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Sample Code Requirements

Concrete Basement

NOTE: The following information is supplied as a guideline of what MAY BE ENCOUNTERED as far as local building codes are concerned. It is meant as a GUIDELINE ONLY. Actual building codes may vary greatly depending upon region, state and city.

The following requirements are meant as a guideline, which may apply to most simple residential basement finishing projects. However, a plan reviewer may determine that unusual circumstances dictate the need for additional information on any particular project. It should also be emphasized that especially on interior renovation projects many code requirements are verified through the inspection process and are not necessarily reflected within the approved plan documents

• HABITABLE ROOM SIZES & CEILING HEIGHTS
• INSULATION, PARTITIONS & WALLS
• WALL CONSTRUCTION
• NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION, SAFETY GLAZING
• STAIRWAYS
• CEILING/FLOOR DRAFTSTOPPING, FIRESTOPPING, SMOKE DETECTORS
• BEDROOM EMERGENCY EXIT
• HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, VENTILATION, AND GENERAL MECHANICAL
• ELECTRICAL
• PLUMBING

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