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  1. S

    Alteration adding PTAC Louvers on envelope in Comcheck

    I have an alteration project that needs to add louver openings on existing building for new PTAC's in some dwelling units. As per code, if the mechanical penetration area (PTAC Louver) is more than 1% of opaque above grade wall, it needs to be entered as a separate wall component with U-0.5 in...
  2. C

    Alteration to existing hotel

    I am working on a project where the hotel is undergoing substantial alterations; the common areas and many of the guest rooms are being redesigned and altered. One of the guest rooms, which was not previously an ADA-M (guest room with mobility features) guest room is now being converted to an...
  3. Ron Larkins

    Accessible POT to new Entrance?

    I'm looking at an existing multi-tenant commercial office building with a single accessible POT into a common lobby. A new tenant is looking to install a prominent new exterior entrance into their space. My question is would the new entrance be required to have a new accessible POT or would the...
  4. J

    Multi-story buildings and accessibility

    I've read some other posts on here concerning the general topic but would like some feedback specific to a project and interested to hear feedback on a discrepancy between the IBC and ADA: Scope: Interior remodel of existing two story building, each floor over 4000 sq. ft. The interior...
    • jllcc
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    • accessibility accessible route ada alteration elevator elevator exception multi-story primary function
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Commercial Building Codes
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