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    New Domain Name coming soon!!

    Change? :( No worries,us old people don't like change. What is this auto-saved? It seems to stop me when I am typing something? New computer, is it just me? 40 people donate $35.00 a year comes to $1400 a year. If it were easier to donate I think you would get more money. If you do this...
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    Looking for more input

    Well, that didn't work; maybe having other methods of payment might draw more funds. I don't use paypal, credit cards (anymore), or pay over the internet. Do you have an address I can send a check to? Don't need a name, just an address.
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    Looking for more input

    The forum is just fine like it is; but, California and Florida might like seperate place to post questions; especially California because they are so different. You just need people like me to pony up with a little dough. I'll send a check but a little conserned about confidentiality. If you...
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    ABS, PVC and ventsing

    I don't even know why I'm wasting my time typing this; but, 2009 IRC, P3003.2 "The following types of joints and connections shall be prohibited: 5. Solvent-cement joints between different types of plastic pipe." And has been "forever"; just pick a code book. If you make a product, whether...
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    Just another day in plumbing clueless land

    Plumbers used to have to learn to do a material takeoff so they would know how much pipe and which fittings to take to a job site. Now, pvc is so cheap they take a truck load of pipe and fittings and haven't the slightest idea of how to plumb a house. As far as the manafold is concerned I've...
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    Is your Code Adoption Legaly Binding?

    As stated in the original post; the adoption includes ICC amendments "or latest edition thereof, and any revisions or amendments thereto, published by the International Code Council". Does anyone know how many times between code cycles the ICC revises, updates, or amends a code; as in between...
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    Vegas Paul

    Good Grief, Arrested on Novemember 9, 2010, locked up and don't go to trial until March 22, 2013. What happened to that old speedy trial rumor they used to talk about? Ain't that about 2 1/2 years in jail without a trial? Hope I don't get accused of anything.
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    Code Enforcement/Property Maint. in building Dept?

    Wow, long time ago; I sometimes think about Vegas Paul and wonder what is happening to him. I do miss him. I'm in a new job and it looks like I'm getting "the give it to the new guy". Just a couple of months here as Building Inspector and have found that the Code Enforcement Officer is in...
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    Fire Damage Investigation/Inspection

    Ok, I'm probably in the wrong pue but, I haven't done this since my code enforcement days about 12 years ago, and in another state. Got a request for an Electric Service (was told it might be an accessory building); when I got there I found a home that had burned in 2007 (arson according to the...
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    New and confusing IRC 1102.2.2 R=30 or greater

    Agree with Conarb, Styrofoam and most of that "Green" products like Great Stuff sealants is pure poision when it is burning. If we are serious about saving energy (and Conarb won't like this) change room sizes from minimum to maximum; example bedroom size instead of minimum of 70 Sq ft...
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    Is your Code Adoption Legaly Binding?

    As in enforceable by law. Here is a typical code adoption I have seen in local municipalities in the area: "That certain documents, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk and the City of Younameit, being marked and designated as International Building Code, as...
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    drain piping in exterior walls

    I don't suppose reading the code and following it is an option? Could be fun to start up a nationwide organization and have that organization start filling lawsuits against municipalities that don't enforce the codes they adopt. How about Citizen Environment Protection League, lol. Would give...
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    Board of Appeals

    2009 IRC, R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. (excerpt) Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
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    Retaining Wall

    Ok, thanks, The footing here must extend 18" below "undisturbed soil, so I need not concern myself with a 3' retaining wall to bring make the lot level; because it will not be effected by the building foundation?
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    Retaining Wall

    New to this municipality, Problem: Permit issued to clear land; builder starts clearing. He starts building a retaining wall to hold the fill approximately 3' so far; and has not provided drawings for the retaining wall. It is evidently not been the past "policy" to require drawings for...
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    drain piping in exterior walls

    I'm in a "good ole boy" State; and I mean the whole State. Sometimes it makes you want to hire Packsaddle's Vigilanties to come in round'em up and move'em out. Most of these plumbers have never seen an properly installed island vent and bring a 3" drain up in the middle of the cabinet floor...
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    Board of Appeals

    Thanks, I needed that. As much time as I spend preaching to contractors that they can't opt for commercial code requirements and have to comply with the IRC; I should know better. However, isn't there an overseer code committee that is suppose to look into incompatible code requirements like...
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    Board of Appeals

    oops, did it again; 2009 I-codes.
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    Board of Appeals

    Thanks for informaton, One advantage I see is that complaints are required to go to the board instead of or before going to the City Manager or Council. What about the differences in the IBC and IRC requirements? I do find an inconsistancy in the IBC and IRC; for example the IRC requires the...
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    drain piping in exterior walls

    DWM, Welcome to the forum. I just make sure they wrap the water lines "individually" with insulation pipe wrap and any p-traps in exterior walls (like for clothes washer drains). But, you have more severe winters than we do in Oklahoma and Texas. Please stay and become part of the forum. Durant
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    Happy Birthday Conarb

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Old Man of Wisdom :bday Have a cigar and get to work.
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    My first SIP house :(

    Thanks for all the input, All I have right now is a foundation and a bunch of sips panels stacked up on the ground. About 50 panels 4' X 8' X 5 1/2" and seven panels 4' X 8' X 3". We are expecting rain this week. :( It's a small house of less than 1,000 sq ft.. I want to help; but this...
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    Stacked lumber

    Thanks ya'll, I have learned a lot from your posts. Was doing the framing inspection and the builder showed up. I showed him joists and said #@^&% and that he would have the framer replace the made-up joists with the real thing. He didn't like it either. I'm going to get a photo bucket...
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    My first SIP house :(

    A young lady has recieved a permit to build a home. She submitted a plan that had the layout of rooms and has poured the foundation. At first she was going to have a house moved in on the slab foundation; then changed her mind and bought Structural Insulated Panels from this company, why...
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    So how many days have you been alive??

    24,963 good grief.
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