11377 Bridgeview Building Plans.tif single Family Residential -- Basement Finish
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1.Ceiling Heights:
All habitable space must have ceiling heights of at least 7'. Dropped ceiling may encroach up to 6"into required ceiling height.
2.Emergency Escapes: I
All basements and sleeping rooms(rooms with attached closets)must have an emergency escape window or exterior door.Emer-
gency escape windows with a sill height below grade must be provided with an emergency escape window well and ladder.(For
emergency escape window and window well requirements,see page 4,)
3.Smoke Alarms:
Smoke alarms are required in all basements.If the finished basement contains a sleeping room,a smoke alarm must be installed on
the ceiling or wall in the sleeping room and in the hallway or area immediately outside of the sleeping room,Smoke alarms added
to satisfy the above requirements must be hard-wired with battery backup,and interconnected with existing smoke alarms,Smoke
w and existing bedrooms,halls and on each level unless removal of
alarms are required to be hardwired and Interconnected in ne
Interior wall or ceiling finishes would be required.In this case,battery operated devices are acceptable.
4.Fuel Burning Appliances:
Furnaces and water heaters cannot be located In a bedroom or bathroom unless appliances are installed in a dedicated enclosure
in which all combustion air is taken directly from outdoors,and a weather stripped solid door equipped with an approved self clos-
ing device is installed.If the furnace and water heater are being enclosed,adequate combustion air must be provided for these
appliances to operate properly.For maintenance purposes,a minimum of 30 inches clear working space must be provided in front
of furnaces and water heaters.Maintenance or removal of each appliance must be possible without removing the other or disturb-
ing walls,piping,valves,wiring and junction boxes.
6.Fireblocking:
Fireblocking must be installed in concealed spaces of wood-furred walls at the ceiling level,at 10-foot intervals along the length of j
the wall and at all interconnections of concealed vertical and horizontal spaces such as intersection of stud walls and soffits or
dropped ceilings,A detail of typical fireblocking Is included on the following page of this handout.Fireblocks may be constructed of
1-1/2 inch lumber,3/4 inch plywood or particle board, 1/2 Inch gypsum board or fiberglass insulation 16 inches minimum In
heigth,securely fastened,
7.Insulation:
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Check with your Building Department for insulation requirements.
8,Space Under Stairs:
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If access to the area or space under the basement stairs is provided for storage or other uses,the walls and ceiling of this enclosed
space must be protected on the inside with an approved 1 hour fire rating.
9.Bathrooms:
Toilets must be provided with a minimum of 21 Inches in front of the toilet and 15 inches from the center of the toilet and any
sidewall or other obstruction.Showers shall have a minimum Inside dimension of 900 square inches,capable of encompassing a 30
inch circle and be finished 72 inches above the floor with non-absorbent materials.See Exception 2,P2708.1.A ventilation fan is
required In toilet rooms and bathrooms with unopenable windows,The fan must be vented to the exterior of the building and not
to terminate within 3 feet of an opening.
10.Lighting&Ventilation:
Lighting and ventilation are required for any finished portion of the basement.Contact your Building Department for specific re-
quirements.
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DISCLAIMER:ILLOWA Chapter of the ICC has created this handout to assist with plans submittal under the 2009 International Residential
Code,and it is not intended to cover all circumstances.Please check with the Department of Building Safety for additional requirements. f
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