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    What renovations trigger ADA compliance in other parts of the building?

    I'm a relatively new board member of a 48-unit co-op apartment building in Brooklyn, NY. We are planning some renovations to our building and have heard varying opinions on what kind of work triggers ADA compliance in other parts of the building. First a description of the layout of our...
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    Existing fixed stair to renovated attic ... Can I use the existing 30" stair or do I need to increase width?

    Here are the details: This is an existing single story home. There is a 30" fixed stair to the attic. The attic is currently unfinished, but has large areas that meet IRC 305 head height requirements that the owner would like to capture. The desire is to convert ~500-800SF of the attic to...
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    Attic Renovation - First time posting

    I am renovating an attic space for a bathroom, bedroom and possibly a walk in closet. The house was built in 1897 and has an 11x11 square turret on the front corner of the house. Unfortunately, it has never been a livable, however it has potential to be a walk in closet. I can create an 80...
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    Can't get building permit for basement reno

    Hi, I'm trying to get a building permit for my basement reno in Ontario. The basement is already finished and has a kitchen and two piece bathroom. The ceiling height in most areas is 6'9" except it's 5'11 under the beam which runs the entire length of the basement and 6'2" under some duct...
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    New York - Required Wall R-Value

    I'm renovating a building and took down some of the plaster walls. There is no insulation so I am required by code to add it. I am going by Chapter 4 of the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code. (Please let me know if this is the wrong one for New York State - not City). I see that for...
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