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Inspector Gift replied to the thread Door atBottom of stairs.First question I want to ask is if the basement has a code compliant emergency egress window? Then seeing the pics, I appears there... -
korcraft replied to the thread Door atBottom of stairs.Well that's what I mean. I understand this if there was an edge involved. But all that is beyond the "landing area" in my case is more...
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Wwalker.t reacted to arwat23's post in the thread Accessibility and Elevated Play Components in Play Structures with
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Wwalker.t replied to the thread Exit signs.Perhaps the intent is that all doors providing egress have exit signs. The side doors are “exterior exit doors at the level of exit...
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Joe.B replied to the thread Door atBottom of stairs.When thinking of the term "landing", and the phrase "after a fall" to it. That might explain why a smaller area would seem to function...
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TheCommish replied to the thread Let me show you my $30,000 tool.It is like the contractor thinks the turnip truck left yesterday -
ICE replied to the thread Door atBottom of stairs.The Canadians should be asking questions. -
TheCommish replied to the thread Post fire cleanup.Failed the insulation inspection; gaps in vapor barrier, insulation, damaged vapor barrier, they told the plumbing inspector it was...
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YYikes replied to the thread Exit signs.IMO, if they provide an exit sign on a non-required exit, they are telling people that the non-required exit is an equally valid exiting...
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korcraft replied to the thread Door atBottom of stairs.Interesting. I certainly understand the code for an external landing of some sort. Seems unneccesary for an internal door...
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IInspector Gadget replied to the thread Door atBottom of stairs.As I read it, you'd not be able to do that and meet Code. The length would still have to be 34" (33 and 7/8" but who's quibbling.)
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IInspector Gadget replied to the thread Occupancy of Break Room.In NBC, there are guides where "restaurant" is defined as an A2 (assembly) structure. Frankly, I think the un-named individuals are...
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korcraft replied to the thread Door atBottom of stairs.For some reason the forum turned all the photos sideways but it should still be obvious what the space looks like.
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korcraft replied to the thread Door atBottom of stairs.I used 50" as an example. I just went and took some actual measurements. The width of the stair case is 38 & 7/8" I will attach some...
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