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fall protection

  1. mgpxl

    1015.6 Fall Protection for Rooftop Equipment - Clarifications?

    A question always comes up in our office and, each time, with unclear direction, usually at the whim of the building official. CBC 1015.6 (Fall Protection for Mech Equipment) is pretty clear about the need for guardrails for mech equipment within 10' of roof edge. The question is asked "are...
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    • 1015 1015.6 dsa fall protection guardrail mechanical
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: California
  2. jar546

    Mechanical Code Question of the Day 1 Aug 2018

    Scenario #1 2015 IMC applies along with all of the 2015 i-Codes: (this is hypothetical but important) An existing commercial building is having an AC unit replaced on the roof and the HVAC contractor pulls a permit. They are swapping out an old unit with a newer, more efficient one. You...
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