Code Questions Archives - Page 11 of 16

Spans for center beams on decks
March 21, 2021

Hi,I was wondering if someone can point me in the right direction? I’m trying to design a fairly large deck ( 30’ wide and 20’ deep). Due to it it’s…
reframe 24 OC wall?
March 9, 2021

I'm currently renovating a home. I'm a home owner who has some has some past renovation experience but I'm not even close to an expert. For this renovation, I opted…
Joist vs joist beam?
February 10, 2021

Hey folks- I am running drain lines on a house I am building for myself, and one of my 3" branch lines runs into a triple 2x12 joist beam. I…
Bearing wall on 4″ concrete slab
January 26, 2021

I would like to build some bearing walls on an existing 4" slab. Assuming 3000psi concrete which is sitting on 3000psi sand, the loads would not be significant. But as…
Work shop roof design – 24×14
January 19, 2021

Looking for some help understanding the code around cathedral roof design and collar tie requirements when not using ceiling joists. im trying to draw up my plans for the city but…
stairway stringers and treads
January 19, 2021

I found an old post from 2016 about this rough idea but never had a final answer. 2 stringers of 2x12s sistered with 1/2" hardwood plywood between with lauan finished plywood…
Efficient wiring Circuits for Two Bathrooms
January 13, 2021

Hello;I am remodeling a 1916 home in Michigan with all new wiring. I have two bathrooms on the second floor. I want to add a Fan/Heater combo in each one,…
San Antonio city codes
January 13, 2021

The 2nd story has one main entrance and stairs on the back of the house from back porch. I want to eliminate the back stairs from 2nd story but I don’t…
Rim Joist as Header in Basement Window?
January 10, 2021

Hi all,I'm having a bit of trouble understanding the code requirements for headers under rim joists under IRC 2018. To summarize, does the rim joist that runs parallel to the…
Fiberglass Epoxy Resin Laminate for the Flat Roof in Oregon
January 3, 2021

Are there any roofing systems that use Epoxy/Polymer resin and fiberglass with gelcoat type of finish? Can't find anything on this in code for roofing materials, is this not a…

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