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• IBC 705.2.3.1

  Balconies and similar projections

  • Combustible balconies are rated like floors or heavy timber and total no more than 50% of the perimeter per floor, unless sprinklered.

  Works withIBC 601IBC 2612

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Protection FeaturesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• E3905.12.1.2

  Other Boxes

  • Other boxes up to 100 cu in and all nonmetallic boxes are marked with their volume (NEC 314.16(A)(2)).

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 39, Power and Lighting DistributionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• IBC 3008.6.4

  Lobby size

  • Evacuation elevator lobbies hold 25% of the floor's occupants at 3 sq ft each, plus a 30×52 in wheelchair space per 50 people.

  International Building Code, 2024 · Chapter 30, Elevators and Conveying SystemsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R608.9.1

  Connections Between Concrete Walls and Light-Frame Floor, Ceiling and Roof Systems

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 6, Wall ConstructionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R703.7.3

  Water-Resistive Barriers

  • Stucco needs two layers of Grade D paper (or equal), or one 60-minute layer behind a drainage layer; in humid (A) climates, add a 3/16 in drainage gap or 90% efficient drainage.

  Local review: San Antonio is a moist (2A) climate, so stucco needs the drainage gap or drainage mat.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 7, Wall CoveringRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R608

  Exterior Concrete Wall Construction

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 6, Wall ConstructionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• E3908

  Grounding and Bonding

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 39, Power and Lighting DistributionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• R608.3.2

  Waffle-Grid Wall Systems

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 6, Wall ConstructionRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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