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    existing restaurant

    I've fought some of these fights on existing stuff. It never goes well been my experience. In this building I discovered yesterday that the owner has rebuilt restrooms without permits. They are noncompliant with accessiblity standards. I took pics and will report him to the state. There are some...
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    existing restaurant

    Greetings, Yea I went back just now and looked at the scoping requirements in our Tx Chapter 469 which covers this mess. It refers back to the 2001 IBC 1007 which reads the same as the one I posted above. Stairs will be ok. I just hope there's never a fire in this place as the main entrance is...
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    existing restaurant

    Greetings, Existing A-2, occ load 233. 2012 IBC and Tx Accessiblity Standards should apply. Place has been closed for awhile and folks are trying to open under another name. I go for basic CO renewal inspection and find that there are 2 doors for egress. The main entrance is ok. The back egress...
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    sawhorse

    I paid my dues some time back. Why isn't it showing up? BS
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    history lesson

    Greetings all, Can someone please tell me when it was 1st required to have emergency egress out of a bedroom window similar to what is required currently? I figure it goes back a long way but being an old ditch diggin electrician I have no idea when. thanks Byron
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    Mobile Home as an addition to and existing light framed house

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    BO over code enforcement

    Greetings all, Wondering how many of you building officials over see code enforcement. I'm stuck with it and it sucks. Thinkin of bailing out. BSSTG
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    water distribution pipe for RV

    correction for above should read "appreciable separation for the sewer line"
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    water distribution pipe for RV

    One interesting thing down here is the amount of soil movement we have. It is extreme. It is cause for many a line break. What this lady is saying is that in her opinion the movement in soil makes the glued and rigid joints is more of an issue. I might add that since my post this morning I have...
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    water distribution pipe for RV

    Greetings all, I have an existing RV park (big one) adding some spots. It was built before I got here. The engineer want to use C900 for water pipe and it's not listed in the tables 605.3 or 605.4 for water service OR distribution per the 2012 IPC. I suspect it't because it's a gasketed pipe as...
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    Design build question?

    New A2 I require MEP to be engineered. Small existing remodels I put my trusty stamp on the dwgs that states "MEP subject to field inspection and corrections" BSSTG
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    New here

    Greetings, I was at a seminar one time and asked Steve Thomas of Colorado Code Consultants if he used a checklist for plan review. He says "sure" and held up his IBC and told me that is his checklist. IMHO I believe there are too many variables for a commercial occupancy checklist. The other...
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    Bathroom Floor Drain

    classic s trap BSSTG
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    Motor Disconnect Location

    Looks like you have to reach over the conveyor. If that's the case no.Will not meet clearance requirements. On top of that, you just can't get to it safely it would appear. BSSTG
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    ICF inspections

    Greetings, I guess I'm coming out of the stone age. I have a house coming in of ICF construction. I've never seen one before. It's small and all engineered. Any odd things to watch for on inspections or plan review? BSSTG
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    Help! Fire Inspector 1 (2012)

    They're pricey but their system works. I did 2 of their course after failing a couple of tests. Passed with flying colors the second time around. BSSTG
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    Roof openings adjacent to fire barriers

    Greetings, I don't recall any restriction for openings through the roof adjacent to a fire barrier. I believe North Star is mistaken. Fire barriers are only required to the underside of the roof deck. Nothing more. Not so with fire walls particularly when there is no parapet. That's a different...
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    MC cable question

    Yeppers, And if one goes bad, gets kinked or whatever, it's an awkward fix at best. We rewrote an ordinance a few years ago to allow it and I insisted it only be used for branch circuits, no feeders. The rewrite came at the request of a large store coming in, Dillard's if I remember right. They...
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    MC cable question

    Greetings MC can be used much the same as EMT generally except for damp or wet locations. It's become real popular the last 15 years or so. In Texas it was outlawed locally most everywhere for a long time back in the old days but that has turned around. You still see where it's use is...
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    well this is messed up

    Yea, I think when my 2 bosses retire next year, maybe I should go with them! I'm not making too many pals around here! Well see. Everybody has told me to clean up the town including Council. okey dokey BS
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    Exterior Electrical Light Fixtures

    Greetings, A elect contractor whom I know fairly well did a large house in a local community. I don't recall the square footage but it was big. He told me the whole house was LED. 18,000$ in bulbs. The funny part is he said he could have done the whole house with just a couple of circuits...
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    well this is messed up

    I tend to agreee. My issue is that I'm afraid the daycare owner is going to get screwed on the deal. We have a CC meeting Monday and I'm going to ask the city attorney what she thinks. I'll follow up later in the week. Also, I'm going to talk to my boss Monday and give him a heads up. The brutal...
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    well this is messed up

    Greetings, I've got a daycare that's been in business for about 10 years best I can figure looking at the records. It is located in an old building that originally had 1 occupancy so I'm told. Some years back it was converted into multi use: 2 private apartments and 1 daycare and 1 dance...
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    Two questions regarding garage installations of furnaces.

    Greetings, New equipment need be brought up to snuff regarding elevations, separations and whatever else is required. I don't believe 102.4 is applicable for new equipment install but would be applicable for repair of existing equipment only. That said, good luck. Where I used to work my above...
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    TX ADA lawsuits

    Greetings, I had reason to call up to Austin the other day with an accessibility question. I talked with the TDLR rep for awhile. He informed that 150 ADA lawsuits were filed up there a couple of weeks ago. He also stated the plaintiff was looking to settle for $7,000 a case. I guess it must be...
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