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  1. Mule

    Footing Cure Time?

    Just set the concrete on fire and see if it passes strength tests!
  2. Mule

    Fireblocking materials?

    Don't know! Haven't thought about it! I'm thinking and have figured out my brain is hurting...........I'll get back with you on this same date next year!
  3. Mule

    Fireblocking materials?

    Yes, however if you look at the next section the code gives specifics for fiberglass batts as fireblocking. R302.11.1.1 Batts or blankets of mineral or glass fiber. Batts or blankets of mineral or glass fiber or other approved nonrigid materials shall be permitted for compliance with the...
  4. Mule

    Fireblocking materials?

    No change to #7 in the 2012 IRC however..they added a # 8 8. Cellulose insulation installed as tested for the specific application.
  5. Mule

    Alternative Energy Wind Generators

    Thanks to all of you for your help. I've passed the information on the the city planner and we are looking at what we might be able to do.
  6. Mule

    Emergency Generator Location

    Sorry.. a little slow this AM... Diesel self contained. I'm thinking this thing is going to be HUGE if it is going to provide emergency power for a retirement center. This retirement center also has a wing that is classified I-2.
  7. Mule

    Wireless Smoke Detectors IFC 907.2.11.3

    If I recall correctly the 2012 codes have provisions to allow wireless SD's. I'll research and see! Here is what the 2012 IRC says. R314.5 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit in accordance with Section R314.3, the...
  8. Mule

    Emergency Generator Location

    Thanks for all of your comments and links. It will definitly help out in the review process.
  9. Mule

    ICC B2 commercial building inspector exam

    Congrats! Four in thirty days will be tough! Good luck!
  10. Mule

    2012 IRC: R501.3 I-joist floor protection

    Is this saying ONLY on each individual joist and not continuously covered from joist to joist to joist? Sounds like some screwy wording?
  11. Mule

    Swinging over a step

    Can't find that one in the code book! :)
  12. Mule

    Alternative Energy Wind Generators

    Okay....we have an ordinance but our ordinance pretty much eliminates just about every parcel within the city. More or less our ordinance states: 1. No taller than height allowed in district. 2. CUP required for a taller wind generator. 3. Building permit required with: a. Site plan...
  13. Mule

    Emergency Generator Location

    Electrical to......duh..... That's why I need you guys to keep me straight! No zoning to require any enclosure. I was thinking more .......... I don't know what I was thinking! It's been one of those days!!!!! Thanks for the information. This will get me started.... steveray I'll pm you. Never...
  14. Mule

    Emergency Generator Location

    This is the best forum I could think of to ask this question. Not really electrical but....... A retirement center is looking to install an emergency generator. The building is approximately fifteen feet tall. The exhaust from the generator will be around fifteen feet away from the building...
  15. Mule

    how long to keep house plans in Tx

    Here's a link to the State web site with all of the retention information. Texas Retention Law Specifically HERE
  16. Mule

    Who Are You, Who Am I?

    Be careful there buddy! :) There was a snotty nosed young punk that was popping stuff off about us old farts last night on Top Shot! He didn't even make it through the team selection!!!
  17. Mule

    SI reports: How long do you keep?

    Ditto! Texas has requirements that on any commercial building that all documents must be retained until the building no longer exists. We have gone to digital retention.
  18. Mule

    Edit Button

    I really feel your pain! Anniversary 11-13 (38yrs), wifes b-day 11-26 (ain't gonna say!), sons b-day 12-13 (32), with a g-daughter born on the same day as the wife 11-26 (5), also another g-daughter 12-8 (8) g-sons bdays, 11-10 (17) and 12-26 (14), I think that's all! :)
  19. Mule

    "Jump Platform" for Egress?

    I just had a dental clinic with a second story submiied for plan review that had an exit door leading out onto a balcony for EE. The designer was a residential designer. Nough said...it took several attempts to get the plans right.
  20. Mule

    Who Are You, Who Am I?

    I'm from Fort Worth Texas. I started framing houses as a gopher in 1968. Within two years I was out on my own framing houses. From cracker jack 900 sq. ft. square walled, roof truss houses and at the end of my framing career I was framing anywhere from 6000 to 8000 sq. ft. mansions. In 1980 I...
  21. Mule

    Ambushed......

    Hang in there! Be sure and pick your battles wisely! Hope everything works out for the best for all parties!
  22. Mule

    Footing Cure Time?

    fehujber welcome to the board. I understand what you mean by enforcing a code that you can't find when someone call you out on it! Unfortunately I can't help you with your question. I just wanted to welcome you! Someone will be along to help you out shortly! Again welcome~
  23. Mule

    Ambushed......

    Might as well get ready to issue a stopw work order. Most contractors like this will not honor what you allowed them to do. They'll have all the materials on site and keep on going! Maybe not....just sayin' be prepared!
  24. Mule

    concrete driveways and arrogance

    Drive "ways" and sidewalks on private property are exempt........the IRC relates to private property. Drive "approaches" in ROW and sidewalks in ROW require permits in our AHJ.
  25. Mule

    Weather - OM Goodness

    We get ice. Now that's bad stuff to drive in! I love it when the 4 wheel guys think that just because they have 4 wheel drive that they won't slip and slid on the ice! After passing me at a higher than should be speed I usually see them a little farther down the road in a ditch.
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