BUILDING CODE VIOLATION

Building code is very important in our homes, offices, schools, stores, factories, or places of entertainment because we rely on the safety of the structures that surround us. The public need protection from any disaster. Thus, it is very important that we make sure the building designs meet or exceed the minimum, legally-mandated code requirement for a particular jurisdiction.

Our post last week discussed about spaces or structures that followed the “Building Code.” Today, we will post some examples that do not conform to the legally-mandated code requirements.

Here are examples of

 BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS 

that we should avoid.

SECTION 1207. Stairs, exits, and occupancy load

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Often, a ramp accident case will require an early inspection to find that the stairs and ramps may not conform to the building code. 

For example, the ramps are very striking and an engineering feat in that the treads are supported only from the wall.   However, the ramps are very dangerous from a number of viewpoints, such as

·         The slope of above ramps;

·         The stairs at the end of the ramp do not appear to conform to the building code.

       

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These exit door fails are pretty funny to see, but it is possible that your business has a potential safety fail that needs attention. It is easy to let things get out of hand, so make sure that you conduct regular safety inspections and drills at your business so that you and your employees are prepared in the case of an emergency. These exit doors do not appear to conform to the building code.

This pictures applies to the building code 

“ Section 1207. Stairs, Exits and Occupant Loads.”

           

            Uneven stair height is a leading cause of trips and falls — and a common mistake of DIY stair builders. The maximum height for a stair riser (the vertical part) is 7¾ inches. Codes don’t dictate a minimum height, but the maximum allowable difference in height of risers in the same stairway is ⅜ inch. The minimum allowable depth of the tread (the horizontal part, front to back) is 10 inches, with a max differential of ⅜ inch.

This picture violates the minimum headroom of an attic. Building code “Section 1206. Roof Construction and Covering. (c) Attics.” Access There should be an opening to the attic on the top floor ceiling of the building. It should be at the corridor or hallway (buildings that are 3 storeys or more). Opening: 600 millimeters or less in diameter Headroom: 800 millimeters minimum

Section 1209. Bays, Porches, and Balconies.

(a) Exterior balconies attached to or supported by wall required to be of masonry, shall have brackets or beams constructed of incombustible materials. Railings shall be provided for balconies, landings, or porches which are more than 750 millimeters above grade.

The picture clearly violates the law of the building code for Section 1209 Bays, Porches and Balconies. This justifies by showing a picture of a balcony on the second floor that has no railings which is not safe for the occupants and has beams or brackets as a supporting construction which does not use incombustible materials such as metal. A construction fail of a balcony into which an interior designer must look into rather than focusing much on the design and disregarding the standards of the law.

SO, WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THE BUILDING CODE?

• For your personal safety, and that of your family, and the guests invited into your home.

•  To ensure the economic well-being of the community by reducing potential spread of fire and disease.

• To protect future occupants or purchasers who deserve reasonable assurance that the home they buy will be safe.

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