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    Home Based Business - Karate studio

    In my location "home occupations" are allowed with the approval of some board. I suspect that is true in most places. If I were the AHJ, I would ask that board to seek my comments before approving any "home Occupation" usage. I agree that "home occupations" or whatever pose a issue that the AHJ...
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    Home Based Business - Karate studio

    That is well said.
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    Home Based Business - Karate studio

    My county has a zoning ordinance with a definition of "home occupation." Since your county has an ordinance and allows the usage you want, I suppose you only need to abide by the residential building code.
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    Home Based Business - Karate studio

    You need to check the allowed "home based businesses." Here the zoning code allows "home occupations." The usual residential code applies. I don't think 5-10 students would be allowed. You need to read the code to ensure that your "business" is allowed. I expect your residential code would apply.
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    Lateral restraint at supports for joists

    Nailing joists to the top of girders and nailing the sub-flooring to the top of the joists is often sufficient.
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    Stringer support

    I think the standard was given earlier - 300 pounds over 4sqin. Very simple to test. No need to take pictures. Just cart a 300 pound test weight around. While I don't like the construction shown in the original pictures, only the 300 pound test weight gives an accurate answer.
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    Spiral stairway width above handrail

    Moving furniture upstairs can be done with a lift and a window.
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    Stringer support

    It might be better to simply accept that their standards are just as legal as yours.
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    Stringer support

    While I agree about the possible loading. The code, not usage, gives us the design and inspection requirements.
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    Stringer support

    I believe that the code load requirements for stairs are not related to the code load requirements for floors. In any case, the loads on stairs are short term loads while the loads on floors are long term loads.
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    Failed Footer Inspection, Not allowed to pour then found this

    I try very hard to stay out of contractor/inspector fights. I have been drawn into this one by "inspectors" asking if an "engineer" would write a letter approving of the construction. I would never write a letter or draw plans where a AHJ who claims he is "not practicing engineering" has...
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    Failed Footer Inspection, Not allowed to pour then found this

    Jar546 --- Your post shows what you are. A bully. There are several other inspectors and AHJs here who are also bullies. I would report you the the moderator but ...
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    Failed Footer Inspection, Not allowed to pour then found this

    If you read what I said, it includes "the exact details would depend on the specific details of the situation." --- I guess you object to me asking my legislator and the Attorney General for help in getting AHJs and inspectors out of "practicing" engineering. They can chose the venue they wish...
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    Stringer support

    I guess your rough-in inspections are not to thorough. But on to the initial photos. At least one of the stringers rests against the studs. Usually the stringer is nailed to the studs well enough to keep the stringer up. At my house one stringer is nailed to studs and the other is supported by...
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    Failed Footer Inspection, Not allowed to pour then found this

    All this abuse because I said I would show up in court and give my engineering opinion. And because I would report people who pretend to not practice engineering.
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    Failed Footer Inspection, Not allowed to pour then found this

    Perhaps you should read the process regarding appeals. It ends in court. Perhaps you should read the ethics requirements. I am required to report those who I regard as practicing engineering without a license.
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    Failed Footer Inspection, Not allowed to pour then found this

    I only do work for existing clients and new clients who are referred to me by people I trust. There is no need for a letter. --- For my usual compensation I will show up in court and say it is a non-issue. And that the AHJ's office is practicing engineering without a license and without the...
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    Failed Footer Inspection, Not allowed to pour then found this

    I had an inspector out for a framing inspection. He started saying things were not to code. I asked him to write down the violations or put up a nice green tag. He refused. He left. I called the AHJ and explained what happened. The AHJ said the inspector was never sent out. I said fine, I have...
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    Failed Footer Inspection, Not allowed to pour then found this

    I did not say an engineer was required. My engineering opinion is that a lot of fuss is being made about a non-issue. But non-issues seem to drive a lot of people.
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    Panelboard in a closet

    That is an inspection time requirement. As long as the plans and inspection do not show that area is used for storage, the occupant can use the area for storage. --- The panel in my house has a bunch of junk piled in front of it. The panel in my shop has a 55gal barrel and a paper shredder in...
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    To drywall or not?

    North Star --- There are a lot of structures that have serious life safety issues. That is, they were built before certain code issues were written and are not code compliant. I am sure you can out and preach to lots of people that they have life safety issues that need addressing. But if you...
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    Failed Footer Inspection, Not allowed to pour then found this

    I am not employed by the contractor so there is no need for me to provide a letter. If I were employed by the contractor, I would be in the position to determine if the footings were sufficient. I could provide a letter regarding the sufficiency if asked.
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    Failed Footer Inspection, Not allowed to pour then found this

    I am not employed by the contractor so there is no need for me to provide a letter. If I were employed by the contractor, I would be in the position to determine if the footings were sufficient. I could provide a letter regarding the sufficiency if asked.
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    Failed Footer Inspection, Not allowed to pour then found this

    The attitude of tear out the work is used to show who is in charge. If you want to be a thug, you can be one. There are other less costly ways to show compliance.
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    To drywall or not?

    As a contractor I would suggest that the ceiling be brought up to code. I would even listen to comments made by the AHJ along those lines. But if the AHJ demanded it, I would have him in court. And out of a job.
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