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    exposed fiberglass batt insulation

    I sent him a link to "fire retardant Dura-Skrim" https://www.americover.com/product/10-mil-dura-skrim-fire-retardant-reinforced-plastic-sheeting/
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    exposed fiberglass batt insulation

    I have a building permit holder that is building a 38,000 sq. ft. sprinklered distribution facility. it is type VB construction with a combination of steel framing, beams, cmu walls and open web wood truss roof. They are insulating the entire underside of the roof deck with R-38 fiberglass batt...
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    Building Official/Water and Sewer line inspector?

    Thanks for all the replies. This really helps me with some reassurance and validity of my same thoughts. But like Beniah said "you'll never get rid of it now" is the truth! The water/sewer boss took over for a couple days after I told him I wasn't going to look at anything in the ROW anymore and...
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    Building Official/Water and Sewer line inspector?

    So about a year ago I agreed with Public Works to look at water & sewer line installs because they were spread thin on Staff. Now that they have new and existing Staff that are actually making the physical connections to the mains and right there looking at the rest of the line that the...
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    2021 IECC Mechanical Ventilation Testing Requirement

    I believe so. Like I said before, seems excessive
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    2021 IECC Mechanical Ventilation Testing Requirement

    Anyone else adopting the 2021 IECC out there?
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    2021 IECC Mechanical Ventilation Testing Requirement

    Does anyone else that is considering adopting the 2021 IECC think that Section 403.6.3 Testing of mechanical ventilation systems (HRV's, ERV's, Bathroom fans, etc.) is excessive? Thinking about deleting it.
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    Mixed use commercial/residential and fire sprinklers

    I talked with the Fire Marshal and he agreed that as long as the sprinkler system is engineered to accommodate the requirements of both occupancies, it is ok to use NFPA13 for the commercial level and as the baseline for the entire building regarding stand alone water supply, backflow, testing...
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    Mixed use commercial/residential and fire sprinklers

    I would like to bounce a code situation off of you all to see what your take is. I have two buildings on main street that are being renovated. Both buildings are going to be commercial on the first floor with residential on the second. Both have to be sprinklered. The question that is being...
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    Old motel being converted into apartments = sprinklers?

    Single floor or two floor motels with each room door opening to a courtyard or parking lot. Classic motel style buildings.
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    Old motel being converted into apartments = sprinklers?

    So we have decided if they keep their tenant leases at 30 days or less then they can keep calling it an R-1. No change of occupancy and an existing building condition = no sprinklers.
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    Old motel being converted into apartments = sprinklers?

    The concept is to have month to month/ 6 month/ and year long leases and do away with the daily lodging scenario. My definition of an efficiency dwelling unit comes from the 2015 IPMC Section 404.6 and our land development code stating a minimum sq. ft. of 300 for an efficiency dwelling unit.
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    Old motel being converted into apartments = sprinklers?

    After reviewing the adopted 2015 IEBC, I concur with RLGA that a sprinkler system would be required. Can't wait to hear the positive responses from the property owners. lol
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    Old motel being converted into apartments = sprinklers?

    Hi all, I have several motel owners wanting to convert their establishments into long term efficiency dwelling units. One of the many questions is "will I have to sprinkler the building"? I can't come up with a definitive answer and am looking to this forum for answers again. Thanks in advance...
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    Cutting codes to cut costs of construction

    It all started when they began cutting the vocational trades from High School curriculum.
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    Cutting codes to cut costs of construction

    The only residential drywall inspecting I am going to do now is in accordance with the 2015 IRC section R109.1.5.1, braced wall panels and garage lids under living space.
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    Hard Wired Smoke Detectors

    Smoke alarms are good. Especially when yer burning yer fried chickin.
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    Cutting codes to cut costs of construction

    Copper only so that if they have to throw heat at it to thaw they dont melt. Like someone else on here said, cutting costs of construction doesn't make housing more affordable, it just puts more money in the contractors pocket.
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    Cutting codes to cut costs of construction

    Just playing the devils advocate here. Dow Chemicals: Lets increase the R-values of residential construction so much that they have no choice but to use our spray foam and rigid foam plastics (plastic=petroleum=$$$) So that we can keep churning out more more more plastic and continue destroying...
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    Cutting codes to cut costs of construction

    This thread is getting good!
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    Cutting codes to cut costs of construction

    I have mentioned to several contractors that I am going to try and get rid of the blower door test requirement someday. Guess who is the only local group "not" in favor of this?
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    Cutting codes to cut costs of construction

    Not going to suggest that! I like getting paid too.
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    Cutting codes to cut costs of construction

    I sincerely appreciate all of the candid comments here. It provides me with good insight as I forge the path of this jurisdiction that I am responsible for. Ultimately it is the decisions of the leaders of this community. I am just trying to educate them to make the right decisions. I have come...
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    Cutting codes to cut costs of construction

    I guess thats why automatic fire sprinklers are required by code and shouldn't be amended out. They provide a reasonable level of safety.
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    Cutting codes to cut costs of construction

    As a Code Official, Is there such a thing?
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