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  1. Glenn

    Colorado Codes Helpline...Bl, Pl, Me, ++++

    I shared about a free service to offer help in understanding Colorado's variety of codes and the responses immediately turn to who's right and who's wrong. Disheartening. I'm not in the correct room.
  2. Glenn

    Colorado Codes Helpline...Bl, Pl, Me, ++++

    My number one concern is how the code serves the people. Those people’s professions can then follow suit, contractor, designer, and regulator.
  3. Glenn

    Swimming pool deck steps risers for indoor residential house.

    I thoroughly support this remedy…
  4. Glenn

    Colorado Codes Helpline...Bl, Pl, Me, ++++

    Colorado loves our home rule. From farmers in the plains to the front range metro to the wealthy hills and ski resorts to the leave-me-alone mountains to the western slope we have different expectations for our local governance and we want it close to us and accountable. Home rule in building...
  5. Glenn

    2021 IRC 506.2.3

    FYI: In the 2024 IRC this section will return to how it is written in 2018. 6 mil poly or other approved. There was no opposition to this reversal during the hearings and no public comment to challenge the committee approval.
  6. Glenn

    Swimming pool deck steps risers for indoor residential house.

    I had all your same questions and I had my own opinions. Here is what is approved for the 2024 ISPSC.
  7. Glenn

    Colorado Codes Helpline...Bl, Pl, Me, ++++

    It just was such a downer, but that's because I'm used to Colorado governance. We do not have a statewide building authority. The building official of local jurisidications has the authority in interpretation and enforcement as provided for in Chapter 1 of the I-Codes. I did not expect this...
  8. Glenn

    Colorado Codes Helpline...Bl, Pl, Me, ++++

    I forget that other states have wildly different ways of serving their citizens. Colorado is a home rule state. Building officials are employed by the local jurisdiction. See R104.1 in the IRC and similar sections in other I-codes for who has the authority to direct, enforce, and interpret the...
  9. Glenn

    Colorado Codes Helpline...Bl, Pl, Me, ++++

    I hope you submitted a question about notching.
  10. Glenn

    Colorado Codes Helpline...Bl, Pl, Me, ++++

    This is why people don't just help each other anymore... What a shame.
  11. Glenn

    Colorado Codes Helpline...Bl, Pl, Me, ++++

    EDIT: Promoted to you by Glenn (a little bitty spoke in the big wheel). Brought to you by Noresco and the Colorado Energy Office.
  12. Glenn

    Colorado Code Helpline

    Have a COLORADO Code Question? I have recently joined the team of consultants put together by Noresco and funded by the Colorado Energy Office to respond to questions submitted to the Colorado Code Helpline 1) Free service funded by the State (thanks Colorado for the support) 2) Only for...
  13. Glenn

    Deck to 2nd story overhang

    As one of the many professionals that worked together for the 507 provisions, this is how we addressed this question. As someone that continues to work on deck codes, I welcome any suggestions as to whether this is not prominent enough a statement to handle this application. I have been...
  14. Glenn

    More Cutting, Drilling and Notching

    Thank you. No "however" needed though. We completely agree that hip and valley rafter prescriptive design is basically non-existent. Even the AWC wood frame construction manual is woefully inadequate at providing clear guidance for hips and valleys. My newest class is a full day course...
  15. Glenn

    More Cutting, Drilling and Notching

    I'm not going to give a simply answer to what is not at all a simple question. 1) All that is mandatory regarding this subject is provided in Chapter 3. All loads must be transferred to the earth. 2) How would a free citizen like to build this load transfer to ensure it will meet the...
  16. Glenn

    More Cutting, Drilling and Notching

    Actually... it's engineering specifically that says the D/4 notch at bearing is fine. A 2x10 notched down to the height of a 2x8 at bearing still gets all the credit as a 2x10 for the span and it makes perfect sense when looked through the lens of engineering. The two stresses a spanning...
  17. Glenn

    More Cutting, Drilling and Notching

    Not all roofs are over conditioned structures. Garages, sheds, porch roofs all still need conventional framing methods that make sense. I believe these notch limits make sense and I will reply to the OP separately.
  18. Glenn

    Fireblocking in "cornices"

    Bump: So will you oppose me if I propose to delete item 6 in R302.11 in the 2027? If so, please tell me your thoughts now so we can work together for meaningful code that can be understood, validated and trusted. Thanks.
  19. Glenn

    Fireblocking in "cornices"

    Since posting, I have discovered the following: "Cornice" is defined in the IBC since 2012 as "A projecting horizontal molded element located at or near the top of an architectural feature". That is not a very helpful defintion, but I have yet to research the proposal that got it in. Both the...
  20. Glenn

    Fireblocking in "cornices"

    History and technical question for those around during the ICC merger (not trivia, I'm asking for help) IRC 302.11 Fireblocking. Item 6: "Fireblocking of cornices of a two-family dwelling is required at the line of dwelling unit separation." I am searching the origin and modern necessity of...
  21. Glenn

    Vapor Control in the IRC - Live Webinar

    Thanks. I did so much historical research for this one, that I just love it. It's amazing what we've tried, failed, learned and adapted in vapor management over the last 100 years and yet every one of the methods is still available in the 2021 edition. This class started as a 60 min...
  22. Glenn

    Vapor Control in the IRC - Live Webinar

    I teaching this webinar again on June 28th. BuildingCodeCollege.com/webinars
  23. Glenn

    Ships Ladder to Attic - Seeking Clarification

    There might be helpful information in this article. Be sure to consult your local building department. This subject is one that is not standardized across US governments. https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2021/11/22/safety-regulations-for-irregular-stairs
  24. Glenn

    Building/Deck Safety Month Webinars (one FREE)

    Thanks for the support and encouragement!
  25. Glenn

    Building/Deck Safety Month Webinars (one FREE)

    Building Safety Month is the same one as Deck Safety Month and I'm celebrating both by presenting 5 unique, 90-minute, Deck Code, Live Webinars every Tuesday at 5 pm, mountain time at BuildingCodeCollege.com THE FIRST ONE IS FREE FOR EVERYONE! PRIZES AT THE END OF THE MONTH -3 copies of ICC's...
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