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What do you mean my permit expired??

Considering that light gauge metal framing details are found in the IRC, I would call it “conventional” framing and NOT require an engineer or architect.

Let’s start a collection for CDA to pay for a new permit fee ($125 +\-) ;)
 
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No attic??? Is that allowed in IRC,, ? California ???
 
No attic??? Is that allowed in IRC,, ? California ???

It is allowed, but requires some other energy code improvements. R-50-something, solar panels, amazing windows with none facing west, or something else to replace the prescriptive high performance attic.
 
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