State Building Code - BOCA National Building Code Interpretations

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Index of BOCA National Building Code Interpretations:
Code Section Interpretation Number Code Description State Building Code Edition
2011


108.2; 108 i-05-11 Pool/spa rough stage & final inspections needed to obtain Certificate of Occupancy 1999
1621.1 i-08-11 Component design seismic bracing 2005

307.2.3.1 (IMC)
M1411.3.1.1 (IRC)

i-11-11 Water-level monitoring devices
 
2008
   
1017.2 i-16-08 Means of egress
 1999
2007
   
1014.11.2 i-02-07 Exit enclosure penetrations
1999
705.2 i-08-07 Rated structural elements in exterior wall
1999 
2006
   
1006.2.1; 1006.4 i-4-06 Means of egress
1999
1021.2  i-7-06 Guard height 1999
713.2 i-17-06 Rated joints 1999
2005

 
714.2.1 i-2-05 Vent penetrations 1999
2004

 
1512.0 i-2-04 Roof coverings 1999
308.1; 308.2 i-3-04 I-2 vs R-2 use group
1999
113; 118 i-5-04 Certificate of occupancy issuance 1999 
505 i-7-04 Mezzanine calculation  1999
407.0 i-8-04 Private garages in multiple single family
1999
420 i-11-04 Demolish mobile home
1999
421.10.1 i-12-04 Pool barrier hinges 1999
716 i-14-04 Exterior structural member rating 1999
2003 
   
1014.11 i-3-03 Stair enclosure 1999
1614.0; 3408.2.4 i-4-03 Seismic for repairs
1999
3404.2 i-5-03 Existing roof loads 1999

i-8-03 Language of a statute 1999
1108.2 i-10-03 Toilet accessibility and adaptability 1999 
118.3 i-11-03 Inspections 1999
803.2 i-12-03 Wood in Type 2C construction
1999
3405.1  i-15-03  Home Office 1999
1606.2.3 i-17-03  Truss bottom chord loads
1999
114.3 i-19-03 Threshold limits 1999 
118.3 i-20-03 Temporary vacancy 1999
310.5 i-21-03  Fire separation in multi-single family  1999
114.2.2 i-23-03 Payment of special professional services
1999
2002

3404.2 i-5-02 Roof covering – drainage
1999
1005.5 i-8-02 Recessed garage pits - safety concerns
1999
1024.1 i-11-02 Means of egress lighting
1999
1010.2, 1010.3, 1017.2 i-12-02 Spaces with a single means of egress
1999
102.2 i-15-02 Existing pool barrier 1999
1103.1 i-16-02 Inaccessible mezzanine - goods &services 1999
421.10.1, 421.10.3 i-17-02 Pool barrier - climbability 1999
Chap. 34, 3408.2.4 i-18-02 Change of use/occupancy 1999
1107.2.3 i-19-02 Accessible seating in mezzanine 1999
1103.1 i-21-02  Kennel accessibility
1999 
1107.4.2.1 i-22-02 Type A R-2 1999
2001

 
105.4 i-2-01 Inspection reports submitted by individuals not licensed to perform such inspections 1999
Chap. 11 i-3-01 Van-accessible parking spaces in a garage
1999
1007.3 i-4-01  Elevator lobbies 1999
Table 302.1.1 i-6-01 Boiler and furnace room doors
1999
1110.2.1 i-08-01 20% rule – alterations
1999
111.1 i-09-01 Requirements for a permit
1994
1405.5 i-10-01 Brick veneer [ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402-95]
1999 
100.4, 103.2, 104.1 i-13-01 Public safety general welfare 1994
114.1, 114.1.1 i-14-01 Architect's seal 1999
107.1 i-15-01 Skateboard ramp
117.3 i-16-01 Prosecute violation
1999
1105.1.1  i-17-01 Accessible parking R-2 1999
707.0 i-18-01 Existing fire wall  1999
Chap. 11 i-19-01 Language clarification 1994
404.4, 404.5, 713.3 i-20-01 Atrium without smoke control 1999
111.3 i-21-01 Structural failure 1999
117.2, 118.1, 120.3 i-22-01 Prosecution for working without a building permit
1994
421.1 i-23-01 Pool depth and water system exemptions for inflatable swimming pools
1999
117.0 i-24-01 Prosecute violation
1999
407.09  i-26-01 Private garage floors  1999
Chap. 1 i-27-01 Radio towers and associated antennae
1999 
118.0 i-28-01 Stop work order 1994
117 i-29-01 Code enforcement 1994
1107, 114 i-30-01 Substantial renovation or rehabilitation
1999
2000

 
904.1, 904.8 i-01-00 Possible conflict between code sections when applying to project re hotel sprinklers 1999
1301.1  i-02-00 MEC; 101.4 & ASHRAE; 101 & exemption of special support spaces
1999
108.1 i-03-00 Foamseal F2100 product acceptable alternative method of attachment
1999
3408.6.11 i-04-00 Change of occupancy, R2 to R3 & requirement for window replacement
1999
103.1 i-08-00 Residential identification of hazardous locations for glazing  1994
3105.4 i-10-00 Awning material & flame-resistant code requirement
1999 
2801.2 i-11-00 Residential fuel tank installation requirements
1999
1107.4.2.1 i-12-00  Applicability of “substantially renovated & rehabilitated”
1999
1205.2 i-14-00 R3 & R2 residential bathrooms & exhaust requirements 1999
114.3 i-15-00 Special provisions of threshold limits & application to existing buildings

1999

302.1.1.1 i-16-00 Gypsum wallboard used as smoke partitions
1999
1012.0 i-19-00 Standpipes 1999
603.0  i-21-00 Use of combustible wood siding 1999
421.10.1  i-22-00  Use of wire mesh fencing barrier for swimming pool, spa or hot tub
1999
421.10.1 i-23-00 Pool barrier door alarm  1999 
107.9 & 108.1.1 i-24-00 Amount of time permit applicant has to complete an action; amount of time bldg. Official has to act on an application
1999
401.4.3 & 401.4 i-26-00 Use of plastic pipe 1994
507.1 i-27-00 Fully sprinklered existing buildings
1999
1014.6.2  i-28-00  Stone stair construction tolerances
1999
1110.2.1 & 1107.4.2.1 i-30-00 Alterations affecting the primary function areas
1999 
302.1.2 i-31-00 Exemption of accessory areas to accessibility provisions for new construction
1999
Chap. 1 i-32-00 Stop work order  1999
310.0  i-33-00 Differentiation between accessory (in-law) apartments & 2 family dwellings 1999
105.7 i-35-00 Local bldg. official’s retention of construction documents for single family dwellings & outbuildings
1999
403.9.1.3 i-36-00 Eight story bldg undergoing change of use (R2 to R1)  1999 
117.0 i-37-00 Building code definitions 1999 
1610.0 i-39-00 Seismic hazard exposure group
1999 
3107.0 i-40-00  Flood resistive construction
1999
421.10.1 i-41-00 Pool barriers utilizing raised terrace  1999
310.6 i-44-00 Calculating sq. ft. area per floor & open riser
1999
107.0 & 108.0 i-46-00 Permits & licensing 1999
102.2 i-48-00  Electrical renovations  1999 
114.3 i-52-00 Threshold height re: mechanical equipment
1999 
1017.2 i-53-00 Mechanical egress 1999
1022.2  i-54-00 Handrail clearances; comparison to CABO/ANSI A117.1
1999
3405.1 i-55-00 Use Group M sprinklers & change of occupancy
1999
3404.2 i-56-00 Renovations to existing buildings
1999
505.4  i-57-00 Mezzanine openness 1999
Chap. 1 i-58-00 Statute questions 1999
1806.1 & 1812.1 i-63-00 Frost protection – mini-storage building  1999 
108.1 i-66-00 Zoning sign-off - waste disposal
1999
107.1 i-67-00 Removal of building by burning
1999
1021.3 i-69-00  Pipe guard rails 1999
412.2  i-72-00 Definitions of platform and stage
1999
117.2, 117.3, 111.1,
118.1, 118.2
i-73-00  Administrative procedures re violations, stop work orders  1999
1110.2.1, 3404.2 i-74-00 Changing existing door hardware in a partial renovation  1999 
502.1 i-75-00 Definition of one structure 1999
1999

 
Table 305.2 i-3-99 Use group for a typical take out pizza & donut store/shop configuration
1994
101.1.1 i-4-99 Uniform implementation of the CT State Building Code
1994 
204.4, 201.1 i-5-99 Building official right to enter garages, porches & CGS 29-393, 29-261d  1994
117.3, 2303.2 i-8-99 Building official instituting proceeding of law; permit requirement for roof shingling
1994
111.3, 111.8, 112.6 i-9-99  Application of permit designee, applicant & authorization from owner
1994
117.3 i-10-99 Does CT State Building Code allow building official to attain legal services? 1994
Article 21  i-11-99 Permit for wood clapboard siding  1994
111.1 i-13-99 Activities which need a permit. Work being done without a permit
1994
118.1 i-15-99 Building official using sheriff to serve a stop work order  1994
104.1 i-16-99 Specific words requesting definitions  1994
114.1  i-17-99 Must an official accept documents prepared by an architect
1999
702, 705 i-19-99 Code intent with regard to fire separation distances 1994 
Chap. 3 i-20-99  Use group for an assisted living facility, use group R-2 or use group I
1999
904.3, 3103.3.1 i-21-99 Riding arena use group, construction type & membrane structure concerns
1999
315.2 i-23-99 Handrails & equivalent graspability of BOCA Section 1022.2.4 & CABO
1999
114.1.1 i-25-99 Intent of code with respect to services of an architect or an engineer  1999
103.1 i-26-99 Code to utilize when residence work exceeds CABO section requirements
1999
120, 103.1, 103.3 i-28-99 1999 CT State Building Code reuse of an existing stone foundation 1994
1017.4.5 i-30-99  Electro-magnetic lock on egress doors
1999
310.1 i-32-99  Right of entry  1994
1005.9 i-33-99 Requirement for guardrails
1999
110.1.1 i-34-99 Building official’s right to entry
1994
Table 401  i-38-99  Steel beams & fireproofing of Type 1A construction
1999
507.2 i-40-99 Adjacencies of unlimited building areas & fire walls
1999
403.1 i-41-99 High-low drinking fountains & plumbing fixture count code requirements 1999
302.1, 308.3.1,
308.5.1 
i-42-99 Use group for adult day care facility with occupants incapable of self-exiting
1999
Table 503.0 i-47-99  Intent of code height limitations & areas of stories below grade
1999
507.1.1 i-57-99  Unlimited area requirements for use group
1999 
112.3.1 i-58-99 Formula for charging municipal building permit fees  1999
1103.1, 1104.2 i-62-99 Mezzanine access 1999
1705 i-64-99 Special inspector & engineer of record
1999
1507.4.3 i-66-99 Number of fasteners required for asphalt strip roof shingles to meet basic wind speeds
1999
716.2 i-68-99 Braced structural frames & fire resistance rating requirements  1999
2203  i-70-99 Leaded glass panels & exemption classification 1999