Code Questions Archives - Page 3 of 16

April 13, 2023

If there are any Code geeks with a Commentary version of 2018 IRC, can you help me understand something?Looking at Table R302.1(1), it appears that the minimum separation for a…

April 6, 2023

Hello guys, I'm not sure what is supposed to be the minimum distance between the toilet flange and a sink drain (see picture) by the IPC code. Is it 30"?…

April 2, 2023

I currently have a 9x9’ laundry room with an exit to my yard, with our electrical subpanel (main panel is in garage) over the dryer. There is a utility sink…

March 30, 2023

There is much information available on drilling into an LVL beam but very little concerning drilling  a hole in a structural LVL post.  I need a small hole for an…

March 28, 2023

Can you drill holes vertical to one another in LVL? My opinion is that this is a sloppy job and electricians should have first checked with me, then if we…

March 28, 2023

hi, I'm a homeowner working on an addition and as you can see in the picture, there's a continuous 20' header all the way across the back wall of the…

March 23, 2023

I want to cut a 16' wide opening in my exposed, hollow block foundation wall to make a walkout basement. What size and type of header should i use.

March 9, 2023

Hi All, I'm looking to replace these 2 windows with a 2 wide double hung or perhaps picture window.  This is a dormer on the second floor.My question is about the header…

March 2, 2023

Good day all,I have been stymied by the following construction detail (see pic). One inspector says it doesn’t need a header above the door unless engineered plans say it does…

January 25, 2023

Hey everyone!  First time poster here... I'm looking to repurpose unfinished attic space to create a bathroom, but our existing water heater vent pipe runs up from the garage and…