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    Basement garage fireproofing

    Hello. The home I currently own has an exposed basement, with an exterior door leading to a concret pad I poured about a year ago. I have a 72”x80” sliding door in my basement which leads outside. My question is, if I replace the sliding glass door, with a French door (to be able to store my...
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    Stair Support in Exit Enclosure

    I have read the earlier discussion on the topic of structural penetrations of a rated exit enclosure, but I remain unclear as to what is permissible. We are working on a 5 story, Type II-B building. Vermont has replaced IBC chapter 1000 with NFPA 101 for matters of m.o.e. We have a 2-hr wall...
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