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  1. cboboggs

    Guard rail vs. Handrail - Life Safety 30" rise

    2015 IBC Section 1011.11 Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side and shall comply with Section 1014. Where glass is used to provide the handrail, the handrail shall comply with Section 2407. Exceptions: 1. Stairways within dwelling units and spiral stairways are permitted to...
  2. cboboggs

    Guard rail vs. Handrail - Life Safety 30" rise

    1015.2 Where required. Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, including mezzanines, equipment platforms, aisles, stairs, ramps and landings that are located more than 30 inches (762 mm) measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 36 inches (914...
  3. cboboggs

    Violation of R302.5.1 ????

    Sounds like a compliant design to me.
  4. cboboggs

    Deck with Stair

    Removable guard, maybe, inswing gate - probably not. More inclined to go with the naysayers on this one.
  5. cboboggs

    I made it!!! Three year Board seat

    Congratulations Jim!!!
  6. cboboggs

    Emergency escape window?

    Sounds like a yes to me.
  7. cboboggs

    It's official, I'm hitched

    Congratulations Jeff!!
  8. cboboggs

    Would you require permit / inspection / engineering?

    Agree, beyond the prescriptive requirements engineered design required, but can be part of the house permit.
  9. cboboggs

    Happy Birthday Fatboy

    Happy Birthday Fatboy!!!!
  10. cboboggs

    Who owns the sewer line?

    In Missouri, it not only varies by municipality but also by who owns and operates the sanitary sewer system. In my jurisdiction, the homeowner is responsible for the sewer lateral up to the connection with the main.
  11. cboboggs

    ledger not for decks

    I don't think you would have to rebuild anything, you would just have to make sure the existing construction could support the increased loads.
  12. cboboggs

    Another Door Landing Question

    Globe, a landing would not be required because the garage door is not an exterior door. A landing would not be required at the top of the stairs into the garage if the door does not swing over the stairs per the exception to 06 IRC R311.5.4
  13. cboboggs

    Commercial in residential accessory structure

    Well said Uncle Bob.
  14. cboboggs

    DWV Pressure Testing IRC/IPC 2 part question

    In the past, I have only allowed water tests on DWV. An unpopular decision with the plumbers during times of freezing temperatures, I assure you.
  15. cboboggs

    Exit discharge question

    Code, If you were dealing with the IRC, you are fine once you exit the structure. In dealing with the IBC, I would agree with Jim B. and say everything has to be maintained to the public way or 50' from the building. JMHO.
  16. cboboggs

    Permit process time

    We try to get residential issued in 3-4 days. Commercial, depending on the complexity of the project and quality of plans, I try to get out in 7 days.
  17. cboboggs

    Code enforcement - right of entry

    You have to get a warrant if access is denied by occupant or property owner. My inspectors will not even go into an occupied structure unless an adult is present. Just because the code says you can enter "at any reasonable time" does not make entry legal. In previous jurisdictions, I have had...
  18. cboboggs

    above ground pool going inground

    And they can't take the pool with them if installed above ground?
  19. cboboggs

    Egress window for open loft

    I would say egress window required.
  20. cboboggs

    Elevator in a residence?

    I have only ever seen one elevator in a single family structure. I wouldn't even really call it an elevator really, more like an oversized bank tube. We required the builder to get a special inspector.
  21. cboboggs

    2x4 exterior walls on new construction

    See it all the time. Well, used to anyway. Not too much going on in the way of new home construction in my neck of the woods right now.
  22. cboboggs

    Conflict Between Building Inspection and Hired structural Engineer

    Ultimately, it is the decision of the AHJ whether or not the proposed changes meet the intent of the code. However, the building inspector still should deny the changes in writing. If the inspector is refusing to deny the changes and provide his justification, you may need to move this matter up...
  23. cboboggs

    garage egress

    Are there any other emergency egress openings in basement or is the sliding door the only one?
  24. cboboggs

    garage egress

    IMO, because of the travel through the garage, the man door would not qualify as a MOE.
  25. cboboggs

    Adjusting Lintel Height

    Change the prints.
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