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    Name That Voltage - Transformer Edition

    You said guess, so I did
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    Name That Voltage - Transformer Edition

    Single phase 240/480
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    Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit

    IBC 201.3 Terms defined in other I codes It is in IBC, IPMC, IRC, and IEC. 2020 NEC even has it in definitions. Clarity does need to happen. I believe I may make a proposal for the term cohesion by looking at the previous ROP for the definitions.
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    What is "readily visible" according to IBC 2018 Section 1028.1, ex. 1.1?

    Same meaning but different verbiage.
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    What is "readily visible" according to IBC 2018 Section 1028.1, ex. 1.1?

    Is the exit discharge not the final point of exit from the building to grade?
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    Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit

    Habitable space A space in a building for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces .
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    Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit

    Where in the code does it specify that the kitchen is considered part of the living space? Where in the table 403.3.1.1 does it say that 0.35 ACH is required in the kitchen?
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    Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit

    Notes "b' 'c' and "g' make the kitchen, bathrooms. and closet excluded or "prohibited" from being circulated.
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    Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit

    IMC 601.5(7) Should prevent the air from being "well mixed," you would be adding contaminants to the breathing area and defeating the purpose of ACH.
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    Trapeze.

    That's funny
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    Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit

    The cubic feet of the occupied zones per room, excluding closets, kitchens, and bathrooms
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    Trapeze.

    another thought was the weight of the unit and ductwork considered for the roof load?
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    Conductors in Parallel

    Neutral wire
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    Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit

    Look at the definitions for "Breathing Zone." "Occupied space." It is only in occupied spaces That Bathrooms, kitchens, and closets are excluded from occupied zones. An "occupied zone" is a space where time is spent, not just frequented, as in choosing what to wear, or a storage closet to...
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    Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit

    The MEP is correct; the "Breathing Zone" is only considered for occupied space, 3 inches from the floor to 72 inches above the floor, and 2 feet from walls. closets, bathrooms, and kitchens only see temporary usage and are not considered occupied zones. Kitchens and bathrooms have specific...
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    Does the "intent" of IFC Section 907.3.1 require addressable system type duct detectors?

    I would agree. One is required but not specified as to what type
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    Taco Bell Bathroom

    IPC 405.6 Water-tight joints. IRC P2905.8 Joint and connection tightness.
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    Sizing bonding jumper for 250.92(B)(4)

    250.12 Clean Surfaces. Nonconductive coatings (such as paint, lacquer, and enamel) on equipment to be grounded or bonded shall be removed from threads and other contact surfaces to ensure good electrical continuity or shall be connected by means of fittings designed so as to make such removal...
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    Diesel Tank Distance to Building

    Look at 160D-903 for agricultural exemptions Look for the listing on the tank, if it is a protected design UL 2085 6k or less 15 feet
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    Lifetime Sawhorse Recognition: Honoring CDA

    That's cold even for ICE
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    Lifetime Sawhorse Recognition: Honoring CDA

    I was the senior class president for three consecutive years.
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    Lockers vs. locker room

    My contention is that after reviewing IBC, and ADA it looks like it boils down to what the room is primarily used for. Concerning the lockers, are they used for employees to place their personal items for safekeeping while working, and they happen to have put them in a storage room and not a...
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    Roof-top receptacles

    NEC 210.8 TIA Exception No. 2: Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection shall not be required for listed HVAC equipment. This exception shall expire September 1, 2026.
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    Roof-top receptacles

    The stuff that you have been exposed to definitely says otherwise!
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    Roof-top receptacles

    Vacuum pumps, lights, and electric hoists, to name a few
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