The following codes in the building discipline are currently in force.
Alberta building code exterior doors.
Distance between exterior discharges of exits 3 4 2 3.
Sentence 9 8 6 2 3 then states that a landing may also be omitted on exterior stairs provided there are no more than 3 risers and the door swings away from the stair unless there is a screen or storm door with a hold open device.
Maximum 36 oc solid stringer spacing for 2 thick treads.
Maximum nosing of 0 75 to 1 25 maximum nosing radius of 9 16 open risers.
Deck building code tips.
The national building code 2019 alberta edition is based on the national building code of canada 2015.
Residential building codes for safety glass.
Building codes for exterior doors.
In force from may 1 2015 to november 30 2019.
It also applies to the alteration change of use and demolition of existing buildings.
By heating glass at a high temperature then rapidly.
Historical code timeline alberta building code abc abc 2014.
Glass doors by definition in the iecc are considered to be those which are more than 50 percent glass in area.
When glass breaks it often forms large dangerous shards that can pose significant safety risks.
During its swing any door in a means of egress shall leave unobstructed at least one half of the required width of an aisle corridor passageway or landing nor project more than 7 inches 178 mm into the required width of an aisle corridor passageway or landing when fully open.
Minimal nominal 1 thick riser material.
Exterior doors in homes and businesses not only provide security but they also serve as a vital means of egress during a fire or other emergency.
Florida building code 1008 1 5 landings at doors.
National energy code of canada for buildings 2017.
It establishes design and construction standards including barrier free access in new buildings and energy efficiency for housing and small buildings.
Maximum 18 oc notched stringer spacing for 2 or 5 4 thick treads.
National building code 2019 alberta edition and national fire code 2019 alberta edition.
If the door is equal to or less than 50 percent glass it is considered to be an opaque door.
The u factor requirements discussed above for vertical fenestration also apply to exterior glass doors.