Nov 1, 2012 · I am asking for your opinion about the various terms used in the IRC to describe exterior walking surfaces: Deck, Porch, Patio, Balcony. After 16 years of teaching deck codes and 10 years …

Jun 9, 2025 · Balcony location If an "L" shaped building has a balcony terminating at the inside leg of the building portion that extends past the balcony edge at a right angle, then the balcony complies with …

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 roof projects over …

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 tasting, …

Oct 19, 2009 · A new apartment located on floor 20 will have an outdoor balcony that is accessed only from within the individual dwelling unit. But the balcony needs to be 7 inches above the finish floor 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 permitted to be …

Nov 2, 2009 · There was a previous thread where we had discussed continuous balcony vents, and up until now, I assumed that only one continuous vent was required per CBC 2304.12.2.5, which states: …

Oct 16, 2009 · Can you use a gas grill on a condo balcony? Does it matter if the condo is 2 stories or 6 stories?

Nov 8, 2018 · As such, the separation between units must extend to the exterior of the roofed area, i.e. the edge of the balcony, not 8" shy of the edge of the balcony as shown" Condition in screenshot …

Jan 18, 2017 · I have a multifamily housing development that (for your purposes of visualizing the MOE) looks like a 5 story "motel". It has an exterior egress balcony at each level with unit doors and …