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    Appendix D and Residential Access

    Under the 2006 IFC, Appendix D, if all dwellings in a development are equipped with automatic sprinkler systems, there need be only one "fire apparatus access road" (if there are more than 30 dwellings in a development), according to Exception #1. The question is - if the development tags on to...
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    sprinklers. where required. S-1 under 12,000 sf

    I believe the "windowless story" requirement is only for levels above or below the level of exit discharge? Probably no sprinklers, unless some CA amendment that would trigger them. High-piled combustible storage??
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    Green codes, energy codes & DOE???

    Bingo - I'm in Illinois. Thanks for the info., Frank!!
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    Green codes, energy codes & DOE???

    Frank: I believe I was contacted by a third party consultant (who I believe was working on exactly this project). Do you have any more information on this? Wondering if anyone else has been contacted, as well???
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    Building Department Software

    Cboboggs' recent post regarding Black Bear brought me back to this post from a ways back. We're also, in our jurisdiction, back to talking about department software (still have none, believe it or not), and am still looking for options on the "lower end" of the cost spectrum. Any new...
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    How advisable to destroy permit records?

    Unbeknown to me, a decision was made last Summer to destroy all of our permit records over 7 years old (statutory requirement). We do not have these microfilmed or digitally archived; once they're shredded, they're gone. Is this advisable? When we go back - on an existing building - and try...
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    Permitting Software

    Their website appears to be down, too. Speaking of price, can someone give me a ballpark as to what this system costs? Is it based on # of parcels?
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    Fees and BVD

    How ugly do those situations get when you invoke your 'authority to reject'? And what do you use as a basis for your suggested fee on those multi-million-dollar homes? Do you ask for contracts?
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    Contractors and education, take 2

    I completely understand what you and others have said in this regard, and I somewhat agree. But let me better put this in context. Our local HBA may only have +/- 20 builder members, our city's population is around 40k, with no other cities of any significant size within the region. We're...
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    Fees and BVD

    Thanks, Mule! I like the way this ordinance is written, with the "not less than BVD" language. As I've looked around our region, most jurisdictions base their fees on value, but not many make reference to the BVD, and if they do, it's made to sound like an option of last resort, as in it's...
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    Contractors and education, take 2

    This brings up a good point (and very timely for me!). I am in the midst of a conversation with my local HBA regarding just this issue (lack of code knowledge), and they seem somewhat receptive - even indicating that they would be open to undergoing training. The problem is - in our area, we...
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    Fees and BVD

    In running some test scenarios this evening, we're going to have to make a more abrupt change than I'd initially thought. My current residential flat rate and commercial flat rates don't mesh well with the table as published. If I base the multiplier on our existing residential fees, the...
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    Fees and BVD

    We are thinking about transitioning to a BVD-based fee system. I have two questions: 1. What are the drawbacks? 2. How do you schedule fee increases (or do you?) in ordinance? Can you state that it shall be based on the "August" publication as published each year (so that it happens...
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    Guard or no guard?

    I think Darren's right! Conarb - Is it possible that the ICC-700 gives a trade-off allowing for elimination of superfluous safety elements (given they're such a waste of limited resources), if enough natural light is provided through the skylight and the south-facing window to provide adequate...
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    Ignoring the requirements for an unlimited area building

    One of my biggest concerns is in the perpetuity of maintaining the open perimeter - i.e.) recording a deed restriction; otherwise, what's to prevent development in that area 40 years from now, when we're all gone and the codes have changed?
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    TJI and blocking

    It would not. Joists would then require lateral restraint at the ends
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    TJI and blocking

    That's every bit as good as the jack posts the beam is probably sitting on without any mechanical attachment (They're going to come back and do that, though - just haven't gotten around to it yet!!!!)
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    Mold and lumber left onsite too long

    I'd be interested to hear of some way to address it. I posted a similar question on the "old board" regarding this. Contractor (Mr. Big Time) purchased a couple of truckloads of dimensional lumber and some I-joists, which, well, happened to be nearly a 5 year supply for him (really saved...
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    Gillette Building Official Gets Award

    Very cool, Jim! Congratulations - well-deserved!!
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    Sign-off cards for commercial?

    Another very elementary question, which you have all come to expect from me: Do you use and post a "sign-off" card on commercial projects when conducting a framing inspection, similar to the process I believe most use for residential (IRC) projects? If not, what - if any - documentation do you...
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    Exit Path

    In another installment of "Been-there-done-that": In exception #2.4 cited by Coug Dad above, what is a "partial height fixed wall"? I had a designer propose a 2" curb, which would still allow stock carts to roll over it, and he justification was that 2" is a partial height of an otherwise...
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    No Final Inspection (I know I've asked this before)

    Even though I couldn't find a thread I'd started on the inspectpa board, I know I've asked before about how you deal with contractors (especially) who do not request a final inspection of an IRC structure prior to allowing the occupant to move in and occupy. A few of you who responded said that...
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    I wonder if it is sprinklered?

    For those who haven't been to this part of the country - you don't know how true this is!! The assessor will undoubtedly make his or her valuation based on a MHE (Mobile Home Equivalent) scale.
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    Handrail extensions A117.1, IBC 1012 & ABA

    Seems like we've had similar discussions regarding handrail extensions, and where unusual circumstances exist, (almost) all were in agreement that a modification could be granted. Speaking for myself, were this to be submitted to me prior to installation with a written request for a...
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    Apartment Inspection by Fire Dept.

    Probably had to get to the supermarket and then back to the station - after all, it's 5:30 - supper ain't gonna cook itself!!
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