Code Questions Archives - Page 15 of 16

Footing drains
February 7, 2020

Would a footing drain still be required on a home with a wrap around porch? Is there any need for a similar drainage system around the parameter of the porch?…
Unreinforced 6in concrete block foundation
January 22, 2020

The house is a 2 story 1925 Craftsman bungalow and it looks like a foundation was re-built around 1960. It is a crawl space with 20in tall unreinforced 6in wide…
Riser issue
January 18, 2020

I am doing my own treads and risers in my house. The staircase has temporary treads and we do not have flooring yet. Without the temporary treads, the distance from…
Maximum height for interior balcony & guardrails
January 12, 2020

I have an autistic son who attempted to jump from the second floor. I would like to know the "maximum" height requirement for balcony and stairs. Attached is my current balcony.
Bypass Sliding Door – Wall Cavity from house into Garage
December 27, 2019

I have an existing stair case in one garage bay that allows entrance into the house, into a very tiny mudroom/drop zone. About 2 feet over, I have a large…
Basement finishing with a low beam
December 21, 2019

I recently purchased a new home with a 929 sq ft. unfinished basement. The basement is essentially one open room (I am uploading a picture of the floor plan). My…
Outlet minimum height above counter
December 16, 2019

We are remodeling a kitchen. On one wall, we have counter tops that are 36" above the floor. On the other side, facing the counter top will be a bar.…
3 gang outlet – rectangular face plate with rounded outlets
December 12, 2019

I'm assuming this is not within code but i'm wondering if someone can confirm this for me (maybe with a reference if available). I have three rounded outlets in a…
Running electrical cables in finished basement
October 21, 2019

What you see is a section of my basement wall where I'm removing the drywall and remodeling. Looking at the electrical cable for the outlets, it runs behind the framing…
Landloard/contractor
July 16, 2019

Can a landlord do work on a commercial rental property such as plumbing-wiring-structural Without a license for any of the trades?

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