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    Wood Framed Tub in Type IB

    Cabinet definition - a case or cupboard usually having doors and shelves Case definition - a box or receptacle for holding something It's just a giant sink base cabinet. That's all. APPROVED
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    We Need Your Support

    Would like to support but is Paypal only option? I tried yesterday to pay with credit card unsuccessfully and even Paypal option didn't work.
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    combustible material in type I and II construction 603.1

    First 2015: 603.1 Allowable Materials Combustible materials shall be permitted in buildings of Type I or II construction in the following applications and in accordance with Sections 603.1.1 through 603.1.3: 1. Fire-retardant-treated wood shall be permitted in: 1.1. Nonbearing partitions...
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    combustible material in type I and II construction 603.1

    Thank goodness they fixed the typo error in 2018 that existed in 2015 and 2012 for 603.1
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    Exterior renovations & IEBC 705.2 Alterations affecting an area containing a primary function

    REPAIR. The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building for the purpose of its maintenance or to correct damage. Someone might see it as an alteration since the proposed scope is more than maintenance and is not damaged but rather not performing as desired.
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    Exterior renovations & IEBC 705.2 Alterations affecting an area containing a primary function

    705.2 Alterations Affecting an Area Containing a Primary Function Where an alteration affects the accessibility to a, or contains an area of, primary function, the route to the primary function area shall be accessible. The accessible route to the primary function area shall include toilet...
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    Florida Accessibility 2017 - 20% required or not.

    Does 202.3 Exception 1 seems to imply that 20% is not required if circulation path to area of alteration is existing/unaltered (accessible route not required) or does 202.4 apply restroom upgrades etc.? 202 Existing Buildings and Facilities 202.3 Alterations Where existing elements or spaces...
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    2015 IECC - Alterations

    First post here and thank you in advance for any help anyone can offer. As with many sections of the code I am having trouble wrapping my head around the language with: Section R503 Alterations R503.1 General Alterations to any building or structure shall comply with the requirements of the...
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