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    708.3 Exc 2 - 1/2 Hour Rating

    There are a couple of UL Designs that have a 1/2 hour rating. Check out designs U319 & U407. You can also use the calculated rating option in Sectioin 721 as noted by others. The comments about the use of a NFPA 13 vs 13R system are partially correct. They are correct for the fire partitions...
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    ashrae 90.1-2007 - commercial bldg envelope insulation

    You may want to check out Building Science Corporation's website www.buildingscience.com. They may have a white paper that addresses your issue. Rick, Section 501.2 of the IECC allows ASHRAE 90.1 as an alternative. Does PA delete that option out of the code. If they do, they may be in violation...
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    Front Entry ?

    The only real solution to this problem is to request a modification per Section 104.10, assuming NJ has not deleted that section as well. Because of the layout of the building and location of the public property, there is a practical difficulty in complying with the code. The building official...
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    WELCOME NEW Members!

    Just found out about this forum. Heard that it is the premier code forum out there. I am a code consultant in Denver and look forward to the discussions. It is always interesting to see how others look at the provisions of the code.
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