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Does this Meet Code 12

January 12, 2010 · 8 comments

in Automatic Sprinklers, Meet Code?

Flexible Arm Over

Flex Head Attachments

Sprinkler systems have seen an increase in the use of specifically listed equipment.  Flexible arm-overs serve a great purpose in sprinkler system installation but are heavily depended on proper installation per the manufacture listing requirements.

If you look at the first picture above you may say “Well it truly depends!”  So lets make a couple of assumptions:

  1. The system was properly designed to account for the friction loss of the devices
  2. The flex head is listed for use on sprinkler systems

So the question is, does this meet code…. oh and take a look at [click to continue…]

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Does This Meet Code 11

November 29, 2009 · 18 comments

in Meet Code?

Storage in a stock room

Storage and More Storage

Welcome to the 11th installment of does this meet code.  Our most popular segment on Inspector911.com and this picture was brought to us by one of our great supporters.

I know that pictures don’t always tell the complete story, but the one below tells a story for sure.

The use of a building can truly hamper the built in safety features that the building is built under.  So picture this, you receive a call on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving for some blocked exit doors at this mercantile establishment.  As you [click to continue…]

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Does This Meet Code 10

Electrical Systems and Required Clearance
Do electrical systems require clearance and separation from other building systems?  Is this a requirement of the fire code, electrical code, plumbing code, or the building code?
Which inspector is required to ensure clearance to electrical equipment is maintained at all times?  Could it be the plumbing or the electrical inspector?  What [...]

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Does This Meet Code, Theatrical Fire Safety

Does This Meet Code 9

Fire During a Live Show
Fire Safety during live performance is critical to occupant safety.  This includes proper training of participants, crowd control, and stage staff.  During a recent show of comedian Mike Birbiglia a fire started in the theatrical lighting above the stage in the fly area.
The fire is in a theatre which is at [...]

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Does this Meet Code 8

Many items in a building require routine inspection and maintenance.  The most basic inspection is the visual inspection where elements are reviewed to ensure compliance with the code or installation instructions.  Model codes such as NFPA 1, the Uniform Fire Code or the International Building Code have requirements for occupants to conduct visual inspections on [...]

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Does this Meet Code 7

Do We Really Need an Electrical Code?
So the former building owner needed some additional electrical work.  They utilized a “relocated power tap” and truly just made it a “power tap.”
The UL listed device is wired into an outlet and through the wall

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Does This Meet Code 6

Exits Anyone
A recent winter storm in the Midwest has brought a unique condition to the inspection business.  An Inspector should always look at the exterior of the building and ensure doors can open easily.  Although inspectors can not be at every business all the time.  Education of occupants and owners is critical

Maybe this single picture [...]

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Can you Put a Porta Potty in a Building

This Post Stinks
We are going to use today’s post as an open Mic Friday, where you get to help provide the content.  My question for you is quite simple, can I put a porta-potty inside of a building?
Wikipedia defines a portable toilet as
“A portable toilet is a modern, portable, self-contained outhouse manufactured of molded plastic [...]

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I need to Get Out
This is one of our most challenging questions on “Does This Meet Code.”  In fact we have run this on the site as a static picture many times, but never asked for your comments.
Looking at this picture, can the owner of a building paint a exit door to match its surroundings?

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Does This Meet Code 4

Recently an inspector visited Athens and snapped some pictures of repairs happening to buildings older then dirt.  Seriously, I think dirt was made from these rocks that are part of this building.  So in today’s “Does this meet code” when you perform repairs, do you need to bring the building up to code?

I know this [...]

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