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  1. LGreene

    Wordless Wednesday - "Blocked" Exits

    I know that the AHJs in the crowd see some pretty crazy stuff, but the Wordless Wednesday photos I posted today are some of the best (worst) I've seen. You can check them out here: http://idighardware.com/2017/04/ww-blocked-exits-2/. If you run across any situations you're willing to share...
  2. LGreene

    Panic Hardware Refresher

    If you have questions about panic hardware, here's a summary that might help: http://idighardware.com/2017/04/decoded-panic-hardware-refresher-may-2017/ Let me know if you disagree with anything! :)
  3. LGreene

    Actuating Portion of Panic Hardware

    I always thought this was pretty clear...the actuating portion of panic hardware (the touchpad or crossbar) has to measure at least half the width of the door. For a 3-foot door, that's 18 inches. For a 4-foot door, 24 inches. For a door that's in between 3 feet and 4 feet wide, we use panic...
  4. LGreene

    Wordless Wednesday - Blinds

    So...you're a code official who's just having lunch in another jurisdiction, and you see a marked exit door which has been converted to a window - complete with blinds and a table with a view. What do you do? a) Look the other way and enjoy your lunch b) Ask to speak to the manager c) Call the...
  5. LGreene

    Wordless Wednesday - Blackout

    As many of you already know, I have a website that I use to teach people about the code requirements related to door openings. On Wednesdays and Fridays I post photos that usually show code violations. When I received today's photo, I swear a little tear leaked out of my left eye. I thought...
  6. J

    Stair Head Clearance Issue

    I am working on a stair that has a potential head clearance issue. This is a switchback style stair, so right above you is a stringer running parallel to the stringer you are on. There is a center rail running up the stringer, and above that, there is a beam supporting the stringer directly...
  7. S

    Egress window in "loft"...is my apartment up to code?

    Okay so first off I am in an apartment so I wasn't sure if this would be considered residential or commercial (I found conflicting information when I googled). Either way, the building is less than 6 years old and I am renting out a "2 bedroom" loft apartment. Now my roommate's lease is...
  8. LGreene

    What's a bolt lock?

    The IBC says: "1010.1.9.4 Bolt locks. Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not permitted," and I've had a few AHJs initially interpret this section as applicable to deadbolts. In my opinion, this section is referring to flush bolts and surface bolts that are used on the inactive...
  9. LGreene

    Storage in an Egress Corridor

    In an effort to teach the readers of my website about using the codes and knowing where to find things, I posted some photos today which show stored goods in an egress corridor: http://idighardware.com/2016/11/ww-egress-route-or-storage-space/ If any of you want to share your expertise about...
  10. LGreene

    Wordless Wednesday and Fixed-it Friday

    Every Wednesday and Friday I post photos of what not to do - usually code issues with door openings. Today's WW photo isn't so much code-related, but you might like last week's FF photo of padlocked panic hardware. Here are links to all of the WW photos...
  11. LGreene

    Shared Dormitory Bathrooms

    Does anyone have experience with shared bathrooms in a dormitory and how the locks are set up to allow for privacy when someone is in the bathroom, security when someone is in their bedroom, and free egress from the bathroom? If you have this situation in your jurisdiction, I've got a fire...
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