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  1. darcar

    Glazing Hazardous location - what year?

    Thanks mjesse - To what extent does it require safety glazing compared to today?
  2. darcar

    Glazing Hazardous location - what year?

    Any code I suppose. I am in Iowa
  3. darcar

    Glazing Hazardous location - what year?

    Can someone tell me what year the code started requiring glazing in hazardous locations to be safety type? e.g. Windows near landing, steps, tub/shwr, doors etc.
  4. darcar

    HELP! Spas and Hot Tubs

    sorry 2012 IRC
  5. darcar

    HELP! Spas and Hot Tubs

    The IRC Appendix G has me in a mobius LOOP!!! I'm trying to address non permanently installed spas and hot tubs... AG104.2 states portable spas and hot tubs shall be designed and constructed in conformance with ansi/nspi-6 as listed in Section AG108. All Section AG108 does is list the...
  6. darcar

    Insulation Board in Crawl Space

    Are any of you familiar with this product? Air Sealing and Insulating a Crawl Space Video: Energy Efficient Crawl Space A not-so-local water proofing company is applying panels of this stuff in a crawl space. Its new to me so I asked the contractor to provide me with material specifications...
  7. darcar

    Cantilevered Beam

    I'm not the one building to meet minimum code but the arguement will be even though it "barely surpassed the code minimum", it still does meet minimum. I wish I could enforce my standards but cannot unless I'm paying for it
  8. darcar

    Cantilevered Beam

    How is a screw subject to withdraw? A straight shank nail I can see withraw issues but not a screw...
  9. darcar

    Cantilevered Beam

    I take it back... there are three of the ledger locks thru each beam into post. I have a call into our local Simpson Strong Tie supplier to see how he suggets we approach ledger locks in beam to post application. How many per etc. similar to their requirements for leaqdger lock spacing at the...
  10. darcar

    Cantilevered Beam

    addressing the seemingly insuficient fastening method of the beam to post... The fasteners used are ledger locks (generic term - each manufacturer has its own brand name). We see these more and more often in place of lag bolts. There are two on each beam into the post. And as far as the screws...
  11. darcar

    Cantilevered Beam

    bad picture... try this onesorry...
  12. darcar

    Cantilevered Beam

    Take a look at this picture and tell me if you see an issue OR what what point cutting the end of a cantilevered beam becomes an issue.In this particular case a ouble 2x12 beam was angle cut at the end for appearance, but only 4" was left before the angle took off.Additionally the spacing of the...
  13. darcar

    Stair violations?? or are they??

    agreed.... Landscaping no enforcement disagree... Boo Manning... GO STEELERS!!!
  14. darcar

    R317.1.3 2012

    a key portion of that code wording is "In geographical areas where experience has demonstrated a specific need,"... Have you noticed similar structures that have sat for a period of years that has shown rot, decay, delamination, or other ways affected the underside of OSB, trusses etc that do...
  15. darcar

    R317.1.3 2012

    Thanks brudgers. You wouldn't happen to have a link would ya?
  16. darcar

    R317.1.3 2012

    I cant seem to get a photo downsized enough to post it here but i will try to describe what I have... A homeowner built a deck addition to the rear of an existing residential dwelling. Over the deck he built a roof that is supported by 6x6 posts and ties into the existing roof. The decking...
  17. darcar

    beam pocket bearing

    We see a few different methods of bearing in beaqm pockets under beams (LVL's, steel, etc.) When it comes to treated wood, we've seen them laying flat (1-1/2" tall and 3-1/2" wide) or standing like a stud but today for the first time I saw one turned in the direction where the 3-1/2" was up and...
  18. darcar

    2012 irc section 601.3

    Sorry if this has been asked already but can someone tell me what happened to section 601.3 of the 2012 IRC Vapor Retarders? when I go to that section there is one asterix (*) which means it has been relocated within the code but I cannot find the damn thing.... Thanks in advance
  19. darcar

    Exit lighting within Laser Tag room

    2006 IBC Does anyone know of a code section that would address exit lighting within a Laser Tag room? A Laser Tag room has been created within an establishment (yes an A Occupancy) and the room is nearly pitch black, even with the ceiling mounted black lights on. As soon as those lights go out...
  20. darcar

    flat ceiling 2x4

    Can someone direct me to a code section or other guidline that addresses framing members lying flat for a drop soffit framing? Framer has used 2x4's flat spanning around 5 foot...
  21. darcar

    define circulation path

    Can someone help me define "circulation path"?Section 307.2 of the ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 limits the leading edge of an object to 4" between 27" and 80" if on a circulation path.The IBC defines circulation path as: An exterior or interior way of passage from one place to another for...
  22. darcar

    blocking / support under non bearing walls interior

    Where in the IRC does it address non bearing interior walls that run parrallel to a floor joist and not sitting directly on the joist/tji (on flooring only) if/when it requires blocking or bridging in the floor? Thanks
  23. darcar

    residential checklists

    I'm looking for residential checklists,final and/or rough-in, either for use by inspectors or provided to homeowners and contractors. I'm interested to see how extensive the list can get. Thanks
  24. darcar

    No mud ... not taped

    I'm a Captain Crunch guy (living in the town with the worlds largest cereal manufacturer Quaker Oats) but no, absolutely not. I'm just have a hard time wrapping my brain around why the IPMC regulates that an interior wall finish be able to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and...
  25. darcar

    No mud ... not taped

    coincidentally enough our current codes include the 2006 IRC and the 2009 IPMC...having said that... R102.7 Existing structures This section references the IPMC and IFC, or as deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupant and public R102.7.1...
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