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  1. DanB

    Residential or Commercial?

    All I'm reading tells me they would be simple residential houses built to IRC, If the zoning is acceptable there shouldn't be a problem.
  2. DanB

    Plumbing DWV UG

    The drain is s-trapped, the vent is below the trap.
  3. DanB

    V-A construction question

    I am reviewing plans for a college dormitory, three stories with truss framed attic. Spec 13 sprinkler system to be installed with attic sprinkling. The sprinkler area increase has been used and sprinkling would be required for the occupancy in any case. They are claiming V-A construction, I...
  4. DanB

    I wonder if it is sprinklered?

    I grew up near there, the pertinent question is more likely to be "Does it have indoor plumbing?".
  5. DanB

    The Buck Stops Here........

    The Buck Stops Here........ let's see if this worked-Got the picture up but haven't got it in the right place, all in time.
  6. DanB

    The Buck Stops Here........

    Not so big, but corn fed and tasty! picture didn't stick last time, I may need to work on that.
  7. DanB

    Should ADA be Repealed?

    I believe an inclusive society is the best society. Any of us are likely to handicapped at some time or other; I once spent a year on crutches. We could all point to pieces of the accessibility requirements we think are unnecessary but, in general, things are getting better.
  8. DanB

    To drywall or not?

    I would look to the last line of R102.7 and push for the drywall installation for the "general safety and welfare of the occupants". Hard to ignore a hazardous condition once you've seen it.
  9. DanB

    expansion tanks

    The pressure reducing valves I've worked did function as check valves also. I would always require an expansion tank in the system if present.
  10. DanB

    Simpson Wall bracing calculator

    Looks like a way to help out builders, they can have a hard time catching on. Don't blame them much, they are focused on getting the job done.
  11. DanB

    Walet Certification Card Change at ICC

    Just got mine, 4 cards for 27 certs. I like the change.
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