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    Is this wrong?

    ok...per simpson, nail holes at 1 1/2". I can't nail that to a single stud. dbl std face nailed per table 602.3(1) also table R602.3(2) for sheathing
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    window U-factors

    the phrase "framing materials other than metal with or without metal reinforcement or cladding" was what through someone off, thinking it was refering to building framing rather than window frame.
  3. 8

    window U-factors

    table 502.3 06 IECC. we are zone 5. some one explain..."framing materials"? is it not refering to window framing materials?
  4. 8

    Attic staircase units w/ insulation placed in stair step cavity zone.

    where o where does the 06 IECC stipulate the attic stair assembly must meet minimum ceiling R value? seal it per 402.4.1 15 square feet of glazed fenestration per dwelling unit shall be permitted to be exempt from U-factor and SHGCX requirements (includes skylights) your worried about maybe...
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    Ceiling framing

    "Ceiling framing Anyone finding any issues with this? Limited viewing, comment on what you can see. This is a drill........" all I "see" is a simple vaulted ceiling. the rest is conjecture. I can't see the connections at the ridge, top plate, wall braceing (or lack of), engineer stamp, USDA...
  6. 8

    Florida Res. Code for Carport

    ok i'll bite. is the floor/celing assembly open? or is it typically insulated and sheathed?
  7. 8

    Please help with ideas for ICC BB

    I found the old BB much easier to navigate. anonimity is important sometimes i wonder why we feel the need to reinvent the wheel.
  8. 8

    You gotta be kiding me???

    want to give yourself nightmares? go to "green building media". read the magazine.
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    Reversed evaporator unit installed in attic - M 1305.1

    Reversed evaporator unit installed in attic - M 1305.1.3. M1305.1 is general requirement, M1305.1.3 is specific to attics, "A level sevice space at least 30" deep and 30" wide shall be present along ALL sides of the appliance where access is required.
  10. 8

    Heat Load Calcs (ACCA Manual J Calcs.....)

    1) yes, manual J 2) no 3) 3rd party providing training in Vail CO. in september
  11. 8

    Truss to stick built transistion...

    regardless if it's an infill or overbuild situation the details should ALWAYS be in the truss calcs, WITH connection details. the only time i don't concern myself is when it's a shed roof patio cover with rafters attached to trusses at ext. load bearing walls. and even then im looking for...
  12. 8

    Would you require safety glazing?

    speaking for fraternity across the street, please don't put film on the windows How big are these windows? What the %$#$ are you doing on your bunk that you "fall" out? "Sleeping Porch" not bedroom, if windows are not required for egress and double hung, suggest a guard across the upper...
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    Section R311.4

    yankee I don't think the size of the required exit door has changed (smaller).I think the 09' code just clarified the minimum clear opening and how it's measured.
  14. 8

    Section R311.4

    still messed up The required exit door shall....
  15. 8

    Section R311.4

    i know...double post. juggling 03,06, and 09 code books and got wording crossed up sorry
  16. 8

    Section R311.4

    R311.4.1 Exit door required......The means of egress shall provide a continuous and unobstructed path ...from all portions of the dwelling to the EXTERIOR of the dwelling.....not accessible means. also doesn't say how far away from , just out of.
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    Section R311.4

    R311.4.1 Means of egress.......The means of egress shall provide a continuous and unobstructed path ...from all portions of the dwelling to the EXTERIOR of the dwelling.....not accessible means. also doesn't say how far away from , just out of.
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    Section R311.4

    2006 IRC R311.4.3 Landings at doors. There shall be a floor or landing on each side of each exterior door..... Every landing shall have a minimum dimension of 36 inches in the direction of travel. so regardless of size of door installed they will have to kick the start of the stairs to the...
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    ICC Survey Regarding Bulletin Boards

    ICC member for six years posted on ICC BB until this one started never got a survey bummer...harder to dance alone not impossible just more difficult
  20. 8

    sturgis

    anyone puttin around the black hills this august?
  21. 8

    Witty Comeback’s II

    "this is the way i've always done it" well my family used to own slaves but we quit doing that too i know i know not exactly politically correct and i only said it one time but ya shoulda seen his jaw drop
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    R311.2.2 2006 IRC Under stair protection

    i know its not IRC but IBC 721.6.2.2 time assigned to membranes. table 721.6.2(1) indicates the time assigned to membranes on the fire exosed side. 721.6 is wood assemblies. FWIW... plywood with cedar over you may decide you can accept that as a 15 minutes.
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    Re: Mechanical Shaft

    man oh man, opened a can of worms here in the office. official interp here is that "more than two stories " does not include unoccupied attics and basements sooo penetrations through those spaces in addition to two stories is OK same would hold true for three stories if the space is not...
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    Dinking Fountain vs Water Cooler

    im cornfused, if one is required and i substitute one for one aren't I substituting 100% not 50%
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    Re: Mechanical Shaft

    thanks mtlog, i believe you got the right section for us. 712.4.2.1 noncombustible penetrating items- not more than three stories 712.4.2.2 penetrating items- not more than two stories, refers to penetration of a SINGLE nonfire-resistance-rated FLOOR (not more than two "stories")
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