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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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    Distance between Door and Stairs

    I'm building a 3 story midrise apartment in San Diego, CA. What I'm struggling to find is anything in the CBC or CRC of what is the allowed distance between the door jamb and the first step of the stairs. This is an exterior set of stairs, 32" wide door, 36" wide landing for reference and the...
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    Multi-Family Water Valve Replacement

    Ok- so here is the deal I am a writer, so I generally write too long a message. I will try not to. It is important to note that I have a history with Mx NOT doing the best work, that is just information to consider. Also, Mx= Maintenance I live in an apartment complex. I live on the 2nd FL of...
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    Interior Waterproofing

    I am working on a condo in a NYC apartment. The client wants us to show the extent and details of the waterproofing, but I am not familiar with the requirements for multifamily residential units. Should the waterproofing extend the entire perimeter of the kitchen, or just in front of wet areas...
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    Accessibility and Multi-building Condo Development

    Hello - We have a project where the owner wants to convert all of his units to condos. There are 9 duplexes on the development. I know that for fair housing (and I think IBC) only buildings with 4 or more units apply. BUT, I'm assuming that since all 18 units are part of the same development...
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    Accessible cabinet door/drawer pulls - multifamily residential

    Are accessible cabinet door/drawer pulls required at "adaptable" units (ground floor units per CBC 1104A.1)? The contractor is wanting to use cabinet doors that have a perimeter finger pull as part of the door rather than our specified wire pulls. Also, where in the california building code...
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