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    Clearance Requirements above garage panel

    Hi! Does anyone know of any code restrictions that would prohibit installing a Mr. heater gas forced air heater in a detached garage in the ceiling directly above a 100 amp circuit panel?
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    Need clarification on Ontario building code for guardrails

    I'm trying to understand what is meant by section 3.3.1.17 'Guards' of the Ontario Building Code. link to building code: http://www.buildingcode.online/328.html Where it states: "openings through any guard that is required by Sentence (1) shall be of a size that will prevent the passage of a...
    • mhorton
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    • canada clearances guardrails obc stairs
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Canada
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    ANSI 117.1 (Interior Fit-Out) Clearances per "New/Addition" or "Existing Building"?

    The update to ANSI 117.1 has different required accessible maneuvering clearances for "New Buildings vs. Additions" or "Existing Buildings." Which should a non-structural interior fit-out commercial office) follow? This does not seem to be clearly defined by the ANSI 117.1 definitions. a. Is...
    • Tektonic7
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    • addition ansi 117.1 clearances existing building fit-out interior maneuvering manoeuvring
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Accessibility Codes
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