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  1. JimmyTreeX

    Floor registers

    After researching codes on floor registers, I found everything other than the two questions I was trying to answer: Do they need to be flush (or is there a requirement on their on their installation regarding being a tripping hazard)? If the furnace was removed and there is no longer any use...
  2. C

    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...
    • CEM_EIT
    • Thread
    • building department caulk drop ceiling failed inspection fire rated inspector intumescent mechanical ul listed
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Commercial Building Codes
  3. 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...
    • mgpxl
    • Thread
    • 1015 1015.6 dsa fall protection guardrail mechanical
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: California
  4. D

    Exhaust Location for Enclosed

    Where is a potential exhaust outlet location for an enclosed parking garage under a residential building at NYC? (backyard/sidewalk/front not allowed) In NYC, I have a residential building with tenants on the first floor and one owner with a backyard terrace. The first floor sits on top of an...
    • David Lin
    • Thread
    • building enclosed garage exhaust hvac mechanical nyc parking
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Mechanical Codes
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