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Life-Safety, M/P/E, Structural, Fire Codes & Alarms, Disabled Access/ADA, Construction & Design, Checklists and Emerging Technologies. International (IBC® , IRC® , IMC® , IPC® , IFC® ), UBC, UMC, UPC & NFPA code-related discussions. All code discussions, interaction and learning from each other happen here!
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General Discussions
General discussions for international building and residential code topics & related (international building codes, ICC, NFPA,...)
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Re: What an awesome site to learn ... (persdraft)
Allowable Floor Area & Location on Property
Calculating and determining allowed floor area. Location on the property questions.
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Re: Additional setback for 3rd sto... (codeyman)
Bldg. Dept. issues, plan check, legal & building code adoption
Improving the building department functions and services, what works and what doesn't. Legal help resources related to code enforcement. The profession of being a Building Official. Plan check techniques and procedures, Adopting of new codes. Building permit processing.
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Re: Plan Reviews - Multiple phased... (Dave Robertson)
Checklists for Codes
Building code-related checklists on any topic and occupancy that you can use or contribute to our national group are posted here. Checklists for plan examiners and inspectors.
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xtending an Existing CMU Firep... (Kal2)
Construction Type, Occupancy separation & Height/Stories
Construction type, occupancy separation (incidental, nonseparated and accessory occupancies), building height and number of stories questions are answered here. International Building Code (IBC).
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Re: 4th Floor Roof Deck at R3 (needtolearn)
Decay/Termite, Mold, Finishes & Weather Protection
Decay, termite, mold, interior finishes, weather and separation from earth protection and construction methods.
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Re: One-coat stucco application us... (Left Coast Architect)
Disabled Access/ADA
State, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Housing Act, California Building Code (CBC) disabled access topics & regulations are explored here. National experts, Local, State and Federal participation in this forum.
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Existing Toilet room (queenie521)
Electrical
Electrical topics based on NEC and other national codes are discussed here. From simple house wiring to complex high-voltage substations are fair game.
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Re: level 3' x 3' landing at servi... (fatbully)
Elevators, Special Lifts
Questions and Answers dealing with ELEVATORS, Lifts, Elevator Code, LULAL, A17.1 A17.2 and A17.3 are here!
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Re: New gurney size for elevators-... (Stu)
Emerging Technologies & Software
The newest technologies that affect building construction, code enforcement and design are fair game here.
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Re: Digital Signatures for Design ... (Mr. AIA)
Energy Conservation
Energy conservation topics relating to construction nationwide.
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state bill that would ban mand... (M. Handler,Architect)
Exiting (Means of Egress)
Means of egress, occupant load and all exiting questions are explored in this forum (UBC, IBC, IRC and Life-Safety code).
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Re: 07' CBC min. means of egress s... (KeithF)
Fire Walls, Fire Barriers, Fire Partitions, Smoke Barriers, Smoke and Fire Dampe
Everything to do with IBC fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers; area and occupancy fire walls . Smoke and fire dampers
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Re: Pass-Thru Window in One Hr Smo... (M. Handler,Architect)
Fire Code/Sprinklers/Alarms/Standpipes/Smoke Control
Fire code, sprinkler, stand pipes & alarm systems and smoke control forum. Ideal forum for fire suppression personnel, Smoke Control topics, Fire Code and Hazardous Materials enthusiasts. NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 13D, NFPA 72, NFPA 24, NFPA 231
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Re: sprinklers in an exist R2 bldg... (persdraft)
Fire-Resistance-rated, Barriers, Shafts, Draftstops, Fireblocking
Fire resistive rated construction, fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers, shafts and partitions, fire-resistance rating, openings protection, draftstops & fire blocking, penetrations, fire and smoke dampers...
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Re: Fire Damper Required? (codeyman)
Historical Buildings & Structures
Historically-registered buildings/structures and how to deal with them. Any and every code-related question dealing with historical structures are discussed here.
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Re: Historical Building Code... Ch... (Jürgen)
Mechanical & Refrigeration
All mechanical, refrigeration and related questions are answered here. UMC and IMC.
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Re: Access to equipment on the roo... (needtolearn)
Misc., Rails, Guard (Guardrails), Glazing, Fireplaces, Insulation
Miscellaneous structures and occupancy related questions go here. Pools/Spas, fences, fireplaces, outside structures, rails, guards and guardrails, hazardous location glazing, towers, insulation, odd and unusual structures, new and different construction methods ...
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Re: Railings on second floor of ma... (Keith Gipe)
Occupancy Groups, Light & Ventilation, Sound Transmission
All occupancy group related/classifications, light and ventilation and sound transmission questions are answered here. From A to U and everything in between. International Building Code (IBC). Chapter 3 of the IBC.
3361701
Re: "S" Occupancy Groups (1997 UBC... (goodengr)
Permit Streamlining/E-Permitting
In the year 2000 and beyond, this is the future. Find out the latest moves regarding building permits over the web and using emerging technologies
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Re: BuildingSMART (is it the futur... (M. Handler,Architect)
Plumbing
All plumbing (UPC, IPC) related questions are answered here
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Re: Restrooms fixtures count, 2007... (M. Handler,Architect)
Roofing, Projections, Attics and Underfloors Ventilation/Access
Roofing application, overhangs and roof projections, attics, underfloor access and ventilation
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Re: Attic access through the exter... (Jon_Sacramento)
Structural
Structural questions are answered here. From conventional construction to the ultra complex framing systems. Structural questions from all model and international building codes.
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Re: Simpson A35 clips for typical ... (Cynic)
Training, certification and learning for the codes
See what training, certification and continuing education opportunities are available for you in the building and inspection codes. From the very latest online training and everything in between.
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Re: I need a base point of study i... (hozer)
World Trade Center- Lessons & Remembering
Sept. 11, 2001, will forever be remembered! For the design, build and code enforcement communities- what are some of the lessons we learned and what can we do about it?
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Re: 911 WTC collapse- another poin... (rlga_AZ)
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