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    NYC Pumbing Code for Stromwater Drains

    Is there any code for insulating building stormwater drains in the NY code? I cannot find anything in the IPC, but don't have a 2009 on vacation with me. LOL
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    Solar Panels Roof Installaton

    Does anyone know of guildline for solar panel installation on residential roofs?
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    Florida Res. Code for Carport

    It is not required in the IRC to, and it is not a matter of interpretation or intent of the code, because it is not requied Bob. The IRC is a stand alone code for residenial. You can not go back to the IBC and mix it with IRC, unless you are referenced to it. I still need what the Florida Res...
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    Florida Res. Code for Carport

    In the Fla. Building Code and the 2006 IBC it requires that fire separation be provided on the carport ceiling if there is living space above the carport. 2006 IRC does not require this. What does the Florida Res. Code say on this issue? It is a true carport per definition.
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    Houston Area

    Sound like Chicago or DC I will be working on verification of compliance with energy code, some code inspections in Harris Co. It is all tied in with grants and loans from the Feds.
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    Houston Area

    I may be working there on the extended basis Mule.
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    Houston Area

    Someone fill me in on the Houston/ Galveston/ Harris County, TX area. I think I might be doing some work down there.
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    Back

    I will be there 15th to 22nd
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    Back

    Wow! Has been a month or two since I posted here, glad to be back. Who's going to Dallas in May?
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    2006 Sec. P3005.2.7

    Re: 2006 Sec. P3005.2.7The link North Star posted would not be bad, I guess. But snaking backwards can damage fixtures, in the configuration in the attached pic and my previous post would have an unsnaked area. So you could snake both ways and still have a back-up :shock: . Add that to the...
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    2006 Sec. P3005.2.7

    P3005.2.7 Building drain and building sewer junction.There shall be a cleanout near the junction of the building drain and building sewer. This cleanout shall be either insideor outside the building wall, provided that it is brought up to finish grade or to the lowest floor level. An...
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    Roof Sheathing

    Is there anyone out there that still sees lumber roof sheathing as described in R803.1 on with asphalt shingles :?:
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    DWV down the middle of townhouses

    Re: DWV down the middle of townhouses If it is a common sewer ther would have to be an assocation with dues to pay for the repair of the building sewer. Common sense here. If you hate your neighbor and say "I will poop in a bucket before I pay" there is a problem.
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    Good morning snow winter 2009-2010

    Re: Good morning snow winter 2009-2010 11 degrees, wind chill about -10, ice and snow! These songs describe my morning. http://www.freejohnnydare.com/fjd/2009/ ... zing-rain/ http://www.freejohnnydare.com/fjd/2009/ ... nami-song/ UB, did you get this storm that hit here?
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    since there's not other place to post my frustration

    Re: since there's not other place to post my frustration "Taking Chance" is a great movie that will make you choke up. It is something everyone should watch that cares. That fact that it had two main characters, one you only see in pictures, and little dialog it was very moving.
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    Expensive Retaining Wall Repairs

    Re: Expensive Retaining Wall Repairs Mule without looking I believe the rods are call "wigwag" but let me check. If they would have terraced this wall it would not have blown out at the bottom with the movement.
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    The first official what do you look like thread

    Re: The first official what do you look like thread Three daughters, two in college, one 17, and all went the "How to be a Class A Smartmouth" and did very well. They are good kids, I must have tormented my parents :shock:
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    Expensive Retaining Wall Repairs

    Ask and I will answer.
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    Playground equipment at Town Park...

    Re: Playground equipment at Town Park... It is not covered by building code. There are only standards for playground equipment. I have attended the certification course for this. http://www.nrpa.org/Content.aspx?id=413 I have all the standards for this tell me which sections you need and I...
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    Exspensive Retaining Wall....Maybe

    Re: Expensive Retaining Wall....Maybe You are correct, no bar, no grout, compacted aggregate footing/foundation. The design was stamped sealed. Everyone working on the site questioned it's height and construction. If anyone wants to see the repair pictures PM me with your email address. I have...
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    Exspensive Retaining Wall....Maybe

    Re: Expensive Retaining Wall....Maybe They did use geo grid; there was plans and soil test; it is in my area. What was determined in the forensic review was sub-soil and rock movement that would have been identified if there had been a Global Stability Analysis, which is recommended by most...
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    Exspensive Retaining Wall....Maybe

    Whoops :shock:
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    This is jacked up construction and barrels of fun.

    Re: This is jacked up construction and barrels of fun. I thought it looked like new construction in a small community NE of Kansas City off Hwy 92. Just kiddin Kearney :lol:
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    Pressure testing plastic pipe

    Re: Pressure testing plastic pipe I just listened to all kinds of testimony on this at the Res P/M hearings. After all the talk air testing is allowed, which I am fine with. Here are the points as I saw them. 1) No information was provided about deaths or injury but hearsay. 2) There are many...
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    Another E&E Window Dilemma

    Re: Another E&E Window Dilemma No other openings. Sometimes I wonder why folks do this kind of stuff.
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