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  1. Francis Vineyard

    Sawhorse. Automatically renews.

    Thank you for the clarification that the membership begins with the last payment. And as I understand membership is not extended with multiple payments (four in two years). My fault for signing up with Paypal and then having to deal with this issue.
  2. Francis Vineyard

    Sawhorse. Automatically renews.

    Neither
  3. Francis Vineyard

    Sawhorse. Automatically renews.

    Jeff, I no longer have Sawhorse privileges. I'm guessing my account expiration date change occurred with Paypal when platform change. Could you please confirm based on the payments when my account should not expire. 1/10/2012 - $110.00 12/10/2013 - $35.00 1/22/2015 - $35.00 1/22/2016 -...
  4. Francis Vineyard

    Repair of Chair Lift

    It depends if it was required when the lift was installed (i.e. alterations, change of occupancy, etc.) not when the building was first occupied. Assuming the chair lift was provided for accessibility in Wisconsin currently under the 2015 Existing Building Code; 410.2 Maintenance of facilities...
  5. Francis Vineyard

    When can you not use pier footers for building a small house in Upstate NY

    Let's end with this post (#15). Moreover displaying the drawing may invite further criticism and unlikely resolve the issues with the plans examiner
  6. Francis Vineyard

    Low-tech furnace condensate neutralization

    In my opinion the amount of condensation (which is a component of nitrogen fertilizer) that discharge during the heating season into the sump would have little effect on plants especially trees. Unless the concentration is so high as to feed excessive nitrogen and accelerate growth to weaken...
  7. Francis Vineyard

    When can you not use pier footers for building a small house in Upstate NY

    Immediately request to file an appeal that the revised plans is designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice. Then you will have the opportunity to explain before a board of volunteered professionals for a determination. Depending on your state laws, the boards decision may also be...
  8. Francis Vineyard

    Electrical gadget ?????

    Easy to install and very bright. Conforms to ANSI/UL 1786 & 8750 & 5140 CERTIFIED TO CSA STD C22.2#256&#250.13&#42.1 INTERTEK 5004791 One year warranty free from defects and workmanship from the date of sale
  9. Francis Vineyard

    Window Fire Shutters

    In accordance with NFPA 80, unless acceptable to the AHJ, activation shall be from both sides of the wall.
  10. Francis Vineyard

    Window Fire Shutters

    Same condition if it where an automatic-closing fire window, it is functional until heat triggers the shutters, at that point would you still be accessing that EERO even without the shutters?
  11. Francis Vineyard

    Warning Ribbon 12" Above Service Conductors

    Got it! (D) is saying (3) only applies to direct buried service conductors and the warning ribbon is one of the methods listed for protection. To humor here are some different interpretations from a "celebrity" author and another official interpretation of the NEC. Article 300 Wiring...
  12. Francis Vineyard

    Window Fire Shutters

    Unless we can find a provisions for the EERO that directly opens to a yard or court that opens to a public way, fire shutters would not be prohibited. Also when the conditions would trigger the fuse of a fire shutter or deluge sprinkle, do you think that would still be satisfactory for escape...
  13. Francis Vineyard

    Window Fire Shutters

    Ron, Thank you for that reference. This is an EERO and the wall opening is less than 10 ft., is the shutter still permitted and can it be interior, exterior or does it need to be both sides?
  14. Francis Vineyard

    Warning Ribbon 12" Above Service Conductors

    "Underground service conductors that are not encased in concrete and that are buried 18 in. or more . . . "
  15. Francis Vineyard

    Window Fire Shutters

    2012 IBC (or 2015 & 2018 as applicable). Where "Protected (P)" openings are permitted in exterior walls. 705.8.2 Protected openings. Where openings are required to be protected, fire doors and fire shutters shall comply with Section 716.5 and fire window assemblies shall comply with Section...
  16. Francis Vineyard

    Existing Rental Cabins

    The IMC permits natural ventilation of all spaces. IMC 401.2 commentary invites "no criteria are given to evaluate ventilation effectiveness methods are used simultaneously for a room or a space. On the other hand, the code does not prohibit the combined use of both natural and mechanical...
  17. Francis Vineyard

    Warning Ribbon 12" Above Service Conductors

    Wonder if it needed a warning ribbon here, the CC says the service at more than 2 to 3 ft. https://www.thebuildingcodeforum.com/forum/threads/water-in-conduit.23991/
  18. Francis Vineyard

    Number of exits not based on cumulative occupant load?

    Brian 2, the image is not viewable with my browser. However the below interpretation is from Significant Changes to the 2018 IBC may help. This exception is not a new approach to dealing with cumulative occupant loads but rather restates the language already established in Section 1004.2.1. The...
  19. Francis Vineyard

    Water in Conduit

    Any inspection requirement to prevent this? Suspect insulation damage (maybe a rodent or sharp corner) let the smoke out of the cable into the basement of a restaurant. First responders where looking for a kitchen fire until they found smoke still emitting from the main service panel. Melted the...
  20. Francis Vineyard

    C404.5 Efficient heated water supply piping.

    Does sanitation and safety include health? OSHA is against IECC hot water recirculation as it promotes Legionella.
  21. Francis Vineyard

    Did ICC change public access again?

    May need to change or use a different browser to get the link or Web page to function. For example a colleague couldn't get the free view with Windows and Chrome. I didn't have any issues with Brave. A pop up allows an opportunity to let them know what you think of the changes.
  22. Francis Vineyard

    folding attic stairways

    Perhaps it is an introduction for the 2018 where alternating treads and ship ladders are approved as a means of egress for lofts, mezzanines and similar areas of 200 gross sf or less. These new provisions align with the tiny home in Appendix Q that also permit inclined ladders.
  23. Francis Vineyard

    Modular Building Setbacks

    Consider it a reference for an addition to an existing building on the same lot. Do you know of another provision in the IEBC that would be applicable? [A] 104.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The building official shall...
  24. Francis Vineyard

    Electrical gadget ?????

    Thanks to cda and your comments, just ordered a couple of these for my 2 yr. old granddaughter upcoming holiday visit.
  25. Francis Vineyard

    Electrical gadget ?????

    Apologize for not knowing how to post links or copy and paste with the Android, but I found a list of manufacturers from Apple, Dell, Captive Air, GE have Labeled and Listed (NEC Article 100) NRTL products instead of the UL Certification. Apparently UL take longer so in being competitive NRTL...
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