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  1. TJacobs

    Clueless

    word choice...VERY, VERY important!
  2. TJacobs

    Permit...debate, we will call it

    Permit issuance should be when all fees are paid and you hand them the permit for display.
  3. TJacobs

    Additions/alterations to a structure not built to code.

    Is the building presently in use or is it vacant? Some zoning regulations will require a building be brought up to code if the structure has been vacant for x period of time.
  4. TJacobs

    2015 IECC - scoping question for insulation at commercial crawlspace

    You can do either one...if you don't insulate the crawl you will need to insulate the floor.
  5. TJacobs

    Storage S-2

    If they call it S-1 I am not one to argue...seems right to me.
  6. TJacobs

    Height 1st floor to grade

    We also require the landing to be the first thing you step down on, then steps to grade/patio. We have an amendment requiring this.
  7. TJacobs

    Long Absence

    I'm back myself. The paypal site worked for me. Happy New Year!
  8. TJacobs

    After a customer catches on fire, city red-tags rooftop fire pits.

    All I can say is wow...like Planning never told them building permits were required?
  9. TJacobs

    4 or 5 story wood framed apt?

    Use a 13 system and get the fifth story. Not sure where NFPA 5000 came from...
  10. TJacobs

    Returning Member Please Read

    I'm here!
  11. TJacobs

    State of The Building Code Forum

    Maybe we can get Jerry Lewis out of retirement and do a telethon...:anonymous:
  12. TJacobs

    State of The Building Code Forum

    Cha ching....let's go you cheapskates...
  13. TJacobs

    Stair tower with no handles on stair tower side

    I would say you have made the right call.
  14. TJacobs

    Vestibule not Required in SPACE Less Than 3000 Square Feet

    I agree with your interpretation. I do not include areas with a closable door.
  15. TJacobs

    What's the Verdict?

    I say pretend we never had the old version and deal with it!
  16. TJacobs

    City/County not issuing contractor permits when contractor owes fees on other permits

    When threatened I give them my business card and tell them to make sure to spell my name correctly. :wink:
  17. TJacobs

    Green Roofs Face Building Code Challenges

    Sounds like the green movement is not happy when people don't accept their 'the sky is falling so we have to do something' mantra. I say good. Research it correctly. Make green roofs meet the same requirements as regular roofs.
  18. TJacobs

    is it me or did the site change?

    Come on people...get with the program. Running Windows XP forever isn't such a good idea either.
  19. TJacobs

    Upgrade of Forum

    Hey, a Like button even!!!!!!!
  20. TJacobs

    Upgrade of Forum

    I like it so far...
  21. TJacobs

    Testin Photo and Attachment Uploads Thread

    both pdf's open fine
  22. TJacobs

    83% of NYC Elementary Schools Violate Americans with Disabilities Act

    I'll bet 83% of NYC schools are really old buildings...just saying.
  23. TJacobs

    Faces familiar in Arkansas Disabilities Act suits

    Seems very odd to me.
  24. TJacobs

    Access to Basement/Utility Vault via Floor Hatch

    I am glad that I am not a member of the fire department that has to protect this establishment.
  25. TJacobs

    IEBC Alterations vs. Fire Protection

    I agree, if it is required by the code in effect now.
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