Looking at table 601 of the IBC it says 0 for floor rating, if the tenant on the first floor wants an exposed ceiling can the 2X12 and decking of the second floor be exposed?
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Apologies in advanced if this in not the correct forum for this question. I'm trying to get an understanding if buildings that are fewer than 4 floors or under 75' in height are required to have stairwell re-entry? This is context to access control doors to internal stairwells that are setup to unlock on fire but do not have positive latching. Is it required to have stairwell re-entry for these doors or is that only applicable to hi-rise structures? There seems to be language...
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https://www.ul.com/news/qa-area-separation-wall-design
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Please note:
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See this project in new york city: https://www.selldorf.com/projects/david-zwirner-20th-street
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As part of a neightborhood recreational area we are upgrading the baseball field for Little league usage. The baseball home field is along the corner of a road intersection. Baseball field is a few feet below the road line, we'll bring an access to the space through the park.
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Would these welds require a special inspection?
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What are your thoughts on this? I feel sorry for the contractor.
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I have an 7500sf enclosed courtyard in a 4 story type VA apartment building. The courtyard is open to sky. Do I have to add a 2 hours passageway to exit from courtyard directly from the courtyard to outside?
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Please see the site plan. site plan
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