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    New one for me...............

    I am wondering how much can be a construction tolerance for absolute value (no minimum or maximum is provided) of required 1.5" clearance for grab bars. I am pretty sure industry standard can be very small for manufacturing these metal fixtures. 11B-104.1.1 Construction and manufacturing...
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    Required height of nonabsorbent shower wall finish in R-2 occupancy?

    Thank you RLGA.
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    Required height of nonabsorbent shower wall finish in R-2 occupancy?

    I am trying to find out required for minimum height of nonabsorbent wall finish in shower compartments for non R-3 occupancy. In residential code it is required to provide nonabsorbent wall finish min. 6' (72") above floor. I am not able to find similar requirement in California Building Code...
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    Ship Ladder for exterior 2nd story attached deck.

    R312.1.3 Opening limitations Required guards shall not have openings from the walking surface to the required guard height that allow passage of a sphere 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter. Exceptions: The triangular openings at the open side of stair, formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail of...
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    Ship Ladder for exterior 2nd story attached deck.

    Steve, How did you come to conclusion that openings between guards are >4"?
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    Ship Ladder for exterior 2nd story attached deck.

    Thank you for your answers, same thoughts here. Liability may be an issue for owner, maybe home owner's insurance will not like it, but if code allows it - let him have it.
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    Ship Ladder for exterior 2nd story attached deck.

    I would like to gather your opinions on Ship Ladder (California Residential Code 2016 chapter R311.7.12). The means of egress from deck to egress door are provided through the residence and stairway complying with CRC2016 R311.7. In your opinion, is ship ladder allowed to be installed for...
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    Temporary Accessible Ramp to Performance area?

    Tim, I think that accessible route is still required to ancillary areas or facilities used by performers. in case, there is no circulation path (stairs for example) from assembly area to stage/platform, performers still need to have a way to access platform. (backstage accessible route does not...
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    Temporary Accessible Ramp to Performance area?

    Thank you ADAguy!. It is not California Building Code section, but still it is relevant standard. Thanks again.
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    Temporary Accessible Ramp to Performance area?

    Thanks Steve, I believe accessible path of travel shall be permanent in nature.
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    Temporary Accessible Ramp to Performance area?

    steveray, "Code implies permanent...." Where? cda, New, in existing building. Per code definition it is not stage, but platform used as performance area.
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    Temporary Accessible Ramp to Performance area?

    JPohling, Thank you for your response. I am aware of 11B-206.2.6, as well as platforms lifts (owner would like to avoid extra cost associated with lift installation), ramp will be provided, only problem is owner would like to have a ramp removable/movable and story it when not in use. I was...
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    Temporary Accessible Ramp to Performance area?

    Good morning everybody. Can somebody please direct me, where in California Building Code 2016, is requirement for accessible ramp (or accssible path of travel) to Performance Area (raised 18" above main floor) to be permanent? I have a proposal for temporary aluminum pre-fab ramp to be used in...
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    # Exits from 2nd Floor - Senior Apts

    California Building Code 2016 Table 1006.3.2(1)
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    Exit Path width

    If this building is equipped with automatic fire sprinkler system and emergency voice/alarm communication system and occupancy is other than H or I-2, than egress capacity factor can be further reduced to 0.15 inch per occupant. See 1005.3.2 exception 1.
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    Gender Neutral Restrooms

    No, not in California. Single user only.
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    Gender Neutral Restrooms

    California passed bill AB1732 which took effect on March 1, 2017, All new/remodeled/altered single user restrooms in businesses, government buildings and places of public accommodation shall be available to everyone and labeled as All Gender. Multi user restrooms are still labeled as men and...
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