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    Is my inspector/building department crazy

    Ok to start some info on the project: Colorado Construction Type: VA 3 Story, wood framed Occupancy Classification: R-2 Sprinkler system: NFPA 13R per 903.3.1.2 throughout DOEZeroH "420.2 Separation walls. Walls separating dwelling units in the same building, walls separatingsleeping units in...
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    Rated Balconies-Is Soffit Required?

    Hi all, I've been racking my brain for a few days and need some help. I'm working on a Type V-A affordable housing development and am trying to avoid a soffit at the underside of the balconies. Can a balcony assembly be rated without a soffit? I am assuming yes, because I see exposed wood...
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    Fire Enclosure Method at Stair Underside

    I am designing a building where the staircase is required to be enclosed with 2-hour fire-rated construction. I would like to utilize the space underneath the stairs in the cellar. How can I enclose the stairs from the underside? Is the only option a horizontal ceiling membrane such as UL design...
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