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  1. steveray

    New sign on existing building

    And 302.4 has some good stuff too.... 302.4 New and Replacement Materials Except as otherwise required or permitted by this code, materials permitted by the applicable code for new construction shall be used. Like materials shall be permitted for repairs and alterations, provided that unsafe...
  2. steveray

    New sign on existing building

    701.2 Conformance An existing building or portion thereof shall not be altered such that the building becomes less safe than its existing condition. [BS] 706.2 Addition or Replacement of Roofing or Replacement of Equipment Any existing gravity load-carrying structural element for which an...
  3. steveray

    Work Area Compliance Method (Existing Building Code)

    COO would likely get you sprinklers and fire ratings...
  4. steveray

    Decontamination shower in a police station

    Yeah...guess it doesn't really fit here: 1110.2.1.3 Family or Assisted-Use Bathing Rooms Family or assisted-use bathing rooms shall include only one shower or bathtub fixture. Family or assisted-use bathing rooms shall also include one water closet and one lavatory. Where storage facilities...
  5. steveray

    Decontamination shower in a police station

    Maybe assisted bathing?...I would definitely try to keep that in their court...
  6. steveray

    Sole plate alternatives to treated

    And what are you doing about the sheathing?
  7. steveray

    converting shipping containers to housing.

    They were working on some stuff, but at this point, it's mostly engineering...
  8. steveray

    New sign on existing building

    Right about here: [A] ALTERATION. Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than a repair or addition.
  9. steveray

    New sign on existing building

    The designer doesn't need to ....the applicant does: 301.3 Alteration, Addition or Change of Occupancy The alteration, addition or change of occupancy of all existing buildings shall comply with one of the methods listed in Section 301.3.1, 301.3.2 or 301.3.3 as selected by the applicant...
  10. steveray

    Pitching a sidewalk right outside an egress door

    Yes, but....the elevation there are some gimmies for, but slope is a bit different....There is very little exception for slope/ pitch IMO...
  11. steveray

    accessory space vs under 50 Assembly in Business

    And let's clarify while we are here....10% of the tenant space or 10% of the story?
  12. steveray

    accessory space vs under 50 Assembly in Business

    Then you are good...It's part of the B 303.1.2 Small Assembly Spaces The following rooms and spaces shall not be classified as Assembly occupancies: A room or space used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than 50 persons and accessory to another occupancy shall be classified...
  13. steveray

    accessory space vs under 50 Assembly in Business

    If you cross a threshold in 303.1, you now may be an accessory (10% or less) or "full" use or occupancy.....
  14. steveray

    Pitching a sidewalk right outside an egress door

    1:48 or 50...whatever 1010.1.4 Floor Elevation Diagram There shall be a floor or landing on each side of a door. Such floor or landing shall be at the same elevation on each side of the door. Landings shall be level except for exterior landings, which are permitted to have a slope not to exceed...
  15. steveray

    New sign on existing building

    For a sign, I would have no problem assuming something....probably work area....
  16. steveray

    Work Area Compliance Method (Existing Building Code)

    Nope....not in work area generally to upgrade ratings, but it depends on why the fire rating is there sometimes....If you built a "new" piece of a wall that would be required to be rated by todays code, then yes...Let's say you extended what was an unrated corridor in a Non sprinklered...
  17. steveray

    12ft exterior wall

    Get a designer or maybe some engineered studs that may pass muster.....
  18. steveray

    Unvented attic/rafter spaces

    No problem....just have them submit the engineering... R702.7 Vapor Retarders Vapor retarder materials shall be classified in accordance with Table R702.7(1). A vapor retarder shall be provided on the interior side of frame walls of the class indicated in Table R702.7(2), including compliance...
  19. steveray

    Unenclosed Two-Story Stairways in NFPA 101

    Not to go OT, but they filed a bill today to take themselves out of DAS....You should propose that to the IEBC for an amendment....Or maybe unamendment...Leave it for new and they might let it in......And I kinda agree....
  20. steveray

    Uniform Plumbing Code - Are metering/self-closing faucets required on ALL lavatories?

    Must be a UPC thing? 419.5 Tempered Water for Public Hand-Washing Facilities Tempered water shall be delivered from lavatories and group wash fixtures located in public toilet facilities provided for customers, patrons and visitors. Tempered water shall be delivered through an approved...
  21. steveray

    Change in use and what that triggers?

    If you are going leeds it should exceed the current energy code...If the energy usage is not increased, the COO is not an issue...Other than lighting which is hard to get wrong these days...
  22. steveray

    Pottery Studio and retail classification change of use (what use)

    If it is just classes and not truly manufacture, I could go B and M......like the beans....Those are typically more compatible with typical plazas where F2 might be an issue (but maybe not)..If the building official is not good with the Energy Code (and energy increase) it is not likely to be a...
  23. steveray

    Where does a dead end corridor start?

    Ahhhhh....Touch the badge, feel the power.....
  24. steveray

    Permit required for a change in use in PA?

    A change of use IS a change of occupancy....Permit required.... [A] CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. Either of the following shall be considered as a change of occupancy where this code requires a greater degree of safety, accessibility, structural strength, fire protection, means of egress, ventilation or...
  25. steveray

    Unvented attic/rafter spaces

    Where/ what is the vapor barrier on the "warm" side of the fiberglass?
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