a code issue? cat door thru interior wall to basement stairs
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Comments (15)cflaherty and others...I'm so sorry - I was away and I didn't make it back to this post. Let's see - I can't recall the manufacturer of the doors, but many companies carried them when I was looking - 5 lite interior french doors was my search. I think Masonite and Craftmaster come to mind. I would go to HD and ask. My contractor ordered them thru his supplier. They were wood and had to be painted. Good luck! I will remember to come back and check for additional questions. Jenva - Depending on the time of day I can see very well down there or almost not at all. I would say that it depends on your house position and where you get most of your sunlight. Stephct - I'm sorry, but no, it's not on the finished kitchens blog. I don't want to hijack this thread, but if you start a new one, I will reply with the details of my kitchen. Hope this helps, everyone!...See MoreCode question, wall board behind baseboard trim
Comments (28)Brickeye also wrongly stated: "I think manhatten42 does not get it. The stud space IS closed by the bottom and top plates of the wall. You can leave drywall off and meet the code. You could drywall only the upper portion of a wall and meet the code, with nothing at the bottom of the upper drywall. The blocking is top prevent fire from moving from floor to floor in a continuous chase (like old balloon framing had). " Nope. No you cannot. Which is why the Code specifically states in 602.8.1 that spaces that are 'furred' be firestopped at the top and bottom of the 'furred' spaces.... And why I AM a certified code enforcement officer and mightyanvil and brickeye are not. (We reject these kinds of specious arguments all the time! lol) --------------------- The Code requires that ALL 'furred' walls have a fireblock at their top and bottom....(as well as horizontally)... And which practice the original poster decidely stated he would NOT do! --------------- The bottom line is that fireblocking MUST be maintained within framed walls regardless how it is maintained: ---by drywall ---wood blocks ---or other approved methods And the bottom line remains that what the original poster suggested REMAINS a CODE VIOLATION. Period....See Moretake down wall? pass thru?
Comments (53)This situation is full of danger for the homeowner. Even with a floor plan, it’s the local in person engineers, architects, kitchen designers, contractors, and most certainly the local building inspector that should be tackling this issue. It should have been tackled with the design professionals and engineer on the front end, then the permitting office. Before ripping the house apart....See Morewalkout stairs from the basement below grade
Comments (37)I'm in the process of adding a basement walkout egress right now to my 1960's ranch, so that I have the option to use the downstairs as a rental or airbnb. I already have big egress windows and the door to the entrance will be full light and together it makes the basement amazingly bright.. It is also safer for the downstairs occupants in the event of a fire. The construction is hugely disruptive and has destroyed my mature landscaped yard. I were doing a new build (and had it in the budget) I would definitely add one now as it is surely less expensive and less destructive than adding it later and adds value to the home and could potentially provide additional income stream in the future, even if that isn't on the agenda right now. (While you are at it, add egress windows too, it makes a huge difference and makes the basement feel like part of the house instead of a dungeon.) I have a sump pump in mine. Some codes allow you to tie the drainage into the sewer but not in my jurisdiction. I hate the sump pump but it is necessary because there was nowhere for it to drain to daylight and no other options. I will eventually put a clear awning over the entrance to deflect the weather which is probably even more important. That awning can look really cool. You don't have to add a full cover to gain a major advantage. IMO...See Morecountingblessings
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