Oct 27, 2009 · Egress from a balcony is not similar to a sidewalk, since a balcony's egress is restricted to what the building provides. It is an outdoor area subject to Section 1004.5. If the …

Nov 1, 2012 · I am asking for your opinion about the various terms used in the IRC to describe exterior walking surfaces: Deck, Porch, Patio, Balcony. After 16 years of teaching deck codes …

Jan 20, 2012 · A balcony, deck or porch of a certain size requires a receptacle and many configurations below 20 sq. ft. must be included. That is not all inclusive. At a point, the size …

Oct 19, 2009 · A new apartment located on floor 20 will have an outdoor balcony that is accessed only from within the individual dwelling unit. But the balcony needs to be 7 inches above the …

Jan 25, 2019 · Section 705.2 Cornices, eave overhangs, exterior balconies and similar projections extending beyond the exterior wall shall conform to the requirements of this section and …

Oct 16, 2009 · Meaning persons on the balcony will egress from the balcony through this door, into the dwelling unit, then along the MOE. Does that then nullify the above IBC Section …

Jan 18, 2017 · I have a multifamily housing development that (for your purposes of visualizing the MOE) looks like a 5 story "motel". It has an exterior egress balcony at each level with unit …

Oct 14, 2011 · A balcony and the area beneath it would count, as the balcony is a projection of the floor. When I was in direct enforcement,I also would start with the outside dimensions and …

Nov 8, 2018 · As such, the separation between units must extend to the exterior of the roofed area, i.e. the edge of the balcony, not 8" shy of the edge of the balcony as shown" Condition in …

Nov 2, 2009 · It is a fire rated balcony assembly (1 hour). That means the vertical face of the balcony floor is a continuous rim joist, and the underside of the balcony is exterior fire rated …