Building & Fire Safety
Code Interpretations - 2000 Code Cycle
International Building Code
| Maximum area of a non separated use structure containing a private garage with U occupancy. | |
| Separation required between R2/U and between R3/U. | CIC # 00002 |
| When is a vertical exit enclosure required for an interior stair. | CIC # 00015 |
| Are thumb turns allowed on an exit door? | CIC # 00026 |
| Is an exit door that's not a "required" exit still an exit that is subject to all the requirements of exits? | CIC # 00027 |
| What kind of materials are allowed for floors of toilet and bathing rooms other than in dwelling units? | CIC # 00041 |
International Residential Code
| What are the Garage/Residence separation requirements based on our local amendments to the code? | |
| Floor and landing requirements for exterior doors in residences. | CIC # 00017 |
| Is there a requirement for fire blocking between second floor space and adjacent attic space over the first floor open to the floor ceiling assembly? | CIC # 00029 |
| Clarification on safety glazing requirement and exception where glazing located within 24 inches of door (in closed position)? | CIC # 00038 |
National Electric Code
| Should electric tags expire at temporary power installations at Christmas tree lots, haunted houses, etc.? |
Uniform Plumbing Code
| Freeze protection for plumbing located in the floor/ceiling assembly above a garage. | |
| Gas shut off valve at range/oven that is sealed to countertop. | CIC # 00019 |
Uniform Mechanical Code
No code interpretations at this time.
Pool Code
No code interpretations at this time.