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    How electrical distribution has changed

    Hopefully that wont rot away in someone's basement or barn. That needs to be preserved for future generations.
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    Plans clearly not to code and bids are due, what do you do?

    Notify the designer and let them tell the bidders how to bid it. If you bid what's in the plans and specs, it's apples to apples. If you bid it the right way, you're giving the customer (the architect) something he's not asking for. It's a catch 22. For what it's worth to those that say "bid...
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    What if You Could Write the New Fire Code?

    Don't write more code, spend time making the ones you got better. Keep it simple so people that have to use it can understand it. Put the authority back into the hands of the end users (building dpt. and field inspectors) I love this so I'll post it again. I guess we are all guilty of this as...
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    505.2.2.2

    Thanks for the info Francis. So reading section 101.4.3 it sounds like the AHJ had the owner pay from something that isn't required. Check my math: 1) Older shopping center is sprinkled and to my knowlwdge not seperated by firewalls into 5000 sq ft "buildings" So the 10 tenant spaces are all...
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    505.2.2.2

    Chris, I had a very minor 2000 sq ft tenant space remodel that the county made us install auto-shutoffs because the shopping center was over 5000 sq ft. 505.2.2 is the perfect example of people thinking others aren't smart enough to turn off the lights.
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    ICE, you missing one of your Plumbing "Contractors"?

    If that isn't the plumbing and drywall work of a homeowner and a "pro" did it.... homeowner be very scared.
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    50 Most Common NEC Violations

    Sorry, I don't know if a code article exists. However we get quite a few failed electrical inspections because an inspector understandably wants unused low voltage crap out of the ceilings (sometimes plenum). Since most low voltage installers (that usually are working for someone else) don't...
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    2010 ada standards for accessible design

    Mark, I don't understand. Is this 2010 ADA for government facilities only or will state and local governments adopt this to replace the ANSI A117? Aegis, good document, I will certainly be sharing with our Owners and Tenants.
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    Small Press Box at Little League Field

    Good stuff getting the kids involved! May want to consider getting them involved in the permit application and also the review process.
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    50 Most Common NEC Violations

    For light commercial: 1) Replace existing NM cable above ACT ceilings with MC. 2) Data/Com. subs never removing Un-used low voltage cable and working without permit. 3) Never have enough exit and egress lights, always have to add many more than what's ever show on the approved plans. 4) Too...
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    An average day

    The construction gig isn't as fun as it used to be so I'm looking for a new career. I want to go work with ICE. Lots of jokes and laughs working in your area. Oh, so the jokes and laughs only last a few days?
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    FRP under the Hood

    So I went back to the shop, took a piece of FPR and held a lighter to it. Once it got going...It burns big time with this pleasant smelling thick black smoke. Thanks guys!
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    FRP under the Hood

    So...is FRP (Fiberglass reinforced panels) an approved material? MTlogcabin said FRP is combustible but I'm not sure if he was thinking the plywood flavor. The stuff doesn't burn well at all but I've only ever seen stainless and a long time ago, ceramic tile below a hood.
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    An average day

    rktect, Yep, hard is fairly subjective. So in this case vinyl cove base meets 1210.1. Drywall with epoxy meets everything except hard makes me think that ICC looks at vinyl cove base as being harder than drywall. 1210.1 Floors and wall base finish materials. In other than dwelling units...
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    Old lumber, new joist hangars

    Can't tell for sure but those nails don't look like the correct nails. Before the days of Simpson (proud sponsor of the IRC) We used to rip 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" (or larger) legders, notch and toe nail the joist. Does code still allow this practice?
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    An average day

    yes Ice, didn't want to start another thread. I figured it's just another average day. "Explain to me how paint on drywall is a smooth hard non absorbant surface, then I'll tell you how it isn't." I'll have a go at it: Commercial Kitchen, 5/8" MR GWB on the walls, with epoxy paint. Smooth...
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    Service upgrade

    They missed to paint under the clamp because it was the last thing these buddies did, late in the day, 6 beers later. Ice, it would help some of use if you can point out what other corrections are required. What's wrong with the ground rod clamps? Armor not clamped?
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    Cellophane Covers for Sprinkler Heads

    This thread made me chuckle a bit. Regradless what you use, paper or plastic....if the head goes off, you're gunna git wet. Aluminum foil works well since you don't use a rubber band or tape to hold it on so in theory, the foil will pop off if the head activates. We also use the dollar store...
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    An average day

    peMy bad (feeling foolish) Chapter 12 is interior environment.
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    An average day

    Righter, We're using 2009 We don't usally play that game of code modifications or going over someone head unless it's costing someone big money. It doesn't make for a good working relationship. I learned at a very young age that paybacks can be a B*** . Most are willing to help you do your...
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    An average day

    Well son of a gun! What the heck is it doing in the accessability chapter? I guess Chaper 8, finishes would make too much sense. You know how many restrooms I've built that don't meet 1210? Learn something new every day. Thanks! I'm wondering if other juristictions inturpert "smooth, hard...
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    An average day

    I have a unrelated question but didn't want to start another thread. We have an out of town project, a large retail store. The building inspector has been a "little over the top" with some of his interpertations of the code. We've played nice and done what he's asked. But today one of the...
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    Handling workmanship issues

    I agree with this 100%. We used to like to "show off" to owners, inspectors, architects and engineers how good we were (or thought we were) Heck, alot of inspections were "formality walk-throughs" because the inspectors knew who the guys were trying to do it right. But at the same time, I think...
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    Understanding feeder vs. service panels

    Thank you all for your help and advise. I have an older NEC book but like I said earlier, because of my lack of knowledge and experience in the trade, I fine it very frustrating to fine answers to some of the simplest question. The illistrated guide to the NEC sounds like it more my speed...
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    Who's the plumber?

    Frank, How about replacement of roof top gas package units on commercial? All these houses built in the last 15 years that have undersized split systems that will get replaced with correct sized units. I wonder how many get correct breaker and wire upgrades? In my house, I just replaced a 20...
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