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    Blower Door testing

    Air leakage from wall penetrations and ceilings, light outlets and switches wiring from floor to floor etc. Natural draft appliances, attic fans, windows, exterior walls.
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    Rating of Ground Clamp for Bonding Water Pipe (NEC)

    I think you are probably correct on that ICE. The green is probably the phone company
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    Tent or Canopy

    The aggregate area of multiple tents separated by less than 12 feet (3658 mm) shall not exceed 900 square feet unless approved in accordance with Section 3103.2.
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    Wheel Stops and Accessible Parking

    Wheel stops are allowed but not on the travel route where the 2% comes in to play.
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    Rating of Ground Clamp for Bonding Water Pipe (NEC)

    that is funny!! Unfortunately, someone was stupid enough to do it.
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    Just the Concrete Encased Electrode

    Unfortunately, this holds true for a great many cross inspectors, and their technical expertise is not what it should be. I have known some that were okay but the majority especially when it comes to electrical and mechanical failed miserably
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    Just the Concrete Encased Electrode

    Not required
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    Roof top ductwork required fire protection rating?

    The way I read it, 909.21.4.1 should not be considered since 21.3 states any duct system. So it should not matter if it is inside or on the roof.
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    Epic Tree House May Get The Ax - LA Times article

    There is nothing accommodating about the tree house. I doubt that there are tours ,food, or entertainment other than the owners. Perhaps we would be better served if the county attorney would pay attention to the real crimes happening each day that put the public at risk and take the time to...
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    Epic Tree House May Get The Ax - LA Times article

    Staff wanted soil reports, structural designs, Americans With Disabilities Act compliance As far as I know, ADA compliance is not required for private properties only public and government entities.
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    But it’s only temporary for construction

    That is just pure wrong from multiple angles
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    Epic Tree House May Get The Ax - LA Times article

    Sad and pathetic. I am sure LA can find hundreds of disgusting places to address besides this tree house. Only in California. Warning this proves to show ignorance in California!!
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    Two Wires in One Lug

    110.14 (a)
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    Is hot water recirculation required by Ashrae?

    Sorry mine has lapsed since retirement
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    Basement living space

    Missouri building codes require that basement bedrooms have an emergency escape route, such as a window or door. The escape route must be operable without special tools or knowledge. Escape route requirements The window or door must open directly to the outside The bottom of the window's...
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    Is hot water recirculation required by Ashrae?

    It does use energy but is used to mitigate Legionellosis
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    Is hot water recirculation required by Ashrae?

    Guideline 12-2023, Managing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water SystemsStandard 188-2021, Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems
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    Is hot water recirculation required by Ashrae?

    yes required since 2010
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    ENT Smurf in Attics

    What if the house has more than three stories? What if the attic is exposed to sunlight? What if it is installed in an attic and exposed to foot traffic where damage could occur ?
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    Single Conductor MC Cable No Conduit

    single conductors shall be grouped together to mitigate the parasitic effects of magnetic and electric fields?
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    How does this get wired?

    I agree the biggest factor that Ihave seen in the field is not compensating for voltage drop on long runs
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    Using the 2024 IRC and NFPA 31 for Combustion Air Requirements - With Quiz

    C,B,B,D,B,C,C,B,C,B
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    Pipes through elevator machine room

    IBC chapter 30
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    Plumbing vents distance from firefighter walking surface at roof

    18-29-904.1.2 Occupiable Rooftop Where the rooftop is to be used as a promenade, restaurant, bar, sunbathing deck, observation deck or for similar purposes (occupiable rooftop), open vent pipes shall terminate not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) above the highest walking surface located within 10...
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    RMC to FMC - Quiz (Difficulty Level= Medium)

    article 376- exception #2 250.142{B}
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