Saturday, December 5, 2020

When Do You Need a Professional Plans Examiner?

 When Do You Need a Professional Plans Examiner?


You probably need a Professional Plans Examiner to help you when you are not sure:


1.      The building classification

2.      The spatial separation and exposure protection

3.      The difference between a mezzanine and a second storey

4.      The exits

5.      The proper fire separations

6. The secondary suites

7.      The accessibility or

8.      Any items related to building code and fire code

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