Building Code Questions- Page 38 of 68
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Does code allow an exterior stud wall to be cantilevered over rim joist?
New Hampshire, Zone 6a/ 1400 feet Elevation: I am exploring a way to mitigate the thermal bridging at the rim joist of a double stud wall. Does building code allow…
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Main stack venting
I'm finishing tying in an addition to my existing slab on grade home and found the main stack vent on the existing house is about 6" into what will be…
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Any experts in Title 24, Part 6 out there?
In replacing a wall and adding insulation (home was built in 1961 and currently has no wall insulation) I am also adding two small windows to this south-facing wall. Because…
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How far apart must my HRV fresh air intake be from exhaust?
Just had an HRV installed and was expecting the fresh air intake to be on the front of my house because my furnace and water heater are vented on the…
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Shiplap in lieu of sheetrock – Questions regarding fire safety
I don't know if this is correct category to place this question in, but here's the deal: Building a living unit in a section of a post-frame building. The exterior…
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Furnace cold air return requirement with HRV
New build in Ontario with Zehnder ComfoAir 550 HRV (home run system - not tied into furnace) Does the furnace need traditional cold air returns in various rooms or can…
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I am going to put foundation drains around a detached garage. Where can I legally dump the water?
Is it legal to dump the water collected from the foundation drain into the gutters in the city streets?
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Deck footers
Good evening Everyone, I'm attempting to build my first deck this spring. I've dug holes for footings and just passed my footing inspection. The Deck code here in maryland dictates…
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Permanent wood foundation (PWF) backfill height?
All the documentation I've found on PWF basements never shows insulation under the slab floor. The allowed back fill heights are always referenced to the bottom of the bottom plate…
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15 minute thermal barrier
I have had 3" of Bayseal Closed cell foam sprayed into the exterior walls of my cabin. My intention was to apply 3/4" interlocking car siding over the insulation but…