When corridors are provided, Section 1020.1 of the International Building Code (IBC) establishes the required fire resistance rating of corridors within buildings and structures subject…
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Author : Building Code Trainer Is a Garage Floor Required to be Sloped? If a garage is used for parking vehicles, its floor is required…
Have you ever wondered how many carbon monoxide alarms you need installed throughout your home or where they need to be located? Section R315 of…
The California Green Building Standards Code, also known as the CALGreen Code, is the first state-mandated green building code in the United States. This code…
A winder stair is another type of tread within a stair system that the code allows in-lieu of a traditional tread. When a winder tread…
When it comes to the code requirements for residential showers, the International Residential Code (IRC) outlines the size, clearance, and dimensions for residential showers. The…
Looking to get a new roof? Or maybe its time to get yours checked? If your in the market to get some roof work done,…
The International Residential Code (IRC) requires glazing, in other terms glass, in hazardous locations around your home to be tempered. But where are these hazardous…
When it comes to the code requirements for residential showers, the International Residential Code (IRC) outlines the size, clearance, and dimensions for residential showers. The…
A ship ladder is another type of stair system that the code provides guidance on. However when provided it is very clear that the code…