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  1. Mac

    Solar

    What are ligths? Some wild west thing?
  2. Mac

    Brewpub doesn't fit... Solution?

    The 'tasting room' has been open for a few months now. Things are pretty settled and they just completed an expansion of the brewery. I learned that the NY State Dept of Agriculture has jurisdiction, no local health dept. or liquor authority is involved. We also have an exemption from the...
  3. Mac

    Certificate of Occupancy for Mobile Homes

    We use a Certificate of Compliance, which includes the MHO setup, water works and sewage disposal and outbuildings but not the home itself.
  4. Mac

    Who owns the sewer line?

    BUILDING SEWER. That part of the drainage system that extends from the end of the building drain and conveys its discharge to a public sewer, private sewer, individual sewage-disposal system or other point of disposal. YES - Owner is responsible for all the lateral, up to a cleanout at the...
  5. Mac

    Where in the world is......

    I have been missing him... sort of.
  6. Mac

    Scheduled Drywall Inspection

    Optimistic scheduling...
  7. Mac

    What's your office perk???

    Our 'perk of tte week' is a squad of five New York State auditors camped out in the conference room all week for the annaul shakedown OOps I mean audit.
  8. Mac

    Snow loads are not live loads under a code definition

    New York State has determined that for a 'prescriptive' project, where the components and loads are taken right out of the ResCode, the roof snow load must be no less than the ground snow load. Architects and engineers may be able to calculate lesser values, in accodance with the Building Code...
  9. Mac

    How do you like this water fountain?

    ANSI A117.1 (2003) compliant
  10. Mac

    You Call It

    Predatory scum
  11. Mac

    Your Career

    Yes I do believe I made a positive difference over the years. If nothing else, I keep good relations with contractors, they are the users of our services. Most homeowners don't have an understanding of code enforcement. A consistent professional approach earns you credibility. Most mayors, town...
  12. Mac

    Rinnai in Closet

    The NYS RES Code M2005.2 "Prohibited locations" - Fuel-fired water heaters shall not be installed in a room used as a storage closet. Is a 2'X5' clothes closet a "room'' ? I'd refer to the mfr's instuctions for guidance.
  13. Mac

    Vinyl Handrail System

    We have been seeing them for a few years now and people seem to like them. I like them better than the old "flat board" pretending to be a handrail. Today I measured some handrail dimensions and learned a couple of things... ResCode of NYS R311.5.6.3 - "The finger recess shall begin within a...
  14. Mac

    Trash Dumpster Pads

    Do the drains need sediment or grease traps? Do they contribute to the rainwater infiltration? None of the dumpster pads here have drains. Haven't had a serious spill yet. One way they limit rainwater is there shall be no sump pumps discharging into the sanitary system. The water utility...
  15. Mac

    DWV Pressure Testing IRC/IPC 2 part question

    From the Res Code of NYS: P2503.4.1 Rough plumbing. DWV systems shall be tested on completion of the rough piping installation by water or air with no evidence of leakage. Either test shall be applied to the drainage system in its entirety or in sections after rough piping has been installed...
  16. Mac

    DWV Pressure Testing IRC/IPC 2 part question

    I let the plumber choose the method, except for sewer laterals. Our local law requires water testing.
  17. Mac

    Defining Work Area

    Imagine the large warehouse operator wants to build a new 200 SF office in the far corner, and convert the old office to warehouse psace. Would you handle that the same way?
  18. Mac

    We need to wake-up / it could be to late

    Jack booted thugs.
  19. Mac

    code vrs manufacturors guidelines

    Pizzas don't produce grease laden vapors anymore?
  20. Mac

    2003 nys Code interpretation

    The "V" word is used a lot in NY - the state Codes Division is empowered to grant relief from building code requirements. It's not all bad though, twice I've had applications in front of them and they need plans, specs, engineering, a thorough application process, and a hearing. Both were...
  21. Mac

    The magic of silicone

    Drip collection buckets?
  22. Mac

    Backflow Prevention on Residential Renovations

    Residential? I don't think so, unless its part of the local water district/provider rules.
  23. Mac

    Egress and building modifications.

    NYS requires AHJ's to conduct fire safety and property maintenance inspections of commercial and 'A' occupancies and multiple residences (three or more units and three or more stories) every three years. My jurisdiction amended to annual inspections many years ago.
  24. Mac

    Flood Plain Administrator

    FEMA sees it my way A few months ago the owner of a relatively new home called. His insurance co. insisted the property is in a flood plain, and he needed flood isnurance that would cost $5,000 a year for... ever. I told him that when the house was built, I determined that portions of the...
  25. Mac

    Simpson Strong Wall

    "Not necessary and much more expensive than doing a correction in the field. There's times when starting over is the only option, this isn't one of them." Note the solid header should extend to each corner of the building.
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