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 …

Oct 20, 2009 · Re: Equipment Bollard in a Residential Garage We have a minimum 36 inch high 2" schedule 40 iron pipe embedded in the garage slab. We also have two alternates that are …

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 …

Oct 17, 2009 · Re: 16' Garage Door Headers conarb said: It's not that simple, almost all garage door headers require portal design, and usually narrow portals integrated with the header, this …

Apr 1, 2024 · In the picture provided, I would say that is still a single portal frame opening. I think the intent was to prevent two portal frames immediately adjacent to each other using a …

Jul 22, 2019 · I do not see anywhere in the IRC 2015 that requires a step from the garage into the house. I saw the opening penetrations R302.5 & Garage section R309. Is the step still a …

Feb 19, 2010 · The requirement for the 18" elevation of an ignition source in a private garage applies to any appliance capable of generating a spark, flame or glow due to heat. We …

Jan 12, 2012 · Codes do not permit duct openings in a residential attached garage, for obvious reasons. I ran across one yesterday where it appears that the contractor is placing an air …

Oct 19, 2009 · Irc The building code requires that a garage floor be sloped towards the door, but does not specify a minimum slope. It is usually 1/8” to 1/4” per foot. Here is the citation from …

Nov 9, 2022 · Isn't that the same as the SF of the floor? Specific example: In an open parking garage, if each level is separated by a 2 hour rated floor assembly, then each level is a "fire …