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    Platforms inside interior offices

    Hi There. I am in NYC. We usually work with the 1968 and the 2014 codes here in NYC for existing building renovations (there is also the '38. the '08 and the '22 in case you want to feel my pain!). Since the newer post-2008 NYC codes are based off the IBC, I would gladly take anything you...
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    Lighting code for two family inspection?

    Hi all, I'm converting one family to two in Queens NY. My GC said I can't use the pendant lights since they are mostly from China and don't have the green ground wire required. But my architect friend said any UL listed light would be fine. Does anyone know the code? I bought some modern LED...
    • Giginw
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    • electrical code light fixture nyc queens two family dwelling unit
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Electrical Codes
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    Common Accessible Toilet on Ground Floor of a Multiple Dwelling

    I wasn't successful in finding the regulation related to this either in NYS MDL, NYC BC, and FHA. I know there is one somewhere. Does anyone know where is this regulation coming from? Thank you.
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    NYC DOB issued partial vacate order on garage, specifics on correcting issue

    Hello everyone, I live in Brooklyn, NYC. My garage was issued a partial vacate order by the Dept. of Buildings in NYC. The order stated that one of the walls supporting the structure has begun to lean and there are 2 large vertical cracks that are 3in. deep from the top to the bottom of the...
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    Older Version on ComCheck

    Hello, My company is restarting a project that was originally designed under the 2014 NYC Energy Code. We are filing a PAA. We will need to redo the ComCheck report for this project. The newest version of ComCheck does not have the 2014 Version on the NYC Energy Code. Where can I download...
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    NYC Code - Occupancy Classification of restaurant kitchen

    Hello, hoping someone can shed some light with the following: I am working on a new restaurant project in NYC, using the 1968 code. Having trouble identifying occupancy type for the kitchen portion of the restaurant. Under table 3-2 Restaurants are listed as assembly type, F-4 occupancy. Non...
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    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
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    • building enclosed garage exhaust hvac mechanical nyc parking
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Mechanical Codes
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