Code Questions Archives - Page 13 of 16

June 25, 2020

In the Jan 2020 Issue 288 "Know the Code-Top Ten Water Heater Violations", the article states the TPRV must discharge in the same room. My water heater is in the…

June 17, 2020

It's been asked, and I'm pretty sure it is not within code. But I'd like to post again for confirmation (see attachment). Looks like the drain from the dishwasher in…

May 26, 2020

There is a new foundation wall that is part of a few new additions to the house. But this wall is 8" thick 5' tall with 3' above ground. Its…

May 17, 2020

I'm completely redoing the plumbing in my house. I have a 3" VERTICAL stack that I want to connect to a 4" HORIZONTAL waste line in the basement floor. Could…

April 30, 2020

After consulting with a professional plumber, I assembled a drain array for an upstairs toilet, shower, and sink. The structural realities of the situation required me to elbow the 3"…

April 30, 2020

I have a situation where a short (five risers) run of stairs ends at the floor next to a wall, forcing the user to turn left.The proposed stairs are 48"…

April 22, 2020

I’m Building a lean to carport with a wide rib metal roofing.  Aiming for a 2-12 pitch, possibly 3-12.Anyone know if 2x6 on 16” center strong enough? 24” OC okay?…

March 24, 2020

Hello,I'm trying to plan for a small entry deck with a small roof covering the deck. A drawing is attached. Ideally I think it would be best to have the…

March 15, 2020

Planning to add insulation between rafters and wanted to make sure the result meets code.  Could use some help, please.The roof is 7/12 pitch, horizontal span just under 12', 2x6…

February 24, 2020

What is the distance that I should have on the sides from the fire box?My bookcase will stick out from fireplace so what’s the distance do they need to be…