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9 sections matching “IBC 406.3” for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IRC and IBC

  • IBC 406.3

    Private garages and carports

    • Private garages and carports meet 406.2 and 406.3, or 406.2 and 406.4.

    International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 4, Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and UseRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • IBC 406.3.1

    Classification

    • Private garages and carports are Group U, each up to 1,000 sq ft; multiple garages are separated by 1-hour construction.

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  • IBC 406.3.2

    Separation

    • Private garages next to dwelling units follow 406.3.2.1 and 406.3.2.2; others follow 508.

    Works withIBC 508

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  • IBC 406.3.3

    Carports

    • Carports are open on at least two sides, or they count as garages.

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  • IBC 406.3.2.1

    Dwelling unit separation

    • Garage-to-dwelling separation: ½-in gypsum on the garage side; ⅝-in Type X under habitable rooms above; doors solid wood or steel 1⅜ in, or 20-minute rated, self-closing and self-latching.

    Works withIRC R302.6

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  • IBC 406.3.3.1

    Carport separation

    • No separation is needed between R-3 and a carport open on two sides with nothing enclosed above.

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  • IBC 406.1

    General

    • Motor-vehicle occupancies meet 406.2, plus 406.3 (private), 406.4–406.6 (public garages), 406.7 (fuel) and 406.8 (repair).

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