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    exterior wall area facing in one direction on any side of a building

    This is from Ontario building code: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9.10.14.2. Area and Location of Exposing Building Face (1) The area of an exposing building face shall be, (a) taken as the exterior wall...
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    Stud Drilled From The Side

    Hi everyone, Hoping to get some guidance on what to do. I hired a plumber to come install a new washing machine box. However, he went and drilled a whole section off of one of the studs in the wall in order to fit the box between the studs. I did some research and found the document for...
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    Is there a code for garage walls not against the house?

    Hi everyone. I have a ranch house with an attached garage. I recently started removing the drywall on the three sides not against the house in order to insulate them. I'm debating options for a wall covering. Could I leave it with just the insulation? It's faced fiberglass batts. Could I cover...
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    6 foot high Concrete block wall without embedded foundation or footing

    Does anyone have any idea about how to address an issue and violation like that when no one in the state of Washington has authority over the city to correct or discipline them?
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    Fire Separation between garage and single family (Joists)

    I am really hoping someone here can help. I have looked everywhere but have not yet found a specific answer to our question. I have a call into our local fire marshall but have not heard back from them. We are selling our home in RI and as part of the inspection, we were asked to add a fire...
  6. indyarchyguy

    Glass wall safety markers?

    Hello there. I thought I would post this question as it seems to be causing quite a conundrum. I have searched the 2012 IBC to no avail. Is anyone aware of a requirements that a visible marker is required on glass walls that extend from the floor/slab in either interior or exterior situations...
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