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  1. Builder Bob

    Solar array placement Q.

    Sorry to interrupt, there are code related requirements in the International Fire Codes Section 605.11 and permits are required by the IFC if chapter 1 is adopted.
  2. Builder Bob

    Pedestrian bridges

    Look under Chapter 31 for Special Construction - JUST FYI
  3. Builder Bob

    ADA commentary

    Look under DOJ for fire stations.
  4. Builder Bob

    Name That NEC Violation Photo Exterior Switches

    a bunch.....
  5. Builder Bob

    Fire Sprinkler Permit for Renovation

    Must have changed over the years --- Find out your self with this https://www.tyco-fire.com/e-catalog/Tyco-CPVC-BlazeMaster-Installation/#p=21
  6. Builder Bob

    STORIES WITH ONE EXIT

    small change in the code.....I will be in trouble about this one for a while until I beat it into my head. SC stars on the 2018 in January.
  7. Builder Bob

    Fire stopping Just asking

    That is when a contractor should know and are responsible for knowing what is supposed to be done and in a proper manner - That would come under the heading of I don't know how YOU are going to fix your non code complaint installation. I would suggest calling a third party field rep (3M, STI...
  8. Builder Bob

    Fire stopping Just asking

    Something of that size would require a fire collar....
  9. Builder Bob

    BALCONY PROJECTION AT FIRE WALL

    you need to satisfy IBC section 1406.2.1.1.1, I don't know if FTW meets this requirement for NFPA 286, Need to ask manufacture for testing data.
  10. Builder Bob

    Commercial building story height

    Check to see if zoning has a height limitation - they may be mixing and matching codes - I really hate when people are ina position and are ill informed of what is required,
  11. Builder Bob

    Guard Deflection Pass, Fail and or Compliance

    easily proved when I can shove a four inch sphere thru the guards without using any extra tools/ implements - then I can show the maximum amount of force I am exerting to push it thru
  12. Builder Bob

    STORIES WITH ONE EXIT

    occupant load table 100.1 200 gross residential x 10 (Table 1006.1) = 2000 SF threshold for requiring 2 exits for the dwelling unit.
  13. Builder Bob

    Fire Sprinkler Permit for Renovation

    Blaze Master Piping is allowed per NFPA 13 for light hazards, it is not approved for risers between floors but certainly may be used as depicted- However local amendments/interpretations may eliminate the use of PVC in buildings over X number of stories.
  14. Builder Bob

    What violation is this?

    grounding and number of conductors in FNC may be an issue / Bonding between two systems may also be an issue/ just to many questions about this installation. I have never seen this as usually the ATS will switch over to feed the emergency circuits (red box) from the emergency circuit panel box...
  15. Builder Bob

    Class 3B combustible liquid in plastic pipe/tubing in plenum

    New member today ..... with an attitude. We don't mind helping but that question does not provide enough information for a guided response. not any different than if I told you I was needing to buy a bullet for a gun, or my car won't run. I bet you would have thirty or so questions before I...
  16. Builder Bob

    STORIES WITH ONE EXIT

    Also, remember the occupant load for the dwelling unit, if a dwelling unit is over 2000 square feet, it should be required to have two exits from the dwelling unit - 1004.1, 1006.2.1, etc.
  17. Builder Bob

    Fire Sprinkler Permit for Renovation

    should be a fire watch or a fire sprinkler impairment which should have the fire marshal/ building official notified that the fire sprinkler system is out of service and where, IFC 901.7 and who is the impairment coordinator
  18. Builder Bob

    Guard Deflection Pass, Fail and or Compliance

    Should be flagged if the deflection of the cabling system allows a gap larger than 4" as required by 1015.4. That was strictly enforced in the tourist town I worked in prior.
  19. Builder Bob

    Pedestrian bridges

    should be regulated by dot if it crosses a state maintained ROW
  20. Builder Bob

    New Breaker Panel & AFCI Protection.

    The older wiring methods will create havoc with the arc faults and/or GFCI. Unless they are changing the branch circuits there-selves, I probably would allow the arc fault to be eliminated. (letter to be in file of course). If they extend or re-purpose the branch circuit from original use, then...
  21. Builder Bob

    Holes in CMU between townhomes

    Don' think Great stuff foam is allowed except for wood frame residential construction.... see the listing for Great stuff. Don't think it is allowed for masonry construction or for two hour fire resistant construction.
  22. Builder Bob

    High-Rise Stairwell Compromise?

    RLGA it is the depth of the box and the width of the block that has me concerned - You did an admiral job of clarifying my concerns.......
  23. Builder Bob

    Temporary Unplanned Leave of Absence

    not so much, this happened in the middle of remodeling our house..... having to use those funds to pay people to do half as well as I think I can do it.
  24. Builder Bob

    Type IIB Construction High Rise Wall Framing

    what does the section concerning fur-out construction state? see 803.1.3 for starts - I don't think FRTW is required if these provisions are followed which is specific to the application and does not follow the general rules for combustible materials in 603 see item #18.
  25. Builder Bob

    High-Rise Stairwell Compromise?

    I would be more concerned about the size of he box and allowable number of square inches allowed per 100 square feet of wall........ or something of that nature. I doubt the block wall is thick enough to have calculated fire resistance maintained for the stair shaft. 714.3.2 2015 ibc
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