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    Firewall required when dividing construction types?

    Hi, We are designing an R-2 building which has 3-,4- and 5-story wood-framed portions over a podium. We had initially planned for the entire wood-framed portion to be Type III-B. However, FRTW, which is required for the exterior bearing walls in Type III-B, is crazy expensive right now so we...
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    Micro/Hood Combo duct in Fire Partition

    I am working through a plan check comment regarding duct penetration (membrane) into a double stud fire partition between two apartments from a Micro/Hood combination exhaust. The duct continues up through the one hour horizontal fire assembly continuing up the fire partition on the next floor...
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    Two family vs three family code

    Hello Everyone, I am trying to learn about codes and need info about basic differences between 2 family and three family codes. IRC code book is only for single and 2 family homes but not about three family. If I have to figure out code for 3 family ( 3 floor), what should I keep in mind as far...
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    Is ADA applicable to my 4-unit building? - Oakland, CA

    Hi all, Can you please help in determining whether ADA applies to my 4-unit building in Oakland, CA? I am of the opinion it does not as the building was built in 1924, contains 4 apartments and no elevator and therefor no "covered multi family dwellings" but would like a second opinion as the...
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    Apartment Laundry Rooms

    I have an Issue with a laundry room that is within a Type A dwelling unit. We are not providing washers and dryers and we have enough room within the laundry room to provide a turning space without the fixtures installed. When/if a washer and dryer is installed in the unit it will likely...
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