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    220.87(2) - Intent of “…Plus new load..”

    Existing load study plus new load times 125% should not exceed feeder ampacity
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    The Trump ballroom debate

    Architect of the Capitol deales with the Legislative branch buildings and grounds, 17 in total
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    Illegal Receptacle Cover?

    Tamac/ Allure makes these covers, which are to cover up painted,dirty, etc. decora outlets. They do make one for GFI that allows access to reset/trip.
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    Exterior Lighting on walkways between commercial buildings

    ADA section 4.4 for locations of lighting protruding in walkways. No lumens specified, only locations and direction of lighting
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    Exterior Lighting on walkways between commercial buildings

    Take a look at ADA walkway lighting and IZC
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    Rail vehicle maintenance facilities: F or S?

    My opinion would be F1; the normal repairs, but if the repair was on a tanker section carrying hazardous material, then the classification would change to an H classification. The airplane hanger repair is going to deal with aviation fuel, changing its designation from F1 to S1
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    110.26(E)

    Section 110.26(E) “Dedicated Equipment Space” requires that switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, and motor control centers are located in dedicated spaces and be protected from damage. Section 110.26(E)(1)(a) mandates a clear space, only for equipment listed in 110.26(E), that is the depth...
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    110.26(E)

    The area above the dedicated space required by 110.26(E)(1)(a) shall be permitted to contain foreign systems, provided protection is installed to avoid damage to the electrical equipment from condensation, leaks or breaks in such foreign systems [110.26(E)(1)(b)].
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    The J-L Bolt Debate

    Hey, I resemble that!
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    What's wrong here?

    IMC 603.10 flex duct support M1411.6 insulation of refrigerant pipe IRC 503.7.5 Roof penetration NEC 334.30 stapling NM cable Probably more concerning the condensate drain
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    At What Point Would You Consider A Ground Surface Not Accessible?

    Have a surface that is firm, stable, and slip-resistant
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    Condensate piping follow CH. 7 IPC?

    Can be sanitary, or pressure and air gap are also an issue. I have seen taps made directly into waste stacks.
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    Crawl space definition

    Take a look at IRC 408 for more clarity
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    Is an expansion joint required by the IRC when pouring concrete against a house?

    Not required, but not prohibited.
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    Name That Voltage - Transformer Edition

    You said guess, so I did
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    Name That Voltage - Transformer Edition

    Single phase 240/480
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    Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit

    IBC 201.3 Terms defined in other I codes It is in IBC, IPMC, IRC, and IEC. 2020 NEC even has it in definitions. Clarity does need to happen. I believe I may make a proposal for the term cohesion by looking at the previous ROP for the definitions.
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    What is "readily visible" according to IBC 2018 Section 1028.1, ex. 1.1?

    Same meaning but different verbiage.
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    What is "readily visible" according to IBC 2018 Section 1028.1, ex. 1.1?

    Is the exit discharge not the final point of exit from the building to grade?
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    Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit

    Habitable space A space in a building for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces .
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    Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit

    Where in the code does it specify that the kitchen is considered part of the living space? Where in the table 403.3.1.1 does it say that 0.35 ACH is required in the kitchen?
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    Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit

    Notes "b' 'c' and "g' make the kitchen, bathrooms. and closet excluded or "prohibited" from being circulated.
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    Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit

    IMC 601.5(7) Should prevent the air from being "well mixed," you would be adding contaminants to the breathing area and defeating the purpose of ACH.
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    Trapeze.

    That's funny
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    Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit

    The cubic feet of the occupied zones per room, excluding closets, kitchens, and bathrooms
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