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  1. Private Garages - The Building Code Forum

    Aug 9, 2010 · Is a private garage also a parking garage. I can see this answer going both ways, with out the aid of definitions. Or is a parking garage the same as an open garage only with …

  2. Equipment Bollard in a Residential Garage - The Building Code …

    Oct 20, 2009 · Re: Equipment Bollard in a Residential Garage We have a minimum 36 inch high 2" schedule 40 iron pipe embedded in the garage slab. We also have two alternates that are …

  3. Minimum Floor Slope for Drainage - The Building Code Forum

    Oct 19, 2009 · Irc The building code requires that a garage floor be sloped towards the door, but does not specify a minimum slope. It is usually 1/8” to 1/4” per foot. Here is the citation from …

  4. Step from garage into House?? - The Building Code Forum

    Jul 22, 2019 · I do not see anywhere in the IRC 2015 that requires a step from the garage into the house. I saw the opening penetrations R302.5 & Garage section R309. Is the step still a …

  5. S-1 & S-2 Regarding Parking Garage - The Building Code Forum

    Jan 7, 2015 · Because this garage is over 1,000 SF it falls outside the scope of a "private garage" and is, for code purposes, a "public garage". Section 311.3 Classifies "Parking garages, open …

  6. Understanding "Fire Area" - The Building Code Forum

    Nov 9, 2022 · Isn't that the same as the SF of the floor? Specific example: In an open parking garage, if each level is separated by a 2 hour rated floor assembly, then each level is a "fire …

  7. Vehicle Repair Facility - Use Group & Occupancy? - The Building …

    Dec 5, 2013 · 5248 s.f. MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE GARAGE a. MAINTENANCE BAY: 2569 S.F b. STORAGE ROOM: 852 S.F. (INCIDENTAL TO …

  8. HVAC in a garage - The Building Code Forum

    Jan 12, 2012 · Codes do not permit duct openings in a residential attached garage, for obvious reasons. I ran across one yesterday where it appears that the contractor is placing an air …

  9. Elevation of ignition source - The Building Code Forum

    Feb 19, 2010 · The requirement for the 18" elevation of an ignition source in a private garage applies to any appliance capable of generating a spark, flame or glow due to heat. We …

  10. Vehicle storage | The Building Code Forum

    Jun 20, 2019 · The aggregate quantity of fuel stored in a parking garage will exceed the quantities per a control area for determining Group H, and every car has a fuel tank greater than 5 …