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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. 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. …

  4. 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 …

  5. NC Garage Legal Finish Requirement | The Building Code Forum

    Jan 29, 2024 · The garage is 100% residential- not a business. The first floor has lights & outlets, the second floor only has a preexisting light fixture (exterior light) from the original house and no added …

  6. 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?

  7. S-1 Motor Vehicle Storage VERSUS S-2 Enclosed Parking Garage

    Jan 12, 2023 · Is the following facility an S-1 Storage or S-2 Parking Garage? 7,000 SF metal building - fully enclosed with garage doors and walk doors for access - for parking church vans (all smaller …

  8. Egress through a garage. | The Building Code Forum

    Apr 9, 2015 · A detached garage is not going to require egress in the same manner as a habitable space. How do you egress out of a garage itself?

  9. fire separation in garages - The Building Code Forum

    Mar 17, 2014 · When constructing split entry's, we alway's framed around the steel I-beam and post in the garage, installed gyp and taped the seams. Same on the fur-down (duct covering)and ceiling …

  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 …