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    NY State finished basement legalization. EERO vs egress...

    [RB] EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENING. An operable exterior window, door or similar device that provides for a means of escape and access for rescue in the event of an emergency. "R310.1 Emergency escape and rescue opening required. Basements, habitable attics and every sleeping room shall...
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    NY State finished basement legalization. EERO vs egress...

    I'm looking at a set of plans for the legalization of a finished basement (NY state codes). The basement has stairs going up to the first floor which are too narrow to be considered egress. They also have a stair leading up to a door to the exterior, which meets the egress criteria. However...
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    Can I upload a photo into a reply?

    OK thank you.
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    Can I upload a photo into a reply?

    ...and if so, how?
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    Maneuvering clearance at an exit door?

    Thank you, this is what I needed!
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    Maneuvering clearance at an exit door?

    I'm trying to add a photo but this site just asks for a URL...
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    Maneuvering clearance at an exit door?

    I am looking at a drawing of a proposed office space. The entry door opens into a foyer, and from there you would make an immediate right turn through a door into an office space. The problem is that the entry door opens into the maneuvering clearance for the second door. I know it's not good...
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    Fire alarm system installation where not required.

    Yes, they included a fire alarm plan. Just missing some where there should be some, if an alarm system was required in this space.
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    Fire alarm system installation where not required.

    I am reviewing a set of plans for a dentist office in an existing building (NY state) where a fire alarm system is not required (2015 IBC 907.2.2) but they are showing one anyway on their plans. However, their alarm system is substandard - they are not showing strobes in the bathrooms, and the...
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    Have to go thru mechanical room to access bathroom!?

    I'm going to say oil and yes we are using the ICC.
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    Have to go thru mechanical room to access bathroom!?

    I am in NY state (not NYC) and I got a call from someone who is selling their house but hasn't gotten a C of O on their finished basement, so they are trying to tie up their loose ends before selling. Their finished basement includes a mechanical room that you have to go through to get to the...
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    Boiler room needs a fire rated door?

    509.1 General Incidental uses located within single occupancy or mixed occupancy buildings shall comply with the provisions of this section. Incidental uses are ancillary functions associated with a given occupancy that generally pose a greater level of risk to that occupancy and are limited to...
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    Boiler room needs a fire rated door?

    I am trying to locate the code regarding fire rated doors for a boiler room. The boiler room is in the basement and the basement is being finished. I am getting different answers from different people. This is in a single family residence in upstate NY. I would love to know where to find...
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    EERO distance from sill to grade?

    Here is the code I was looking for: In the 2017 NYS Supplement: AJ604.3 Automatic Sprinkler Systems A habitable attic may be created in an existing attic located above the second or third story above grade plane without requiring the installation of a sprinkler system throughout the entire...
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    EERO distance from sill to grade?

    We are working with the 2015 ICC and NYS 2017 supplement. I was told the minimum distance from EERO to grade or landing below is 14 feet, and I can't seem to find this info anywhere. Does anyone know the answer? I am looking at a set of residential plans where the EERO is 16' to grade. Any...
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    Unisex bathroom in office space.

    Just to clarify, these bathrooms will be side by side.
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    Unisex bathroom in office space.

    I am reviewing a set of plans for an office space in NY (not NYC) and the occupant load is 45. They have 2 bathrooms, one being ADA accessible. They called me and asked if one of the bathrooms can be unisex, and I am having a hard time finding an answer. Can anyone help? We are using the...
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    Maximum office space cubicle partition height?

    Thanks for the reply. It made me think that what I'm really looking for is the height of a cubicle divider more than a framed out partition. There is a specific height, I believe, for visibility through these dividers...
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    Maximum office space cubicle partition height?

    True, I just seem to remember 5' instead of 6'. Or 5'-6". Maybe I'm losing my mind.
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    Maximum office space cubicle partition height?

    Thanks for the reply. I seem to remember hearing/reading that having office cubicle partitions that high would block views of exit signs.
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    Maximum office space cubicle partition height?

    In the 2015 IBC, there is a code for maximum partition height (6 feet) before the partition needs "adequate strength and stiffness to resist loads" (IBC 1607.14) but I could swear I read that office cubicle partitions could only be around 5' high. Does anyone know where I can find this...
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    Distance to ADA bathroom from office space?

    New York state.
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    Distance to ADA bathroom from office space?

    This is what I found as well - The dimensions of the bathroom have to be ADA, but the fixtures do not, and no grab bars are required. This will work for the building owner - they just want a nicely appointed bathroom without the ADA bars and fixtures.
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    Distance to ADA bathroom from office space?

    I was asked by the owner of an office building the following question: There is an office space on the second floor of his building where the tenant wants to add a bathroom but NOT make it ADA accessible. There is a public ADA accessible bathroom in the hallway outside the office space...
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    NYS attic to habitable space conversion - sprinkler system?

    HERE is the answer...found in the 2017 NYS Supplement... AJ604.3 Automatic sprinkler systems. A habitable attic may be created in an existing attic located above the second or third story above grade plane without requiring the installation of a sprinkler system throughout the entire...
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