
Minimum Floor Slope for Drainage - The Building Code Forum
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 …
S-1 & S-2 Regarding Parking Garage - The Building Code Forum
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 …
Garage Open Air Calculations - The Building Code Forum
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 …
2024 Portal Frames - The Building Code Forum
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 …
HVAC in a garage - The Building Code Forum
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 …
Elevation of ignition source - The Building Code Forum
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 …
Private Garages - The Building Code Forum
Aug 9, 2010 · Is a private garage also a parking garage. I can see this answer going both ways, with out the aid of definitions. Or is a parking garage the same as an open garage only with …
Vehicle Repair Facility - Use Group & Occupancy? - The Building …
Dec 5, 2013 · 5248 s.f. MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE GARAGE a. MAINTENANCE BAY: 2569 S.F b. STORAGE ROOM: 852 S.F. (INCIDENTAL TO …
Minimum Clear Height for Parking Garage - The Building Code …
Aug 2, 2017 · Does IBC specify a minimum clear height is for parking garages? If so, in what section is this found?
fire separation in garages - The Building Code Forum
Mar 17, 2014 · When constructing split entry's, we alway's framed around the steel I-beam and post in the garage, installed gyp and taped the seams. Same on the fur-down (duct …