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  1. jar546

    Are Building Codes Adequate in Coastal NC and Affected Areas?

    I found this article interesting because as usual, the cost factor came into play and questioned. Should we put people and property at risk and leave inadequate building codes in place or should we require stricter codes and pass the increase costs on to the property owners as they build and...
  2. I

    Single Restroom for Small Theater?

    Hello, I am currently looking for space in Charlotte, North Carolina and have found a potential option for my new theater company. It's located in an office park, zoned I-2. It's 1,185sf, with sprinklers, two exits, plenty of parking, one restroom and a small kitchenette. My question is, are we...
  3. LGreene

    North Carolina Question

    Is anyone familiar with the NC Building Code? There's a paragraph specific to NC that I'd like some help with: 407.10 Locks and latches. Door-locking arrangements shall be permitted in Group I-2 where the clinical or security needs of the patients require specialized locking measures for...
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