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    Modern stair tread code interpretation

    Hi all, We're having a code disagreement in our office I was hoping you could weigh in on. Does the stair design in the image attached meet the IRC 2021 (Connecticut)? The intention is for the stair to have a modern design, with no squared off nosing projection, with a tread depth less than...
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    Underground garage access ramp

    In Miami, is it necessary to have an access ramp to an underground garage or can access only by a elevator? If necessary, what is the minimum slope of this ramp? Thanks
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    Tiny ramp trouble?

    I'm working on a parking deck project and due to a precast mishap the door to the stairwell/elevator lobby sits in a concrete wall opening that is 1 inch higher than the landing surface. My thought was to use one of those aluminum threshold-style ramps at the base of the door to allow a smooth...
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