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  1. Builder Bob

    Dead end hallway subject to cumulative occupant load rules for number of exits?

    If you divide the corridor in half, wouldnt you make the corridor 44" on each side of the additional 5" wide wall.
  2. Builder Bob

    Intermediate turnaround direction?

    Rough scalling would indicate that the leg would also be required to be 70 feet long from centerline of "T"
  3. Builder Bob

    2021 SC Residential Code

    Section R303.1(2) Footnote a - Sprinklered Townhouse P2904.4 - What would be required for the Porch overhang when the Two Hour Shaft wall stops short?
  4. Builder Bob

    R2 Draftstops - 2018 IBC

    Remember that NFPA 13 requires the concealed space to be completely filled - Blown in insulation will not completely fill the void, batt insulation if stacked might if installed correctly - Spray foam full depth of truss or I joist perhabs- If open space or connectivity to other spaces is...
  5. Builder Bob

    Understanding "Fire Area"

    Think of fire areas as shoeboxes, if you can isolate an area by enclosure on six sides by fire rated assemblies required for seperation - you have a shoe box, If any portion of the six sides has a hole or area of unprotections (except fire rated shafts, stairways,etc._) , the fire area includes...
  6. Builder Bob

    charging station accessible parking

    If in a multifamily project, Fed guidelines will require accessibility as indicated by RLGA.
  7. Builder Bob

    fire separation distance - recessed entry door

    The issue is that the "opening" for the recessed door is still an opening in a wall on the property line. Therefore it would not be allowed.
  8. Builder Bob

    sprinkler in hydraulic elev. hoistway?

    Cannot answer for Cali ......
  9. Builder Bob

    Existing commercial basement minimum ceiling height?

    The Existing Building Code is the applicable code - Not the Building Code. Check out chapter 12. IF your building is indeed historic, it may allow some leeway. However, Historic buildings generally have to be located in designated historic district or on the National Registry, State Registry...
  10. Builder Bob

    Change of Occupancy - Insulate Existing CMU exterior walls?

    Use COMCHECK to see if the trade offs in HVAC system and LEDS lights allow the building to "PASS" the energy codes for your state. The issue with the energy code book is that is generally prescriptive and does not allow tradeoffs to comply with the energy code. Check with the local AHJ to see...
  11. Builder Bob

    FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS - DEFICIENCIES AND MITIGATION

    Some agencies will consider fire sprinklers for the SFD's, some areas have allowed the garages to be fire sprinklered in addition to the habitable areas as outlined in NFPA 13 D. (See Appendix A Section 8.3.4), Additional Options are further distance between buildings to reduce density (Fuel...
  12. Builder Bob

    Current use vs. future use thoughts?

    I don't think the IRC has a garage size limitation within the code itself. IF it is a stand alone residence - show me in the IRC where property ownership is listed, garage size is limited? It sounds like people are mixing zoning with building codes. Let Zoning do zoning - and Building do...
  13. Builder Bob

    Hello and I am glad I found this forum.

    I believe at least as accessible route to the building in required.
  14. Builder Bob

    Fire Rating Question

    You may want to look at calculated fire resistance as I don't know that an UL listing exists for the type of construction depicted.
  15. Builder Bob

    Goodbye,,,,,welcome

    Congratulations to you CDA - Enjoy your retirement - See you around kid
  16. Builder Bob

    Stupid Question - Ledger Board Fastener Schedule

    Does this mean that ledger boards are not allowed because of footnote h of the IRC Table 602.3(1). (Our windspeed is over 130 MPH). NC has a chapter 45 which covers from 130 to 150 MPH Windspeeds as a prescriptive means and a Chapter 46 for houses on pilings.
  17. Builder Bob

    Come on and take a free ride

    This was a free ride back in the day
  18. Builder Bob

    Not an IEBC person

    Generally, a higher hazard requires more changes than a same hazard or lower hazard - The trick with the IEBC is to use one of three methods _ Prescriptive (Chapter 4), Alteration level (1-III, change of occupancy, addition), or the performance portion of the code. This is the designer's job to...
  19. Builder Bob

    Common Path of Travel limit?

    IMHO - No the CPT is the point of access where you are reaching a point where two choices may be made for egress (75 feet or 100 feet max dependent upon OL and/or fire sprinklers provided). 136 feet CPT depicted if doors are removed.
  20. Builder Bob

    Occupancy Sign Required?

    IF ordinances or acts by government require posting it may be required - in NC, the businesses had to post a maximum occupancy for the business open tot he public (30% to start, 50 % as it relaxed, to current requirements)
  21. Builder Bob

    State Adopted Code and NFPA Standards

    Except if the designer is using the performance code .... then the NFPA standard if refenced and used by the designers, may be enforced tot he fullest extend possible - including any referenced standards within the original NFPA standard referenced. Wow-lots of double talk there but I think you...
  22. Builder Bob

    Egress through parking garage

    Exit discharge is problematic for the exit --- see public spaces and the fact that once a level of protection is achieved in an exit , it shall me maintained to the exit discharge ---- we often run into this problem with podium buildings. With that being said, a exit door for the garage can...
  23. Builder Bob

    Open or closed system 95% alcohol

    If vapors are allowed to escape to the atmosphere, it is open.......
  24. Builder Bob

    Help parsing Sec 1030.1 Exception 4. 2018 IBC

    Two Means of egress...... And Fire Sprinkler System and in basements only and for each sleeping unit/dwelling. Seems strange, that it would not be the same for above grade stories where the smoke entrapment and chimney effects of a fire are a lesser concern. I guess it is ok to BBQ in the...
  25. Builder Bob

    Measuring Fire Area

    CDA High Piled Storage for boats eh?
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