Receptacles at balconies

A balcony, deck or porch of a certain size requires a receptacle and many configurations below 20 sq. ft. must be included. That is not all inclusive. At a point, the size

2026 Jan 02

balcony | The Building Code Forum

Balcony location If an "L" shaped building has a balcony terminating at the inside leg of the building portion that extends past the balcony edge at a right angle, then the balcony

2026 Feb 13

FHA and the raised balcony

A new apartment located on floor 20 will have an outdoor balcony that is accessed only from within the individual dwelling unit. But the balcony needs to be 7 inches above the

2025 Nov 20

Deck, porch, patio, balcony?

I am asking for your opinion about the various terms used in the IRC to describe exterior walking surfaces: Deck, Porch, Patio, Balcony. After 16 years of teaching deck codes

2025 Nov 03

Existing historical theater adding seats in balcony.

The main floor and balcony seating area of an auditorium of a performing arts theatre would be included as a primary function area." I believe this supports my position that

2024 Jun 23

Can you establish egress from a bedroom to a 2nd floor balcony

Unless the balcony offers a compliant exterior exit stair, it would not be a "means of egress" but it might qualify as an exterior area of refuge, or the door/window leading to the

2025 May 22

Balconies & Mezzanines Means of Egress

If we look at NFPA 101 we see the following verbiage. How does this differ from the IBC? 12.2.4.5 Balconies or mezzanines having an occupant load not exceeding 50 shall be

2025 Jul 03

Egress Balconies IBC SECTION1021

Egress from a balcony is not similar to a sidewalk, since a balcony''s egress is restricted to what the building provides. It is an outdoor area subject to Section 1004.5. If the

2025 Jul 02

One balcony joist bay vent, or two required?

There was a previous thread where we had discussed continuous balcony vents, and up until now, I assumed that only one continuous vent was required per CBC 2304.12.2.5,

2026 Feb 02

CBC exterior 3rd floor balcony egress | The Building Code Forum

the balcony is 2224 sq ft. it is like a area, when the board member take a break during the meeting, can breath some fresh air, or if the board room holding an event, wine

2025 May 19

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