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    IRC Accessory Structure Proposed Interpretation 23-12

    Thanks Big Mac. That summarizes things very well. Makes sense to everyone here. The only one that needs convincing is the ICC. I was a bit shocked to see their response on their draft interpretation. We have some large garages and barns here. If you want to exceed the 3000 sq ft. we allow...
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    IRC Accessory Structure Proposed Interpretation 23-12

    That was my thinking. we have always interpreted it to mean a total of 3,000 sq.ft., not per floor. We would welcome permit applications for something larger, as it could be constructed under the provisions of the IBC for a U or S2, depending on the use. Chapter 4 (IBC) has some specific...
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    IRC Accessory Structure Proposed Interpretation 23-12

    Hey everyone. I was gone for a few weeks, I will have to scan the boards to see what I missed. Hope all is well. THE ICC has a proposed committee interpretation #23-12 (You can't access it directly from the ICC site unless you are a member.) But I will post it here. They are taking public...
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    Minimum landing height from finish floor level at egress door

    Obviously you have never worked with anti-matter. We do it all the time and you can get negative values, negative square footages, ect. I allow it under alternate methods and materials.
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    104.10 Modification

    I use it on occasion, as the deputy building official for our jurisdiction. Stairs that are not wide enough, energy code deficencies from windows with U values that are too high, minimum room size (allowing 6'10" on a 500 square foot cabit), 34.5" landings, things of that nature. I keep a log...
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    Roof frame pics to make you smile

    Doesn't simpson make a product to fix this?? :)
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    Yet Another Pier/Beam Related Foundation Question

    That is getting posted in the break room. thanks.
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    The 2012 ICC - Swimming Pool And Spa Code

    By free, you mean aside from the $10,000 we spend every 3 years for books, commentaries, CD's and training seminars?? We did not order or pay for it in the actual write a check sense.
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    basement storage room

    Short answer is no you can not deny it. You can request they label the use of each room. Storage is a perfectly legit use. We allow bathrooms in garages, so a basement would be similar. We have included a new line on our C of O's for "restrictions". This could include items such as this...
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    The 2012 ICC - Swimming Pool And Spa Code

    I got mine yesterday. Funny my first thought was "Now there will be a pool & spa inspetor certification". I would put good money on the yes there will be side. Just seems like this could have been a chapter in the IBC.
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    Change of use/occupancy??

    Thank you to all for the feedback. We don't actually have biz. licenses in this county. There has been no CO ever so I am going to talk to them about getting a permit.
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    Another View: Delaying lawsuits isn't fair to the disabled

    Statistically speaking, half the people are below average.
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    Change of use/occupancy??

    The items that Papio mentioned are what would be of concern, exiting, signage, basic acessiblity. Its not very big, and its far from everything, one story, so structural, not overly concerned, no fire separation or sprinkler issues. Just some basic things. I was just trying to determine if I...
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    Change of use/occupancy??

    That is what I am trying to determine. Should they get a permit for the current use? Is it a change from being vacant? or from never having a change of use filed for ??
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    Change of use/occupancy??

    Provide accessibility? Fix some stairs?
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    Change of use/occupancy??

    What if that is non-existent?
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