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  1. John A. Benton

    Heavy Timber Mezzanine in Type 2B

    FBCB 2020 I have an existing mercantile building that is Type 2B, fully sprinkled. It has an existing steel frame mezzanine. I want to add another mezzanine that is heavy timber for the columns and framing and nominal 2x wood decking. It is a boat sales building; the client wants the new mezz...
  2. G

    Stacked W/D in Type B Units

    Hey everyone and happy election day! I'm currently working on a multi-story apartment building in Washington state and am being told (what I think) is incorrect information. In all type A units, a side by side washer and dryer have been installed. In all type B units however, a stacking...
  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...
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