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Sunday, August 29, 2021

Code Discussion: Micro-Distillery

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  Code Discussion: Micro-Distillery A micro distillery owner wants to have a 70 people tasting bar in a F2 building. What are the key code i...
Saturday, July 24, 2021

This article is important

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  This article is important 3.2.3.13.2) If an unenclosed exterior exit stair or ramp could be exposed to fire from an opening in the exterio...
Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Discussion

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  Discussion What are the most important code items to consider for a fire wall if you have a L shaped combustible residential building? The...
Sunday, February 28, 2021

What do you prefer if you don't understand a building code article?

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What do you prefer if you don't understand a building code article? a) asking another designer b) asking my supervisor c) asking a build...
Monday, December 21, 2020

3.1.8.14 Hold-Open Devices

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  Articles need to know 3.1.8.14 Hold-Open Devices 1) Except as provided in Sentences 3.1.8.10.(2) and 3.1.8.11.(3), a hold-open device is p...
Friday, December 18, 2020

3.1.8.13. Self- Closing Devices

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3.1.8.13. Self- Closing Devices 1) Except as permitted by Sentence (2), every door in a fire separation, other than doors to freight elevato...
Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Key Definition--Fire Damper

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  Key Definition--Fire Damper Fire damper means a closure which consists of a damper installed in an air distribution system or in a wall or...
Saturday, December 5, 2020

When Do You Need a Professional Plans Examiner?

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  When Do You Need a Professional Plans Examiner? You probably need a Professional Plans Examiner to help you when you are not sure:...
Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Quiz

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  Quiz 1. Load bearing elements supporting a service room must have the same fire-resistance rating as that required for the service room. a...