Deck, porch, patio, balcony? - The Building Code Forum
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 …
FHA and the raised balcony - The Building Code Forum
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 …
Egress Balconies IBC SECTION1021 - The Building Code Forum
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 …
CBC exterior 3rd floor balcony egress | The Building Code Forum
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, …
balcony | The Building Code Forum
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 …
One balcony joist bay vent, or two required?
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: …
Receptacles at balconies - The Building Code Forum
Jan 20, 2012 · A balcony, deck or porch of a certain size requires a receptacle and many configurations below 20 sq. ft. must be included. That is not all inclusive. At a point, the size and or configuration of …
Dwelling unit separation at balcony - The Building Code Forum
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 …
2018 705.2 Projections | The Building Code Forum
Jan 25, 2019 · Section 705.2 Cornices, eave overhangs, exterior balconies and similar projections extending beyond the exterior wall shall conform to the requirements of this section and Section …
Can you establish egress from a bedroom to a 2nd floor balcony
Nov 24, 2023 · Unless the balcony offers a compliant exterior exit stair, it would not be a "means of egress" but it might qualify as an exterior area of refuge, or the door/window leading to the balcony …