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 …
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 …
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: …
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, …
Balconies & Mezzanines Means of Egress - The Building Code Forum
Oct 16, 2009 · If we look at NFPA 101 we see the following verbiage. How does this differ from the IBC? 12.2.4.5 Balconies or mezzanines having an occupant load not exceeding 50 shall be permitted to be …
Exterior egress balcony | The Building Code Forum
Jan 18, 2017 · I have a multifamily housing development that (for your purposes of visualizing the MOE) looks like a 5 story "motel". It has an exterior egress balcony at each level with unit doors and …
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 …
High-Rise Sliding Door...Egress? - The Building Code Forum
Oct 16, 2009 · Meaning persons on the balcony will egress from the balcony through this door, into the dwelling unit, then along the MOE. Does that then nullify the above IBC Section 1010.1.7 Exception …