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  1. fatboy

    Urinal

    Urinals are not required but may be substitued. 424.2 Substitution for water closets. In each bathroom or toilet room, urinals shall not be substituted for more than 67 percent of the required water closets in assembly and educational occupancies. Urinals shall not be substituted for more than...
  2. fatboy

    April 2024 ICC hearings

    I'm not making it this go-round, first time in a loooong time I am not going! 2006?
  3. fatboy

    NM cable in acoustical ceilings

    Well, don't know particulars, but #2 is pretty clear......... (2) Exposed in dropped or suspended ceilings in other than one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings. Is it a one or two-family dwelling?
  4. fatboy

    Understanding the Differences: Building Codes, Zoning Laws, and Code Enforcement

    Reality is, that across the country the Department/Division that "enforces" the nuisance property codes has been called "Code Enforcement", with Code Enforcement Officers. In my former jurisdiction, they did change it to "Code Compliance" in an attempt to make it sound not as heavyhanded. My...
  5. fatboy

    squatter squad

    Looks like it was legit, they must have had the authority, the Police did not stop them.
  6. fatboy

    Shouldn't my architect know the building use codes and not need to call zoning?

    Turn off any notifications,, log out, and don't open the site again!
  7. fatboy

    hot tub

    Welcome to the forum. First off, this is basically not intended to be a forum for DYI's, although you will get some answers. You have your terminolgy wrong, I believe you are talking about voltages, not amperages. Typical amps for A/C is 25-50, hard to say what the tub amperage draw is...
  8. fatboy

    12ft exterior wall

    Can't see anything............the code section link worked.
  9. fatboy

    In Memory of Co-Founding Member RJJ 1950-2023

    I had wondered why we had not seen him in quite some time, definetly remember you guys getting the forum off the ground, in time before ICC shut theirs down. God bless his soul, and his family.
  10. fatboy

    Does a Fence Require a Permit?

    Always check with AHJ, so the correct answer is maybe!
  11. fatboy

    When the Contractor Does Not Follow Specs from the Engineer

    Splitting hairs........require the RDP ultimately accept the alternative, or not.
  12. fatboy

    When the Contractor Does Not Follow Specs from the Engineer

    Require the designing engineer provide an acceptance document.
  13. fatboy

    Does an existing warehouse under 12,000 sq ft require sprinklers?

    New occupant, same use, code compliant before.........move along. We issue a new C.O. for sales tax collection purposes and documentation.
  14. fatboy

    After a building structure fire, what's the process?

    Like classicT, we would post it as unsafe, require theo owner/agent secure the site for safety, and wait for the submittlal to rebuild. If foundation is deemed worthy, rebuilding under current codes can happen.
  15. fatboy

    New Member

    Welcome yukinakamura2193!
  16. fatboy

    New Member

    Welcome chexin2894!
  17. fatboy

    Egress Near Stairs

    You could take some direction from this section, goes to intent. R310.2.4 Emergency escape and rescue openings under decks, porches and cantilevers. Emergency escape and rescue openings installed under decks, porches and cantilevers shall be fully openable and provide a path not less than 36...
  18. fatboy

    Basement Egress Window

    Nobody can stop you, but if it were in my jurisdiction, it would be noted on the permit, plans and in the address file that the room did not meet the requirements for a sleeping room and should not be used, or marketed as such.
  19. fatboy

    Hear today, gone tomorrow.

    That's a heckuva signoff! WOW!
  20. fatboy

    Cold therapy tubs

    I would apply the ISPSC to a cold therapy tub, it is still a body of water, obviously you can ignore the higher temptaratur requirements. JMHO
  21. fatboy

    Boat Repair Building

    RLGA is spot on!
  22. fatboy

    Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit Fire Separation

    Attached single unit makes a duplex, follow the sections for duplexes........as steveray said, on the same lot, follow FSD sections .
  23. fatboy

    Greetings

    Welcome Edison Mark!
  24. fatboy

    WELCOME NEW Members!

    Welcome to the forum! A wealth of information is available here!
  25. fatboy

    WELCOME NEW Members!

    Welcome to the forum! A wealth of information is available here!
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