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  1. 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 …

  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. 16' Garage Door Headers - The Building Code Forum

    Oct 17, 2009 · Re: 16' Garage Door Headers conarb said: It's not that simple, almost all garage door headers require portal design, and usually narrow portals integrated with the header, this …

  4. 2024 Portal Frames - The Building Code Forum

    Apr 1, 2024 · In the picture provided, I would say that is still a single portal frame opening. I think the intent was to prevent two portal frames immediately adjacent to each other using a …

  5. Garage Open Air Calculations - The Building Code Forum

    Dec 18, 2011 · I am designing a garage, and trying to achieve natural ventilation. I think I have achieved the required 20% open, as well as 40% perimeter open as per IBC 2006, but what if …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. New construction attached garage slab - to bear or not bear on …

    Jun 14, 2025 · The diagram shows a section view of a draft of my new home. Cars will enter the two car garage towards you, over a 4' frost wall. There are two sections of 4' frost wall that …

  9. Garage - No Man Door | The Building Code Forum

    Oct 16, 2009 · Does a detached accessory structure, such as a garage, require a man door, or is the overhead door sufficient?

  10. 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 …