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Does This Meet Code 13

May 20, 2010 · 21 comments

Proper Penetrations

Multiple inspectors are challenged with systems that pass thru a fire separation or fire wall. This can be the fire inspector looking at a fire sprinkler pipe which passes thru a 1.o hour fire separation or the Plumbing Inspector who is looking at a water filled pipe. The common practices is to plaster red caulk through out the space until the void is filled.

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Does This Meet Code 10

October 19, 2009 · 5 comments

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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 if all inspectors understand the proper installations to ensure a smooth project? I know the code world can seem complex, but what about the picture shown below? [click to continue…]

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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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Does This Meet Code 5

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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Does This Meet Code 3

Listed Expansion Device
A sprinkler system is a critical system to ensure fire and life safety in the built environment. Every now and then there are modifications made to the system that affect the performance of the system. Following NFPA 13 when installing and inspecting sprinkler systems is critical. In addition manufactures provide detailed requirements for [...]

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Does This Meet Code 2

This is the second installment of “Does This Meet Code.” The first installment received many comments, many of which were emailed to me. I encourage to post your thoughts, sarcasm, and code sections in the area listed below the post by clicking on the section called “Comments.”
The question at hand this week looks at an [...]