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  1. Mr Softy

    defining the 'work area'

    yup yup and yup. it does seem that the loophole is there, big as day. one guy gets the permit for the Level 2 kitchens and bath. another gets a permit for Level 1 windows. neither trips a sprinkler requirement. anyone know of any official interps or appeal cases that address this? we're...
  2. Mr Softy

    It's not an optical illusion

    i particularly like the exterior installation of the HW heater
  3. Mr Softy

    It's not an optical illusion

    straight lines and right angles are over-rated.
  4. Mr Softy

    It's not an optical illusion

    they have plans (and on-site at that). what's the problem?
  5. Mr Softy

    Give me a hand folks, help me out

    he'll be here in 10 minutes? that's great. i won't. let's do it again tomorrow.
  6. Mr Softy

    Good Evening Everyone.

    we'll try. thanks for the welcome!
  7. Mr Softy

    Good Evening Everyone.

    they say i've lost my edge. :-(
  8. Mr Softy

    Good Evening Everyone.

    Just was introduced to this forum. Looks like a happening place with lots of activity. I'm a building inspector in a large metropolitan area in the NE. also a teacher of codes, and a writer of codes - served on the Massachusetts Existing Building Code Committee for the last two code cycles.
  9. Mr Softy

    you want to complain?

    If you complain nothing happens, you might as well not bother.
  10. Mr Softy

    you want to complain?

    Look at these shoes. I've only had them three weeks and the heels are worn right through.
  11. Mr Softy

    defining the 'work area'

    Level 1 work does not bring in the sprinkler requirement. Level 2 with work on more than 50% of the floor area does. removing a wall is Level 2 (any reconfiguration of space) the question is - if there is work that is Level 2 , can one parse off the Level 1 work into a different work area and...
  12. Mr Softy

    defining the 'work area'

    good morning all. here's a question we're currently wrestling with in our office - how extensively can the 'work area' be defined? where does it end? the issue at hand is the sprinkler requirements for residential multi-family buildings undergoing Level 2 Alterations as defined by IEBC 2009...
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