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  1. nickedemus

    2018 NJ IBC - 3" threshold for weather on residential balcony in mixed use building??

    We have a small mixed-use building with 2 retail units on the ground floor, 3 commercial units on the second floor, and three residential units on the third floor. The residential units are not required to be accessible. Each residential unit has a door opening onto a private terrace. We'd...
  2. K

    Elevator threshold tolerance

    I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the allowable difference in height between the finished floor and the elevator cab floor can be? I'm specifically looking for info on an elevator in a residential building. For example, if the cab stops, doors open, and you have to step up or down more...
    • kpdqueens
    • Thread
    • elevator residential threshold tripping hazard
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    • Forum: Elevators
  3. J

    Type A & B Sliding Door Thresholds?

    Hello All - first post, so please forgive me. Please let me know if there is a more appropriate forum in which to post. I am working on a multifamily project located in a small town in North Texas, 65 units total, with a third of them being located on the first floor (no elevators). This is one...
  4. P

    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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