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How should courts be designed in terms of width and length for buildings exceeding two stories above grade plane as per the 2018 International Building Code?

For buildings exceeding two stories above grade plane, courts must be at least 3 feet in width and 10 feet in length. The width must increase by 1 foot and the length by 2 feet for each additional story above two stories. For buildings over 14 stories, the dimensions are calculated based on 14 stories.

According to the 2018 International Building Code, for buildings that are more than two stories above the grade plane, courts should have a minimum width of 3 feet and a minimum length of 10 feet. However, for each story beyond the second, the width of the court must increase by 1 foot and the length by 2 feet. If the building exceeds 14 stories, the required dimensions for the court are computed based on a maximum of 14 stories.

Key points

  • Minimum court width is 3 feet.
  • Minimum court length is 10 feet.
  • Width increases by 1 foot per story above two stories.
  • Length increases by 2 feet per story above two stories.
  • For buildings over 14 stories, dimensions are based on 14 stories.
Source:2018 international building code by international code council· Safeguards During Construction· p. 348–352

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