Code Questions Archives - Page 6 of 16

Does NEC allow for splicing Service Entrance Wire?
June 24, 2022

I have attempted to look through the NEC to find the answer to my question, but can't find anything that concerns this subject. For part of this project expansion requires to…
Walkout basement studio egress
June 23, 2022

We are doing a basement studio apartment. It will have an exterior front door as well as a door to the garage. Do I need an egress window, and if…
Deck Beam Notching Code
June 23, 2022

I am currently building my first deck and ran into a height issue with how tall I poured my footers. I needed to lose about 2.5" in height between the…
Would like to verify understanding of window requirements per NYS Building Code
June 23, 2022

Just would like to verify my understanding of the Building Codes. If a space is not heated and finished, it is considers NOT to be habitable, and therefore, does not…
NYS Code and Permanent Wood Foundation’s
June 19, 2022

I am having difficulty in understanding NYS Codes concerning PWF's.I have four (was three) questions. Two about specific codes, and I can't find information in the Code to answer my…
NY State Code for Exterior Walls for Unoccupied spaces.
June 16, 2022

For New York State, what are the requirements for exterior walls for "UNOCCUPIED spaces"? This space is for mainly storage. I have attempted to read and understand the code, but…
Holes in Ibeams
June 9, 2022

The pictures are from a new build showing holes cut in the floor joists. Should I be concerned?
Concrete decking/patio
June 7, 2022

I am a homeowner, and a contractor poured new concrete too high against my foundation. Is there code/guidance on how high the concrete should be next to the foundation?
Frost Protected Shallow Foundations … in Rhode Island
June 7, 2022

All, I'm about one year out from a new garage project (detached, built of native rough lumber; should be fun), and about 2+ years out from a new house build. The…
PEX
April 27, 2022

How big of a hole do you need to drill in a studs if you are running 1/2” PEX through the interior wall? This is in Phoenix, AZ

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