Code Questions Archives - Page 14 of 16

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…

February 21, 2020

In a remodel there is already 1/2" drywall on the ceiling which should be 1/2 hr fire rating.If a 2nd 1/2" sheet is added to the ceiling is this the…

February 20, 2020

R311.7.8.2 in the residential code states: "Continuity. Handrails for stairways shall be continuous for the full length of the flight, from a point directly above the top riser of the flight to…

February 8, 2020

I have a rough opening going into a basement that is not allowing me to build a U shaped staircase that can meet the requirements for riser, tread and headroom.So…

February 7, 2020

Would a footing drain still be required on a home with a wrap around porch? Is there any need for a similar drainage system around the parameter of the porch?…

January 22, 2020

The house is a 2 story 1925 Craftsman bungalow and it looks like a foundation was re-built around 1960. It is a crawl space with 20in tall unreinforced 6in wide…

January 18, 2020

I am doing my own treads and risers in my house. The staircase has temporary treads and we do not have flooring yet. Without the temporary treads, the distance from…

January 12, 2020

I have an autistic son who attempted to jump from the second floor. I would like to know the "maximum" height requirement for balcony and stairs. Attached is my current balcony.

December 27, 2019

I have an existing stair case in one garage bay that allows entrance into the house, into a very tiny mudroom/drop zone. About 2 feet over, I have a large…

December 21, 2019

I recently purchased a new home with a 929 sq ft. unfinished basement. The basement is essentially one open room (I am uploading a picture of the floor plan). My…