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  1. 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 …

  2. Equipment Bollard in a Residential Garage - The Building Code …

    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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 16' Garage Door Headers - The Building Code Forum

    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 …

  5. Garage distance separation from dwelling - Section R309

    Dec 4, 2009 · Re: Garage distance separation from dwelling - Section R309 Uncle Bob, That's how I see it (I just don't believe it). I would not interpret measuring from overhang. Any other …

  6. Slab in unheated garage - The Building Code Forum

    Aug 12, 2021 · Now retired and just want to build a garage, so this is a NYS Residential Code question. Where does the code - IRC close enough - tell me a slab on grade garage floor in …

  7. Step from garage into House?? - The Building Code Forum

    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 …

  8. 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?

  9. 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 …

  10. GFCI Required for Freezer in Garage - The Building Code Forum

    Oct 17, 2009 · It appears that the 2008 NEC has removed the exception for freezers in the garage (dedicated outlet); and now requires "all" receptacles to be GFCI in the...