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  1. Buelligan

    Mobile Home repairs and HUD certification

    Thanks for all the input! That is part of this inquiry. I believe that this is specifically prohibited with out approval from either the manufacturer/DAIPA (good luck with that), or recertified by professional designer/engineer. Structural repair and modification that couldn't be...
  2. Buelligan

    Mobile Home repairs and HUD certification

    Yes, we have seen and allowed this very scenario. As long as the "addition" is ENTIRELY self supporting and NO modification to the MH is done. Weather sealing must be done in a flexible manner to avoid mechanical connection. We do understand the need and try as best as we can to accommodate...
  3. Buelligan

    Mobile Home repairs and HUD certification

    Thank you, unfortunately all dwellings in this county fall under our jurisdiction. So we need to figure out how and when we can let people repair and renovate these structures.
  4. Buelligan

    Mobile Home repairs and HUD certification

    How many of you allow "repairs" or "renovations" to Manufactured Homes? We have been recently (last 5 years or so) stopped allowing any work beyond small cosmetic repairs to occur on any structure after 1976 with a HUD certification. We are working under the premise that a "Manufactured Home"...
  5. Buelligan

    Another Single Family vs Two Family dwelling scenario

    Secondly our code official wants the impact fee charged for the second family regardless of separation. So that is also a muddy situation I am trying to nail down for future issues.
  6. Buelligan

    Another Single Family vs Two Family dwelling scenario

    This is part of the issue we are dealing with. But in our case the "$6200" impact fee will change the intended use REAL QUICK! They will then resubmit as a mother in law and remove one of the "facilities". Take out the stove for instance (no provision for cooking, not a separate dwelling unit)...
  7. Buelligan

    Another Single Family vs Two Family dwelling scenario

    So in your case, the actual "use" as a "rental" to strangers (not family) would be irrelevant if the free access remains? I like where you are going, just want to clarify.
  8. Buelligan

    Another Single Family vs Two Family dwelling scenario

    I see a recent discussion but have a different scenario and didn't want to confuse the subject. Couple of different scenarios here: 1. Finished Single family home. Owner wants to finish basement with dwelling unit compliant facilities (independent sleeping, cooking, sanitation etc.) This will...
  9. Buelligan

    Engineer stamp I-Joist floor design

    How do you guys handle I-Joist floor designs? Do you require all systems to be stamped by design professional? Do you allow complete designs by the charts provided by the manufacturer as long as all the members follow the chart (i.e. uniform top load only) How do you handle designs that fall...
  10. Buelligan

    WaterHeater drain pan required in basement

    Afternoon guys, I searched and found some discussion about this but no definitive answer in a 2010 thread. So I am starting a new thread based on 2015 IRC. 2801.6 Required pan. Where a storage type tank... will cause damage, the tank shall be installed in a pan .... Paraphrased the key parts...
  11. Buelligan

    Height measurement is to top or bottom of ceiling joist?

    My interpretation is that the tie must be within the lower third. Therefore, if measured to the bottom, then the entire tie is above the lower third. So divide the roof into 3 equal heights and keep the entire tie within the lower third. As shown in the post by fatboy. above.
  12. Buelligan

    Two family remodeled Fire separation?

    Thanks guys, the owner did not disagree either, for the most part anyway. LOL
  13. Buelligan

    Two family remodeled Fire separation?

    Well, first of all, the structure is 150yo, built in 1860. The main part contained a general store with a dwelling unit above, unused for decades. The "wing" was a two story single family home that was rented as a single apartment on the first floor with the second floor unused for many years...
  14. Buelligan

    Two family remodeled Fire separation?

    Hi guys, I have a 100+ year old two story structure being renovated to 2 one bedroom apartments, one unit on each floor. The owner removed everything down to the bare studs before obtaining his permit. He will be moving and/or removing some walls as well. So we consider this a...
  15. Buelligan

    House on Wheels

    Sorry to revive an old post but this seems better than starting a new one. So you guys allow someone to live in an RV as a permanent dwelling just because it is not covered by IRC? I would assume it would have to meet code in order to be considered a "permanent dwelling". So for us at the moment...
  16. Buelligan

    Crawlspace dampproofing.

    Thanks for that answer, but I was not asking about VAPOR BARRIER inside the crawl space. I am curious if any one requires dampproofing ( i.e. Bituminous coating or other approved methods) on the exterior of crawl space walls. What does one consider "usable space"?
  17. Buelligan

    Crawlspace dampproofing.

    Gee 23 views and no comments? Why so quiet? You guys always have an opinion! LOL ;)
  18. Buelligan

    Crawlspace dampproofing.

    Ok just a quick question. Does the code require dampproofing a crawlspace that is NOT conditioned? R406.1 Concrete and masonry foundation dampproofing. Except where required by Section R406.2 to be waterproofed, foundation walls that retain earth and enclose interior spaces and floors below...
  19. Buelligan

    Backflow prevention for a water softener

    Curious, does this section in the IPC (highlighted in red text) exempt residential dwellings from IPC regulation? Which means you cannot enforce IPC codes on a residential dwelling, correct? "....shall comply with the International Residential Code." [A] 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this...
  20. Buelligan

    Replacement Windows

    We were allowing some reduction but struggled with a definition of "significant reduction". We tried to keep it around 2" and .25 sq.ft. but that was even difficult. Usually required a casement in most cases, which was not always a popular choice. But I'm getting the idea that under 2015 IRC ANY...
  21. Buelligan

    Replacement Windows

    Under 2015 IRC section I quoted? So you require replacement of any style to meet current egress compliance?
  22. Buelligan

    Definition of attached?

    Our zoning requires a climate controlled "breezeway" in order to be considered a single unit. As long as all utilities are shared and no separate meters, septic well. etc. Than it is allowed as an "in-law suite". Idea is that as long as you can get from one to other without being exposed to the...
  23. Buelligan

    Replacement Windows

    Do you even issue permits for replacement windows? Beginning to think we are the only jurisdiction to do so.
  24. Buelligan

    Replacement Windows

    So it would seem that this is the intent of the code. Let the replacement windows make a non compliant situation significantly less compliant as long as it is the same style? Seems like a fox is in the henhouse. Oh well, I got bigger fish to fry. Guess I'll let this go and move along, unless my...
  25. Buelligan

    Replacement Windows

    Gee, 62 views and only 2 replies? Guess you guys are running the other way? LOL
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