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  1. Builder Bob

    Requesting Variance for Sprinklers

    Now now, he can claim the overhead door as an exit if the total allowable occupant load for the building is under 10........... Meanwhile, I am getting popcorn to watch this. Also just for thought, main exit has to be sufficient to handle 50% capacity of assembly......along with other issues...
  2. Builder Bob

    Construction type

    Depends -Type III B, if the exterior walls are two hour rated for bearing walls, then yes If not - type V
  3. Builder Bob

    Walking Path Guard rails

    see what ada states about recreational areas/ walks -
  4. Builder Bob

    Working After Hours

    Normal for building departments/ businesses - you get more accomplished without interruptions - have spent many a day/night working after hours and weekends just to manage workload -
  5. Builder Bob

    Settlement Agreement Code References

    happens all the time " hysterical" buildings
  6. Builder Bob

    Idle Pallets

    bet it isn't as well built and won't hold up to as much abuse..... That was mine experience with newer fire trucks vs. the 69 American LaFrance or the 75 Mack CF600 than ran no matter what ---
  7. Builder Bob

    Idle Pallets

    Boy I wish I had known about the code strecher - we always ribbed rookies about going to get the hose stretcher when a hose line was short..... Besides, I don't think that the federal government has an UN number for idle pallets as a flammable solid -
  8. Builder Bob

    Old Code Interpretation

    Personally, I don't think it is a great idea.... however, you can't make things happen if they were not required.
  9. Builder Bob

    Idle Pallets

    Look at High Piled storage requirements of the fire code - I believe the pallet height is limited to 6 feet or it becomes a high piles storage commodity. Also, beware of plastic pallets vs wood pallets.
  10. Builder Bob

    2019 CBC Table 506.2 concerns

    Just out of curiosity, is the second number 200% or 300% of the lowest number - For ease of discussion, i will use 5,000 SF at the tabular value Non- Sprinkler - Lowest 5,000 SF Sprinkler One story = 300 % 15,000 SF Sprinkler multi-story = 200% 10,000 SF
  11. Builder Bob

    Work area caculation

    It would appear as the shaded areas would be applicable to me. At one time, the work area would include any spaces required for scaffolds, ladders,etc. butt he wording of the code changed and it appears to me that the designer provided exactly what was required by code.
  12. Builder Bob

    living in the dark

    Alaska is beautiful country..... Really enjoy our visit there 20 years ago
  13. Builder Bob

    GFCI at floor sink?

    floor sinks generally are not readily accessible in most cases - also they generally are equipment specific and not designed for general floor drainage - i.e. tilt kettle. And to be a little bit more specific, our Health department will not require floor sinks to be connected to a grease traps...
  14. Builder Bob

    Electrical Panel Location

    I figured it was up north with a black bear making coffee or cooking in the kitchen.
  15. Builder Bob

    Venting of duct enclosures.

    think elevator shaft or mechanical chases - the vent can be a louver that is weather resistant to prevent rain water from coming in. Weather Louver
  16. Builder Bob

    Open Yards in A-5 unlimited Area Occupancies

    Heat Collector
  17. Builder Bob

    Open Yards in A-5 unlimited Area Occupancies

    The stage and auxiliary areas are more of an A-3 occupancy, the seating portion of the facility is more like a A-5. However, the caveat is that A-5 occupancies are for outdoor viewing only. Since the stage is indoor and not being view outdoors per sec, I believe it more closely resembles an A-3...
  18. Builder Bob

    CBC and CMC regarding fire dampers

    You won't find the answer in the code - it is going to be dependent upon the manufacture listing of the Hood System..... I know of one hood system with fire suppression that require exhaust to close for proper operation of grease duct extinguishment. Weird and really expensive hood system with...
  19. Builder Bob

    Penetration Firestopping in open parking garages.

    Depends upon the application - you may be right or you may be wrong -
  20. Builder Bob

    Exit access stair unenclosed for 4 stories

    Become a Sawhorse ---- It will broaden your horizons and help this forum to remain as a place to obtain guidance, suggestions, and sometimes direction -----
  21. Builder Bob

    How many people do you think will be allowed in this space? MA

    Need to hire architect, most state laws require an architect when dealing with assembly. Check your local laws and see if you need an architect before committing to anything - it may be more of a snowball than you want to tackle.
  22. Builder Bob

    Questions about New Construction between Existing Buildings

    Pedestrian Walkway See Chapter 31 of the building code - Section 3104
  23. Builder Bob

    Egress Through a Space

    Fire sprinkler or not? Occupant Load, Travel Distance, Common Path of travel?
  24. Builder Bob

    5x5 toilet stall partition

    Since this is a toilet partition - why won't this work - see picture from 2017 ICC ANSI.. ALSo BTW, the door swing will not work as you fail to provide adequate space beyond the door for maneuvering .
  25. Builder Bob

    Open Yards in A-5 unlimited Area Occupancies

    If not a structure, why would I be worried about fire exposure to other property beyond my open amphitheater?
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