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    Zero Lot Line Wall unrated

    Thanks for the replies; I had to go do some out of town work. Looking at the 2003 IRC I can not find where it would allow the window (sans), not sure what they are. As far as allowing the windows by Alt. Methods I can see where they can, I guess they have gone and let this group start their...
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    Zero Lot Line Wall unrated

    mtlogcabin, Would you allow this to be built? Would you allow the property line wall to be non rated with openings in it? My question to the guy that told me about this is, is that a property line or not? His come back was we have a clear space of over five feet. My question back to him...
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    Zero Lot Line Wall unrated

    This example is on the Calif. Res. Code and their Chapter 7A from the State Fire Marshal , There is a development I heard of that has Zero clearance lot lines, that is going to allow the walls to not be rated, have windows in them and allow overhangs of 2 feet, They are going to have a No...
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    Something's wrong with your nuts.

    Very true words there, RJJ.
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    Something's wrong with your nuts.

    RJJ I have them nail another stud next to the over nail if it is a brace or shear wall. The over pressure is cured after replacing material once or twice. I use to nail shear walls on schools ion So. Ca. during the early 70's and the State Inspectors did not allow over pressure, shinners, or...
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    Something's wrong with your nuts.

    Thanks for the other photo Ice, it is a mistery why some think that the Inspector does not want to see the hardware before it is covered. Btw, I have had owners of building that build rental units want all the walls covered with ply minimum 1/4 inch under the drywall to stop the renters from...
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    rebar inspection on swimming pools

    Hydrostatic valve installed in the bottom drain/recirculation piping area will stop the boat from floating.
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    Wrong for two reasons.

    I know this is an old post but it is very refreshing to hear of a group that work together and keep the ego part of it at home, also that weekly meeting are given to work out the short falls. Where I work that use to be the case and the weekly meeting were usefull. New boss' new workers no...
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    Wrong for two reasons.

    Thanks for the photos, In the field when I find something others missed I indicate the problem to the person letting them know so in so will be back tomorrow with our boss and the issue will be settled at that time. However just so we all understand where the issues are, here is a Notice of...
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    Rafter seat cut

    Did not Claim there were shingles, ? , where did you see I said anything about shingles? I stated " Every shinner (exposed fastener) left exposed is a future leak be it on the roof or through the weather tight exterior membrane."
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    R-2 Rooftop Patio and Number of Stories

    I truly have enjoyed all the posts on this thread it reminded me of when I started working as an inspector and when the ICBO building code was only the one volume. I never thought the poster gave enough material to answer the question completely. Just that it was a 5A sprinklered 4 story R2...
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    Something's wrong with your nuts.

    ROFLMAO, now back to the issue, besides the short bolts it looks like the braced wall sheathing which may be shear wall has studs that are over nailed. If the nailing shown is what should be then where is the 3x bottom plate? Even the stud with the hold down on it has what appears to be nailing...
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    Rafter seat cut

    If by chance this is on a corn crib, time will make it fail after about 100 yrs of neglect. If this has an Architect or Engineer involved in it have them address the many issues in the picture, if it is being built off a type 5 sheet have them seek professional help. Every...
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    Wrong for two reasons.

    Simple fixes on the joist but fixing stupid without the box of candy is real hard when it comes to the trade mechanics. Your Building Inspector issue could be (as quoted off the Web) nonfeasance "a Failure to perform an act that is either an official duty or a legal requirement. The failure to...
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    WELCOME NEW Members!

    Thanks for the welcome everyone, I found this while doing a web search on R occupancies. Then lost the link, I thought it was on my home computer but found it in my links on the computer at the office.
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    R-2 Rooftop Patio and Number of Stories

    I’m fully aware what R occupant loads are figured at Thanks, however. No one has asked the original poster what the O/L of the building or the roof top or how many condos are in the building or how many condos are on each floor. Nor if the roof top is part of the common area or owned by one...
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    R-2 Rooftop Patio and Number of Stories

    No one knows what the occupant load of the building is, what the sq.ft. of the roof top is. What If one person of the condo complex owns the top floor and the roof top which is possible the the occupant load is one.
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    WELCOME NEW Members!

    Hello, Dawgbark here, Just joined a day or so ago. Work as a plans examiner for a small city and am glad to see sites like this open for discussion.
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    R-2 Rooftop Patio and Number of Stories

    For some reason this looks familiar to a question I have seen elsewhere, but it was asked as if in California I think. The person was asked what was the occupant load of the building, no one answered. So, if it is not too late what is the occupant load of the building excluding the rooftop...
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