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    What is a corridor?

    all i want to know is if there are not six sides to this entity, whatever we want to call it- is it still a corridor? the situation is in this building there is no drop ceiling and no plan to duct return air. designer show transfer grills from adjoining and connected space to this "corridor"...
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    What is a corridor?

    I know right! sounds simple enough. Been in building code enforcement for 25 year now so wait for it please! Definition from ICC 2012 CORRIDOR. An enclosed exit access component that defines and provides a path of egress travel. Now for some context. For 25 years I have thought that when you...
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    Wood Timber Skyscrapers?

    My guess is this will be one of the most heavily amended provisions in the code? The proponents claim they have all the fire test data and approvals but i am sure there will still be those who will not take kindly to combustible skyscrapers. I went to a training sponsored by one of the...
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    Nomenclature of Components and Parts

    Who knows what a 1900 box is? Ever heard of non metallic conduit referred to as "Smurf tube"?
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    Is This Electrical Service Disconnect Wired Properly?

    bonding jumper?
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    Halloween Haunted Houses

    someone mentioned earlier in this thread to simply not allow them. Probably just joking but i once worked in a jurisdiction that almost did just that. they basically had an ordinance that stated that any haunted house or similar amusement had to be sponsored and receive a certain percentage...
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    two hour fire rating between containers

    i am assuming that since the idea of tiny houses and shipping containers is so new that there has been no fire ressistive , E119 testing on any thing that resembles a shipping container. Since i can not think of any professional organization of container manufacturer who is likely to foot the...
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    vehicular barriers

    i am thinking that when the exterior wall is "Fragile" ( needs clarification for certain) and when within XX distance to perpendicular parking and /or drive lanes, protection shall be provided by bollards, curbs (height/profile to be determined) or a "non-fragile" exterior wall. I don't think...
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    vehicular barriers

    I have been waiting my 25 year career as a code official to engage in the code change process. I have been waiting for the right opportunity to chime in and now I think i am on to something. What better way to see if this will have any chance changing the code than to vent my issue here. I...
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    Dead end corridor within mixed occupancies

    I will never understand dead end corridors and i have been a code official for 25 years. 1. I don't understand how the adding of a door across the corridor makes the exiting form this space any easier, less complicated, or simpler. If anything it may complicate things. 2. I think that dead end...
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    Shower Vertical Grab Bar

    Not California
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    Shower Vertical Grab Bar

    using 2009
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    Shower Vertical Grab Bar

    Lets not try to over-think this one. Simple question. TRUE or FALSE? Vertical Grab bars are only required in transfer type shower compartments.
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    Egress through storage room

    I do not think a warehouse is a storage room. what is the likelihood that the path of egress in this space,(whatever you want to call it) will be compromised by freight, goods, Christmas decorations, whatever?
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    Areawell drains

    We have several buildings that have area well on both the front and rear of buildings these vary in sixe but often serve as part of the required means of egress or are the area well for emergency rescue opening from bedrooms. In the 2012 IPC, 1101.2 suggests these shall drain to storm sewers...
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    Beauty Salon Plumbing.

    Here is what i came up with: Fixture listed for purpose Vacuum breaker on shampoo hose strainer and hair trap Water temperature Not sure if pedicure and/or manicure will be provided, question asked. Just trying to be sure i din't miss anything. Of course i rejected drawings and am...
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    "Non-Accessible" Minimum Clear Floor Area?

    Sounds to me like the person is just conscientious and wants to be in compliance. We can't have any of that.
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    Beauty Salon Plumbing.

    2012 IPC
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    Beauty Salon Plumbing.

    History has been made. In 25+ years as a code person, i easily saw the worst plan submission come across my desk today. This plan is for a hair salon. So bad that I am now even questioning my intimate knowledge of the plumbing code as it pertains to these type of facilities. Before anyone...
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    Elevator required or not

    you do not include the level at grade (provided that level is on an accessible route) to the three thousand square feet. Elevator is not required!
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