balconies and similar projections extending beyond the exterior wall shall conform to the requirements of this section and …

Oct 16, 2009 · Section 903.3.1.2.1 of the International Fire Code requires sprinkler protection to be provided for exterior balconies and ground floor patios of dwelling units where the building is of …

Apr 16, 2021 · This topic pertains to a buidling in Florida. The building code official for our project is interepreting the opening for an inset balcony as the opening in an exterior wall and thereby …

Nov 27, 2019 · 2. You did not specify the type of "drain'" will be on the balcony. For example, if the secondary drains are through-the-wall scuppers and downspouts instead of deck drains, note …

Jan 2, 2024 · To be considered open, the opening shall be not less than 50 percent of the height of the enclosing wall, with the top of the openings not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) above the top …

May 16, 2016 · The balcony shall be accessible in accordance with IBC section 1107.3 and A117.1 section 1104.4.2 for Type B. In new construction for threshold higher the 1/2-inch (303.4) shall …

Aug 8, 2019 · A glass railing at a roof top would certainly have to be addressed as a parapet, applying the positive wall pressure and the negative roof pressure in combination. Because …