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    Tear 'er down - Ever use §110.3 to demolish?

    Duplicate post......again
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    Tear 'er down - Ever use §110.3 to demolish?

    Thanks for the replies so far. I am familiar with how we've "always done it" through a non-code-based state statute for "unsafe and dangerous" structures. It is very broad and general, and works best if the owner has completely abandoned the property (past-due taxes) - many times they're dead...
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    Tear 'er down - Ever use §110.3 to demolish?

    In my reading of Section 110.3 (2006 IPMC), if you notice the owner of a dangerous property, they fail to comply or avail themselves of their administrative hearing, the AHJ can demolish the structure and lien the property. Has anyone used this provision - without a court order - to demolish a...
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    Building Official Position Interview

    Didn't I tell you? Congratulations!!
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    Change of plan - openings between townhouses

    I agree. Nor are they expressly prohibited by the code as written. I see a code change proposal coming......
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    New Year's resolution

    If you are successful in your resolution - if you find the formula - you need to write a book. I thought being engaged in stupid, non-productive arguments was one of our primary job descriptions!
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    Change of plan - openings between townhouses

    Thanks, Peach. I was thinking in the back of my mind that it really could be as simple as that. I'm having a meeting this morning to discuss the situation; may have more information later in the day. thanks again..
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    Exception to IBC106.1 -Submittal documents

    Immensely helpful link! Thanks, Coug Dad. I'll have to see how that squares with our state laws, but that describes the distinction very well!!
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    Change of plan - openings between townhouses

    This was similar to my first thought, but......(I'm braced for a barrage of admonishments for "what-ifing"), it appears that their idea is to have a cased opening, leaving the units completely open to one another. I would fully expect them to remove the rated door after C of O, and thereby...
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    Exception to IBC106.1 -Submittal documents

    Khsmith, I appreciate your position on this, and by and large, don't disagree. To play devil's advocate (sort of): 1. I am not "circumventing" registration statutes, I am operating within my latitude as an AHJ under the exceptions to the statute, which identify only "structural" and "life...
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    Exception to IBC106.1 -Submittal documents

    I know this will elicit a wide range of responses, based on location and size of jurisdiction, political support, etc. The exception to 106.1 allows the building official to waive the submission of construction documents "if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that...
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    Change of plan - openings between townhouses

    How is this condition imposed? As a deed restriction?
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    Change of plan - openings between townhouses

    Now if I can hijack my own thread with a more general question - or two, actually: 1. Can there be openings (protected, of course) between dwelling units in two-family buildings or townhouses? (I can't see where it is addressed specifically one way or the other). 2. Can a two-family...
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    Doors in Party Walls - can it be done?

    Thanks, Coug Dad. Your response is exactly what I'm hoping to hear more of - that it has been done, even though the code pretty strongly suggests it shouldn't. Because I agree that in my mind, the prohibiting factor is separate ownership. If that can be addressed by a recorded agreement, then...
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    Change of plan - openings between townhouses

    That may be the funniest thing ever said on this board!!! LMAO!!!!!
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    Change of plan - openings between townhouses

    Only in our jurisdiction, I swear... Permit issued for two, attached, single-family dwellings (not really 'townhouses' as in the thread title). Each unit is built on its own parcel, with a lot line in the center. Built as 'spec.s', now a prospective buyer comes along and says, "I'll take the...
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    Doors in Party Walls - can it be done?

    I know that it is expressly prohibited by §705.1.1, but has it ever been permitted in any of your jurisdictions given certain conditions? I have a request by a building owner in our historic downtown to create an opening between two buildings (separate ownership), which don't really share a...
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    ICC zoning inspector exam

    Go fish. Sorry. I know what a pipe looks like and that's about it!
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    ICC zoning inspector exam

    Congratulations! Glad I could help. Many many members of this board (and its predecessor) have been very helpful to me in the past as I've sought new certifications. Be sure to make this site a frequent visit and don't hesitate to jump in on the conversations. I've found the Legal Aspects...
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    RSF Status

    Thanks for the link, Conarb!
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    Dormer Ridge Board or Beam

    Maybe if they shot a few dozen more nails into the tops of those.... king...posts....brace...things...??? Think that would help??
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    Dormer Ridge Board or Beam

    Shed dormer? I agree that it is a beam or girder requiring engineering, per §R802.3.1 "...where ceiling joists or rafter ties are not provided, the ridge formed by these rafters shall be supported by a wall or girder designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice
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    Smoking Alert or you've got to be joking!

    Maybe that's what happened to Dr. Rosenthal, now that you mention it!
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    Smoking Alert or you've got to be joking!

    In addition, this guy is about 120 years old and clearly has no idea where he even is, let alone what the h*!! he's talking about. I'm embarrassed for him when watching him. He gets halfway into a sentence and forgets what he's talking about. If anyone from the state licensing board were...
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    ICC announces new Code Forum!

    RJJ, your last post is dead on. Well said!
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