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  1. pyrguy

    2018 codes release date?

    Received my set a few days ago.
  2. pyrguy

    Barn door slider framing opening

    Jack studs are not for impact from the closing door. They support the header above the door that supports the load from above.
  3. pyrguy

    acheiving fire rating in wood stud/gypsum board drop ceiling

    2012 IBC Table 722.2.1.4(2) that gives the calculated fire resistance ratings for GWB is for the fire exposed side of walls.
  4. pyrguy

    acheiving fire rating in wood stud/gypsum board drop ceiling

    Remember that gyp ratings are for use in wall construction. Ceilings are different.
  5. pyrguy

    2015 IRC 302.2 membrane penetration

    See R302.4.2 in the 2012 IRC for membrane penetrations. R302.4.1.1 requires that penetrations be installed as tested in the approved fire-resistance rated assembly.
  6. pyrguy

    KUDOS to Administors

    I've been seeing more spam also. They are getting smarter. I found several that posed a question but gave a website as part of their "research" into the problem.
  7. pyrguy

    Long Absence

    I knew you were alive and kinda well. Been seeing you around the 'net. Glad to see you back.
  8. pyrguy

    DIY- drywall

    But it was free!!!!!
  9. pyrguy

    ICC CFM

    That is what I understand. The testing requirements were changed a while back.
  10. pyrguy

    F'n Knee

    I streched knee ligaments back in 94. Still gives me fits occasionally.
  11. pyrguy

    Engineer's minimum lumber grade callout

    Engineered plans means only the engineer makes changes. Those changes must come back to plan review before going to the field.
  12. pyrguy

    Electronic plan review

    We are using a 40inchish 4k tv and a 24 inch wide screen monitor. IT installed the right video card. We can have two 8 1/2x11 docs on the smaller monitor and almost full size plans on the other. The 4k allows us to blow up to really see the small details.
  13. pyrguy

    Electronic plan review

    We require both. State records retention regs require paper for archives.
  14. pyrguy

    Returning Member Please Read

    TapTalk on an Android tablet will not load. It says it's loading but just sits and spins. LG Tablet running 5.0.2 Works well on my laptop running an ancient version of Firefox. Update....rebooted and cleared the cache.Tap talk gets the page almost loaded then blanks out The page and starts...
  15. pyrguy

    What's the Verdict?

    Marking posts read is still not working in Tap talk for me. Its not really working on the laptop either. I read some posts and marked others on the laptop with nothing happening. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk
  16. pyrguy

    Automatic marking of topic as being read

    Marking the forum read doesn't work neither does actually reading the threads. I'm using Tap talk on android Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk
  17. pyrguy

    Worth your time

    In my not so humble opinion Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk
  18. pyrguy

    Tapatalk

    Tap talk not working here I've deleted and signed out. Reinstalled and logged back. Did it all over again. Still no pictures in most threads. Jeff they are mostly your threads Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk
  19. pyrguy

    How to fail an electrical inspection

    Your pictures are not showing up for me on my tablet using tap talk. Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk
  20. pyrguy

    Upgrade of Forum

    I've got an older macbook Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk
  21. pyrguy

    Upgrade of Forum

    Couldn't mark threads as read on the laptop either Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk
  22. pyrguy

    Upgrade of Forum

    Using tap talk I cannot mark threads as read. I have threads that I've actually read and used the mark read button with no luck Sent from my VK815 using Tapatalk
  23. pyrguy

    MCP requirements

    Congratulations, and welcome to the club.
  24. pyrguy

    Lawrence Labs Retired Senior Scientist's Letter

    I'm old enough to remember the "COMMING ICE AGE" back about 1970. We were all gonna freeeeezzzzzeeeee!!!!!! I guess we fixed that too good. :P
  25. pyrguy

    Private dwelling kitchen exhaust

    I don't have the 12 at home but the 15 calls for 100 cfm per room not per sqft. I'd say you need a 100 cfm hood if used intermittently. See footnote f
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