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Vents at fire rated balcony construction

Picture a type V-A apartment building with private balconies stacked over each other. You''ve used a membrane assembly (say, type X purple gyp board with stucco) on the underside of
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 and 10 years
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, which states:
Dwelling unit separation at balcony

As such, the separation between units must extend to the exterior of the roofed area, i.e. the edge of the balcony, not 8" shy of the edge of the balcony as shown" Condition in screenshot
2018 705.2 Projections | The Building Code Forum

Section 705.2 Cornices, eave overhangs, exterior balconies and similar projections extending beyond the exterior wall shall conform to the requirements of this section and Section 1405
Are Exterior Balcony/ Walkways Included in Occupant Load?

Hi All. We have a 3 story office building in a warmer climate that has a central courtyard and fountain that employees and the public can assess. There are also central exterior
Balcony Along Shared Property Line | The Building Code Forum

We have allowed balconies to be within the 3 feet of the property line if it they were built with heavy timber or other approved fire-rated materials having equal or greater than 1-hour rating.
1-Hour Rated Balcony | The Building Code Forum

The upper unit has a balcony that extends over the front porch of the lower unit supported by 6x6 posts. The plans examiner is requiring that the balcony floor have a 1-hour fire rating.
Receptacles at balconies

That said - Definition of "Balcony" bal·co·ny [bal-kuh-nee] Show IPA noun, plural -nies. 1. a balustraded or railed elevated platform projecting from the wall of a building. 2. a gallery in a
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 tasting, wedding...