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  1. Garage pedestrian door size | The Building Code Forum

    Nov 24, 2025 · I have a single car garage with a sectional overhead door, I have space on one stucco wall for a 24 x 75 pedestrian door. will that size be acceptable since it is not the main egress door?

  2. 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 or …

  3. Garage distance separation from dwelling - Section R309

    Dec 4, 2009 · Re: Garage distance separation from dwelling - Section R309 Uncle Bob, That's how I see it (I just don't believe it). I would not interpret measuring from overhang. Any other comments on …

  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 common header. …

  5. 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?

  6. 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 your garage is …

  7. Exit Access Stair in Open Parking Garage - Exit Discharge

    Nov 9, 2020 · Typically an exit access stair is locate inboard with the exit travel distance continuing beyond the stair to the exit door, but not in this case due to the open parking garage exception.

  8. 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 the …

  9. What is a garage? | The Building Code Forum

    Mar 16, 2023 · My local code enforcement official here in Maine said that I am allowed to build a structure if it is a one-story garage. The thing is, I can't find a definition of what a garage is either in …

  10. Car Ramp maximum slope - The Building Code Forum

    Apr 11, 2016 · Parking garages, other than private garages, shall be classified as public parking garages and shall comply with the provisions of Sections 406.4.2 through 406.4.8 and shall be classified as …