Deck, porch, patio, balcony? | The Building Code Forum
Nov 1, 2012 · Balcony: I find this to only be different for structural design purposes. A "balcony" as might be commonly used to describe a small master bedroom deck is really no different than a deck, unless it is a fully cantilevered structure. I find the only reason to differentiate a balcony would be for prescriptive structural design purposes.
How do you vent a 1-hour rated balcony floor? - The Building …
Nov 2, 2009 · It is a fire rated balcony assembly (1 hour). That means the vertical face of the balcony floor is a continuous rim joist, and the underside of the balcony is exterior fire rated gyp board, with a layer of stucco over that, for aesthetics to match the wall finishes.
When is does theater stadium-style seating get called a "balcony"?
Nov 2, 2009 · balcony, gallery or press box and at least one leading directly to an exit. 1 a platform that projects from the wall of a building and is enclosed by a parapet or railing 2 an interior projecting gallery in a public building (as a theater) Balcony." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 10 July 2014. . seem like you have
Egress from Balcony back into Building
Oct 30, 2009 · It's not a corridor -- it's a balcony. The applicant also needs to tell you what the occupancy classification of the second floor is. Then you look in chapter 10 and determine if the proposed balcony qualifies as a space with a single means of egress, and what the maximum exit access travel distance is for the occupancy classification.
Lock on Balcony Door in R-2 Apartment - The Building Code Forum
Nov 30, 2018 · In a new construction (IBC 2015) R-2 residential apartment building, there are balconies with dividers to prevent occupants from accessing the neighboring balcony. The dividers can be circumvented by occupants, so locks are desired for security purposes to prevent others from entering the...
Exterior Balcony Egress - The Building Code Forum
Nov 23, 2016 · I realized that there is no egress when the building is locked up because the balcony is only accessed from the adjacent 2nd floor space (no exterior stairs). I can't find where IBC addresses such a situation and I wonder what allows a hotel room balcony to be locked from the inside. Does anyone know if this is allowed and where IBC addresses it?
FHA and the raised balcony - The Building Code Forum
Oct 19, 2009 · But the balcony needs to be 7 inches above the finish floor of the interior floor - creating the need for either a step up to the balcony or a ramp. Question: Does the designer need to include a ramp or can the designer include a note and other items to ensure "adaptability" if the tenant needs to install a ramp at a later date?
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 the balcony, then the area of the balcony is included in the gross floor area of the story and is subject to applicable occupant loads per Table 1004 ...
How to vent a balcony with finished living space below?
Jan 30, 2013 · I have a 10'x12' balcony with half-walls on three sides and a full wall with a sliding glass door to living space on the 4th side. Below the balcony is finished living space. My concern is how to appropriately vent the balcony since it is technically a …
Balcony Drainage - The Building Code Forum
Oct 31, 2014 · 2. You did not specify the type of "drain'" will be on the balcony. For example, if the secondary drains are through-the-wall scuppers and downspouts instead of deck drains, note that (depending on the applicable plumbing code) scuppers may require much larger area than the initial calculation suggests for a round deck drain.