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streetcat
in Building Code 10 years ago
Sprinklers and Enlargements
Wondering if any owners and/or architects have resolved an apparent contradiction between the 2014 Building code and the oft cited Fire department rules. This is…
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streetcat
in Building Code 10 years ago
Sprinklers and Enlargements
Wondering if any owners and/or architects have resolved an apparent contradiction between the 2014 Building code and the oft cited Fire department rules. This is…
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stickerhappy
in Building Code 10 years ago
Roof access door- can it be locked from outside or against code?
We have a full bulkhead with standard stairs to the rooftop. It is a standard full-size metal door which is always unlocked, both from the…
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stickerhappy
in Building Code 10 years ago
Roof access door- can it be locked from outside or against code?
We have a full bulkhead with standard stairs to the rooftop. It is a standard full-size metal door which is always unlocked, both from the…
0

stickerhappy
in Building Code 10 years ago
Roof access door- can it be locked from outside or against code?
We have a full bulkhead with standard stairs to the rooftop. It is a standard full-size metal door which is always unlocked, both from the…
0

stickerhappy
in Building Code 10 years ago
Roof access door- can it be locked from outside or against code?
We have a full bulkhead with standard stairs to the rooftop. It is a standard full-size metal door which is always unlocked, both from the…
0

chych
in Building Code 10 years and 3 months ago
Sprinkler code: painting exposed risers red
Greetings to everyone who participates in this forum. I have a question about the requirements for painting the exposed sprinkler risers in my building red.…
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ps158
in Building Code 10 years and 1 month ago
is green space required for Alt-2?
Is adding green space to the front of a townhouse required for an Alt-2 interior renovation?
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ps158
in Building Code 10 years and 1 month ago
is green space required for Alt-2?
Is adding green space to the front of a townhouse required for an Alt-2 interior renovation?
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ps158
in Building Code 10 years and 1 month ago
is green space required for Alt-2?
Is adding green space to the front of a townhouse required for an Alt-2 interior renovation?
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ps158
in Building Code 10 years and 1 month ago
is green space required for Alt-2?
Is adding green space to the front of a townhouse required for an Alt-2 interior renovation?
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ccvle
in Building Code 10 years and 2 months ago
DOB inspection for letter of no objection?
Is there generally DOB inspection involved with the filing of letter of no objection? I recently had a DOB inspection after I filed a permit…
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ccvle
in Building Code 10 years and 2 months ago
DOB inspection for letter of no objection?
Is there generally DOB inspection involved with the filing of letter of no objection? I recently had a DOB inspection after I filed a permit…
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ccvle
in Building Code 10 years and 2 months ago
DOB inspection for letter of no objection?
Is there generally DOB inspection involved with the filing of letter of no objection? I recently had a DOB inspection after I filed a permit…
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ccvle
in Building Code 10 years and 2 months ago
DOB inspection for letter of no objection?
Is there generally DOB inspection involved with the filing of letter of no objection? I recently had a DOB inspection after I filed a permit…
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PSGal
in Building Code 10 years and 2 months ago
Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?
We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…
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PSGal
in Building Code 10 years and 2 months ago
Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?
We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…
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PSGal
in Building Code 10 years and 2 months ago
Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?
We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…
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