Oct 30, 2024 · the balcony is 2224 sq ft. it is like a area, when the board member take a break during the meeting, can breath some fresh air, or if the board room holding an event, wine …

Jan 30, 2017 · New owner wants to convert the second floor to extend seating upstairs. First floor is 1,000 SF with 47 occupant load and has 2 exits. Internal stairs lead to the second floor …

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 …

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 …

Oct 16, 2009 · If we look at NFPA 101 we see the following verbiage. How does this differ from the IBC? 12.2.4.5 Balconies or mezzanines having an occupant load not exceeding 50 shall be …

Nov 2, 2009 · If the balcony is 6' across, that means that no part of the joist bay is more than 3' away from a vent. Compare that to CBC 1202.2.1, where the entire top 3' of an attic can be …

Feb 12, 2021 · Hi All. We have a 3 story office building in a warmer climate that has a central courtyard and fountain that employees and the public can assess. There are also central …

Oct 27, 2009 · Egress from a balcony is not similar to a sidewalk, since a balcony's egress is restricted to what the building provides. It is an outdoor area subject to Section 1004.5. If the …

Oct 30, 2009 · It's not a corridor -- it's a balcony. The applicant also needs to tell you what the occupancy classification of the second floor is. Then you look in chapter 10 and determine if …

Oct 16, 2009 · In Type B units, where Exception 5 to Section 1010.1.5 permits a 4-inch (102 mm) elevation change at the door, the threshold height on the exterior side of the door shall not …