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, …

Oct 17, 2023 · IBC section 1009 is Accessible Means of Egress, so if an elevator isn't part of a required accessible means of egress nothing in 1009 would apply. That said, I'm an old man …

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, …

Nov 28, 2023 · Absolutely. That said, IBC section 1509.1 is the general requirements for roof coverings. I believe you are looking at section 509.1, and Table 509.1. The table refers to "In …

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 …

IBC 2012 1005.7.1 states "Doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches." If I have a door that when swung open 180 degrees is clear of the required …

Mar 6, 2025 · There is no IBC definition of "Hotel"; it is either a transient or nontransient residential building. Only "transient" is defined, and anything that is not covered by the "transient" …

Oct 18, 2009 · The project is a two-story office building and per the IBC (2021 edition), two-story stairways are permitted to be unenclosed provided the travel distances from the second story …

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...

Dec 19, 2013 · In accordance with IBC 2015 Section 1028.5 and NFPA 101 Section 7.7.1, exits shall discharge at a public way or exit discharge shall provide "direct and unobstructed access …