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  1. rktect 1

    Location of label on fire rated door

    I have seen both. Not sure why. Didn't really care, I knew to look on the top anyways.
  2. rktect 1

    Why a 2x4 is not 2"x4"

    These are just man made numbers. 2x4 actual vs 2x4 nominal is not the issue. Can whatever you are using hold up the structure? That is what matters.
  3. rktect 1

    Resealing & Relining Parking Lots with Accessible Parking Spaces

    "The first grandiose assumption is that re-striping parking spaces is relatively inexpensive... relative to what? Now add the cost of plans and a permit." Roughly $1 per linear foot if using the correct paint. And that adds up real quick with 16 foot stalls.
  4. rktect 1

    Resealing & Relining Parking Lots with Accessible Parking Spaces

    "Do you issue permits for resealing/resurfacing and relining parking lots?" Absolutely. It was not always so though. I came to this new city almost two years ago. The previous policy was not to require a permit. I drove around town and realized not to my surprise that a lot of the parking...
  5. rktect 1

    wood used in Type IIB construction

    Nope.
  6. rktect 1

    Home builders beat back code updates in NC

    IS it still a bill or was this passed into law? HB=house bill At any rate, there are many reasons as shown above in post #4. Fema is directly being cited for the reason Illinois will be mandating all municipalities adopt a code within the last two cycles, rotating and updating every time you...
  7. rktect 1

    Board of Appeals

    We amended that section so that all appeals go only to the Village Manager. As such... require a refundable deposit from the appellant? NO have a time limit for appeals to be filed? YES - 30 days immediately forward an appeal to the board of appeals and schedule a hearing prior to...
  8. rktect 1

    Does Anyone Read & Comprehend Anymore?

    I just saw one. I had a simple four note plan review. On resubmittal I could only tell that one of them was addressed. No letter attached explaining what they did for each of my comments. Denied once more.
  9. rktect 1

    REVISIONS - Where to Draw The Line & Require Another Permit

    I would probably make both of those new permits. However, I can see how #1 may be able to end up as an amendment to that original permit based on you software and ability to correctly add all fees and inspections. My problem is when I see a permit come in for a driveway. As I start reading...
  10. rktect 1

    More Bluebeam Integration Problems

    Having my own issues trying to make bluebeam work with our new software. Its supposed to but......
  11. rktect 1

    HERS Rater

    Man, you have no idea what I have to do to accept a performance energy plan approved. I try to explain to people to go a different route but they never listen. They tell me they had this great company do it. I then explain that it will be sent to a third party for the review as I do not have...
  12. rktect 1

    Palm Springs, FL - Building Official

    Everybody wants to cheap out for Building Officials for some reason. Not only do they want to cheap out on it, they lower the qualifications for it. I have a take on it but would rather discuss that privately if needed.
  13. rktect 1

    Options for dealing with hostile complainants (most extreme)

    Have your lawyer get involved and issue a cease and desist order. All communications then go from the crazy guy directly to lawyer and if deemed appropriate on to you again. Need Village Manager on your side too.
  14. rktect 1

    Fire suppression requirements question

    It just seems like it should be a lot clearer to me and reflect the requirements of the IBC and IFC. Example: I am currently looking at an I-4 daycare. The stand alone building is a type 2b with an area of 80x50=4000 sq. ft. The IFC and IBC both do not require a fire suppression system. Our...
  15. rktect 1

    Fire suppression requirements question

    Section 43.6.4.1 Delete all & insert “In a building with rehabilitation work areas involving modification, or reconstruction of over 50% of the aggregate building area, and/or when 50% or more of the aggregate wall and ceiling finishes (plaster. plaster board. gypsum board. suspended ceiling...
  16. rktect 1

    Fire suppression requirements question

    I have just not seen it done this way. Maybe its correct. So, way back in like 2015 the municipality decided that they wanted to make sure certain uses and or reconstruction permits would trigger fire suppression. What they did was to adopt the following codes. 2015 IRC, 2015 IBC, 2015 IFC...
  17. rktect 1

    What's this Pipe in my bathroom for? Can I bend it?

    Sure go ahead and bend it. ;)
  18. rktect 1

    Means of egress question for public way

    We fixed the E occupancy issue. Had a meeting with the owners. DCFS will not allow them more than 37 children currently and only up to a maximum of 99 children some time in the future. They have to apply each time to DCFS in order to have more children at the daycare. I told them to request...
  19. rktect 1

    Means of egress question for public way

    So, I have this E occupancy which has a rear of the building play ground. They decided to install a fence to enclose it. This went to the zoning administrator who approved it. I was later asked to go out and look at it. As I looked at it I said, you need to add panic hardware onto the fence...
  20. rktect 1

    Looking for a used set of 2021 ICC codes

    Thanks for the advice Steve. Unfortunately, I am all old school like when it comes to the written word. Books allow me a lot more freedom and ease of use to get the information that I need.
  21. rktect 1

    Looking for a used set of 2021 ICC codes

    If anybody has purchased a set of 2021 ICC codes and then decided not to adopt them and instead are looking to move to the 2024 cycle, I could be your guy to unload the 2021 ICC set. Preferred not to be 1st edition as I have heard some rumors about a lot of errata has been put out. Send me a...
  22. rktect 1

    Just Purged 20,000 Users

    And our grand total of people left is.........?
  23. rktect 1

    Landing between front door and storm door

    Still needs the required 36 inch landing.
  24. rktect 1

    Universities using hotels as dorms

    Not this year but last year, so two falls ago.
  25. rktect 1

    Universities using hotels as dorms

    My only experience was when I dropped my son off at Arizona State and they placed him in the hotel for about two months. He seemed to enjoy it. Shared his hotel room with one other person.
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