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Mike Sanders in Code Enforcement6 days ago (Show more)

2015 IFC Local contractor has a large open warehouse he wants to convert to storage units. Code requires sprinklers or fire wall separation to reduce areas to max of 2500 sq. ft. In this circumstance, the request is to allow use of steel conex boxes, of various sizes, inside the warehouse to negate the requirement for fire wall or… (Show more)

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cda cda (to Mike Sanders) 6 days ago (Show more Show less)

I would not apply # 5 to what you are looking at. Unless they say the majority of storage will be furniture and mattresses. if the containers are not used look at high pile stock provisions 903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the…

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Leonardo Kibanoff in Code Enforcement4 months ago (Show more)

We just had our JC survey- got cited for suite doors not positive latching we are under the impression that the doors would be acceptable if it had a min force of 5

We got cited for our ER suite doors for not being positive latching we're at a stand still with our consultants because they believe we can argue that the doors have the min 5# force to open it.. I did find this is in 101 but a bit vague since it only mentions corridor doors- nothing specifically about suite doors I've been back and forth with… (Show more)

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Dominic Minardi (to Sam Burbank) 1 week ago (Show more Show less)

CMS has long modified what is now 19.3.6.3.5 (2) to prohibit roller latches regardless of a facility being fully sprinkled. They did not modify 19.3.6.3.5 (1) - from the final rule: § 482.41 Condition of participation: Physical environment. * * * * * (b) * * * (1) * * * (i) The hospital must meet the applicable provisions and must proceed in…

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Robert St. Onge in Code Enforcement2 months ago (Show more)

What is the definition of a grill or similar device regarding cooking equipment on a balcony?

We dwell in a 15 story high rise condominium building. We have exterior living spaces which are non combustible. There is no combustible construction within ten feet of those spaces. There is an overhang eight feet above which is constructed of concrete. Code 10.11.6.1 reads "for other than one and two family dwellings, no hibachi, grill,… (Show more)

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Mike Harris (to Robert St. Onge) 1 week ago (Show more Show less)

In my State this is left up to the AHJ, which is the State Fire Marshal. I deal with a lot of multi family Home Owner Associations on this very subject and received clarification on the subject from our State Fire Marshal and our State Fire Marshal does allow "electric cookers only". I agree, since the 2009 version with the additional language…

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James Conti in Code Enforcement2 weeks ago (Show more)

Flammable yellow storage cabinet

does the doors on the cabinet have to be self latching or can the doors manually be closed if there is no self latching mechicaism

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cda cda (to James Conti) 2 weeks ago (Show more Show less)

https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/document/code/546/9741524 check 5704.3.2.1 if the link works Does not require self closing

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bfd@bardstowncable.net in Code Enforcement4 months ago (Show more)

Since NFPA 921 is now not recognizing that NFIRS reports are not fire investigation reports

What is recognized as an investigative report form? What are the standards of information that these reports should include?

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Adam Montoya (to bfd@bardstowncable.net) 2 weeks ago (Show more Show less)

NFIRS reports are for documenting the fire and tracking it for statistical value. However, it is not intended to be used for documenting origin and cause investigations. Also NFPA 921 has four classifications of fire: accidental, natural, incendiary and undetermined; and they do not match the classifications in NFIRS.

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Shawn Bell in Code Enforcement1 month ago (Show more)

What Code will I find the requirments for clothes dryer vents other than 101 Chapter 11. Anything regarding materials used for vent and maximun length. Thank you.

This is for multi family structures.

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Adam Montoya (to Shawn Bell) 2 weeks ago (Show more Show less)

You may also want to check NFPA 211, 10.7.3.7. It covers dryer exhaust duct requirements.

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Adam Krouse in Code Enforcement3 weeks ago (Show more)

Exits in assembly occupancies

NFPA 101, Section 12.2.4 Number of exits??? Why the change in wording between the 2009 edition of NFPA 101 and the 2012 edition of NFPA 101. the 2012 wording of "the number of means of egress shall be in accordance with Section 7.4..." opposed to "the number of exits..." from 2009 makes it more difficult for me to argue a stair must be protected… (Show more)

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cda cda (to Adam Krouse) 3 weeks ago (Show more Show less)

The international building code allows two stories to be open to each other also. If 101 says it is allowed, than it meets code

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Beth Kafka in Code Enforcement3 weeks ago (Show more)

Sun Control on Fire Rated Exit Doors

Is there any ability or approved products that can be added to fire-rated glass exit doors to screen intense sun aside from tinting the glass? We were looking for some type of solution that could be applied to the doors. I thought perhaps an exterior rated plantation shutter panel could be adhered to the exterior of the door to block out some of… (Show more)

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cda cda (to Beth Kafka) 3 weeks ago (Show more Show less)

Suggest send question to this person http://idighardware.com/about-2/

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Les Cullen in Code Enforcement3 weeks ago (Show more)

NFPA 285 Proposed Revisions

My company manufactures insulated wall cladding panels using EPS. We recently tested and became NFPA 285 compliant at a total cost of over $50,000. I recently read NFPA 285 was being revised to require vertical seams in the center of the window opening. We considered this when testing and placed vertical seams in the center 1/3 of the window width… (Show more)

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cda cda (to Les Cullen) 3 weeks ago (Show more Show less)

Not with NFPA or UL Put it sounds, if it states "Center" than that is where it has to be, and I am guessing that it has to be tested in that configuration. I am thinking the testing lab would be the first place to ask the question to, see if it meets the change, without having to test again??

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Kyla Caponigro

in Code Enforcement3 weeks ago (Show more)

What "Categories" would help you find information in the Code Enforcement Forum?

You may have noticed that we recently added some "Category" folders to the Code Enforcement Forum. Having Categories will help keep all of the great information you share here on Xchange organized, and easier to find. (You can see the categories listed on the left here.) Categories count on YOU - tag your content with a Category When you… (Show more)

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