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  1. Mac

    Simpson Strong Wall

    "Yeah, they really screwed up but it can be salvaged. Have an engineer or competent architect design the shear transfer.........Solid block all voids between the strong wall and header, sheath entire face of wall with structural I ply, strap it at top and bottom of header, carrying blocking into...
  2. Mac

    bill board cat walk

    I don't think the scope of the IBC includes billboards.
  3. Mac

    Tornados and Wind Zones

    A couple of buckets full of framing clips, brackets and such would cost about the same as coffee & donuts consumed building new housing.
  4. Mac

    Average day 5-15-13

    Bungee cords work better when secured with duct tape.
  5. Mac

    It gets tiring after a while- roof framing

    The now 'flat bottomed' rafters have only about half thier strength left. Prescriptive framing wants the rafter ends fastened to the ceiling joists.
  6. Mac

    Your Career

    1. How long has the position been vacant = how deep a hole do I have to dig out of? 2. Do the local boards (planning, zoning, trustees/council) support vigorous enforcement = will they support the decisions you must make? 3. How busy is the department? = numbers of permits by year, nature...
  7. Mac

    Deck Collapse Videos

    Timely topic. Just last Friday my final stop of the day was a "owner built" deck final. Looked good, rails, steps, hardware etc. BUT no flashing at the house wall and tapcon screws holding the ledger board. NY requires thru-bolts with washers at the house connection.
  8. Mac

    is it ethical

    "Approved - Acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction"
  9. Mac

    LP Gas cylinder exchange cage

    "Does the cage and a curb stop not provide some protection from a vehicle?' I have been involved with several 'car into building' incidents. Somebody hits the gas instead of the brake and whooeee I was surprised at how far into a bank branch the car went.
  10. Mac

    LP Gas cylinder exchange cage

    Yeah that's what I'm talking about - I replied that if the jersey barriers can be shown to comply with 312.3 they will be OK. After a Site Plan Review by the planning board that is.
  11. Mac

    LP Gas cylinder exchange cage

    Admin may move to a more relevant topic A retail store wants to place a cylinder exchange cage for tanks up to 20lb. on the site. You may have seen these little cages, mostly for residential gas grills. NFPA 58 requires protection from vehicle damage "in accordance with good engineering...
  12. Mac

    Fear the International Council Committee

    Commies in the woodpile
  13. Mac

    Your Career

    Yow! This code stuff suddenly becomes trivial. Daddy-o we are all pulling for you.
  14. Mac

    Your Career

    Me first! I am about a year and a half from retirement, and have something to protect. Over the years I have learned a lot of ways to accomplish the job-related requirements. Something bad can erupt at almost any time and you just have to handle it according to your knowlege, skills, and the...
  15. Mac

    Your Career

    "we are always here to give an opinion" Yep, and most are not shy about it! Some days I need career advice, and some days learn something I'd like to share. It would be good to have a thread for that.
  16. Mac

    Some interesting research papers

    Is it possible to convert an irrigation system to provide fire protection? The Corn Maze Operators Association demands relief from unnecessary (expensive) overregulated(expensive) government (we need profits) regulation!!
  17. Mac

    Existing Motel

    Sue, some of your idiots, incompetent 'contractors', and morons have escaped and are visitig here. I could send them back... Seriously - keep in touch with everyone you know and something good will turn up for you.
  18. Mac

    Fire Sprinkler or Not Required when lifting a house

    There is currently no requirement to provide a sprinkler in NY signle family homes. You should check to see if there is a local law that applies.
  19. Mac

    darkroom

    If te strobe(s) can be placed so they flash through a window in a door, into the room, that can be acceptable.
  20. Mac

    Restoring domestic water lines

    Who's going to tale a one minute drink of water?
  21. Mac

    Restoring domestic water lines

    From the NYS plumbing code: 610.1 General. New or repaired potable water systems shall be purged of deleterious matter and disinfected prior to utilization. The method to be followed shall be in accordance with the applicable New York State Department of Health regulations. and the Residential...
  22. Mac

    Dry mix for post piers!

    I checked with the manufacturer when I saw the entire unopened sack tossed into the hole. Were they ever surprised! "We do this all the time" (bet nobody's ever heard that) Nowadays the builders are calling for inspection, mixing & pouring.
  23. Mac

    An average day

    The extend-o-ladder! I hate those things!
  24. Mac

    I am Sooooo P*ssed Off!

    Oooh sounds familiar! The solution that worked for me was that a position was created so the newly combined offices would be fully staffed (there were two of us). I did the same work in the enlarged district and it worked out OK. It did take a little selling it to the pols, but when they...
  25. Mac

    Website milestones

    I just made my first contribution - shoulda done long ago...
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