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  1. ""Bridging Required" for the center of floor joist span?

    Started by Rich Sumen, 04-02-2020 11:34 AM
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 5,520
    Rich Sumen
    04-06-2020, 05:19 AM Go to last post

  2. "Attempt" Fee

    Started by Mike Birenbaum, 01-06-2014 11:22 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,666
    Matt Fellman
    01-11-2014, 09:33 AM Go to last post

  3. "C" Drywall

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 03-08-2010 10:10 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,964
    Paul Kondzich
    03-08-2010, 09:21 PM Go to last post

  4. "Drywall" material identification

    Started by Michael Thomas, 08-04-2013 03:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,065
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-05-2013, 10:22 PM Go to last post

  5. "Fireblock" or "separation"

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 05-09-2007 03:55 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,615
    Jerry McCarthy
    10-16-2007, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  6. "Room" without a closet - egress window needed?

    Started by Denise DuLac, 04-12-2009 07:14 AM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 15,147
    Tom McDonnell
    09-28-2009, 05:26 AM Go to last post

  7. 1/16" crushing on beam, OK?

    Started by kurt jensen, 08-30-2015 05:41 PM
    beam, floor, structure 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 7,626
    david shapiro
    09-09-2015, 05:39 PM Go to last post

  8. 10 Year Smoke Alarms...how to determine?

    Started by Mark Forman, 04-20-2019 08:07 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 10,108
    Gunnar Alquist
    04-29-2019, 01:51 PM Go to last post

  9. 1950's code (fire door)

    Started by Marc M, 11-15-2014 11:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,647
    Jerry Peck
    11-17-2014, 10:00 PM Go to last post

  10. 1976 Standard Building Code

    Started by Heather M, 03-28-2014 07:25 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 8,335
    Chris Weekly
    03-31-2014, 09:53 PM Go to last post

  11. 1976 UBC CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR STAIRS

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-12-2008 01:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 28,162
    Jerry Peck
    06-15-2010, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  12. Question 2006 IRC Tread Depth

    Started by Russell Spornberger, 04-12-2010 04:10 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,329
    Russell Spornberger
    04-13-2010, 09:43 AM Go to last post

  13. Question 2x12 Floor Joists - Horizontal Crack

    Started by Lynn Petrie, 01-19-2010 08:53 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,865
    chris mcintyre
    01-19-2010, 05:00 PM Go to last post

  14. 2x2 framing and cmu's

    Started by Markus Keller, 10-17-2008 06:50 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,013
    Markus Keller
    10-18-2008, 10:31 AM Go to last post

  15. 4 inch curb in garage

    Started by Allen Lott, 07-23-2008 06:03 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 13,718
    Jerry McCarthy
    07-24-2008, 08:33 AM Go to last post

  16. @ 2" ceiling plate?

    Started by Al Roden, 01-06-2017 12:21 PM
    ceiling, diameter, inches, rooms, thing 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,451
    Walter Rose
    01-17-2017, 01:37 PM Go to last post

  17. A few commercial code questions

    Started by Ross Moshinsky, 01-05-2008 05:07 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,590
    Rolland Pruner
    01-11-2008, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  18. A little something for you code junkies

    Started by Dana Bostick, 12-15-2009 07:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,346
    A.D. Miller
    12-23-2009, 07:48 AM Go to last post

  19. Acceptable Tolerance of Wall Out of Plumb ?

    Started by Robert Schenck, 07-07-2007 11:13 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 87,195
    Rick Souter
    03-25-2008, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  20. Access to water heater closet

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 11-05-2007 04:47 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,124
    Billy Stephens
    11-06-2007, 03:35 PM Go to last post

  21. ADA Compliance in a Medical Condo

    Started by Jim Hughes, 02-08-2008 06:35 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,753
    Jim Hughes
    02-08-2008, 01:55 PM Go to last post

  22. Adhesive around glass

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-07-2010 12:27 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,937
    mathew stouffer
    07-08-2010, 08:05 AM Go to last post

  23. after earthquake..

    Started by Ben Im, 03-12-2015 07:47 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,469
    CoronadoBruin
    03-19-2015, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  24. alarm contacts in windows

    Started by Randy Clayton, 04-26-2008 06:48 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 28,566
    Jerry Peck
    02-08-2010, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  25. All in one bathroom, poop, shower and shave

    Started by Steve Rush, 05-24-2019 07:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 11,049
    Mike Clarke
    05-30-2019, 07:34 AM Go to last post

  26. American-made "synthetic" drywall now in court

    Started by John Jeffries, 05-04-2009 05:42 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,746
    Brad Russell
    05-13-2009, 06:18 AM Go to last post

  27. An Observation

    Started by Jerry McCarthy, 06-16-2009 11:43 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 3,842
    John Kogel
    06-18-2009, 04:30 PM Go to last post

  28. And another handrail question - Help me decipher Gorgia code

    Started by Bob White, 08-04-2007 04:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,529
    Jerry Peck
    08-04-2007, 07:08 PM Go to last post

  29. Another gold mine

    Started by Ted Menelly, 01-15-2009 10:36 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,677
    Ted Menelly
    01-15-2009, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  30. Another handrail question

    Started by Eric Shuman, 04-28-2007 12:37 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 5,127
    Jerry Peck
    04-29-2007, 03:27 PM Go to last post

  31. Any idea what this is?

    Started by Gary Cox, 07-08-2007 07:36 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,463
    Richard Rushing
    07-08-2007, 07:47 PM Go to last post

  32. Any idea what this is??

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 08-13-2010 04:48 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,591
    Andy Jarchow
    08-13-2010, 08:36 PM Go to last post

  33. Any Idea?

    Started by Todd Belverstone, 07-05-2012 08:27 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,171
    Jim Hintz
    07-08-2012, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  34. Anyone hear about this Chinese Drywall?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 05-02-2009 04:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,498
    Billy Stephens
    05-02-2009, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  35. Anyone heard of Chinese drywall found in North Texas ?

    Started by Gene South, 10-30-2009 09:36 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,512
    Scott Patterson
    10-30-2009, 05:32 PM Go to last post

  36. Anyone know what this is?

    Started by Dave Rose, 08-28-2015 12:06 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,197
    biglebowski
    09-09-2015, 06:40 PM Go to last post

  37. Apartment Inspection for tenant

    Started by Rodrigo Diaz, 11-17-2008 02:25 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 7,856
    Ron Bibler
    11-18-2008, 02:07 AM Go to last post

  38. Article about Chinese drywall investigation

    Started by Jonathan Cartwright, 10-28-2010 07:42 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,302
    Jonathan Cartwright
    10-28-2010, 07:42 AM Go to last post

  39. Article: How one inspection report saved thousands of dollars

    Started by Stephanie Jaynes, 05-02-2019 09:26 AM
    claims, general liability, inspection report, insurance, risk management
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 13,567
    Stephanie Jaynes
    05-02-2019, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  40. Asbestos ceiling tiles?

    Started by Ron Bishop, 10-17-2007 03:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,810
    Ron Bishop
    10-17-2007, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  41. Asbestos in wall plaster

    Started by Richard Thacker, 01-27-2009 03:35 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,093
    A.D. Miller
    01-28-2009, 11:43 AM Go to last post

  42. Asbestos tile question

    Started by John A Duncan, 03-13-2009 07:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 33,496
    George Bronx
    07-07-2009, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  43. Attached garage

    Started by Clay E White, 08-04-2007 03:46 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,575
    Richard Rushing
    08-04-2007, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  44. Attic Access Walk-in Doors

    Started by brianmiller, 09-12-2009 02:31 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 14,933
    Ted Menelly
    09-12-2009, 07:13 PM Go to last post

  45. Attic Conversion into Exercise room / Media room and Egress requirements

    Started by NikGee, 08-22-2013 11:00 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,674
    Randy Mayo
    12-01-2013, 08:57 PM Go to last post

  46. attic dryer vent

    Started by Joseph P. Hagarty, 11-23-2008 09:36 AM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,960
    Jay Markanich
    11-24-2008, 08:41 PM Go to last post

  47. Attic fire separation questions

    Started by John Kogel, 06-02-2014 11:12 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,722
    John Kogel
    06-02-2014, 09:42 PM Go to last post

  48. Attic Hatch Light Fixture

    Started by Bob Knauff, 03-10-2011 08:58 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 24,827
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-12-2017, 01:50 PM Go to last post

  49. Average Inspection Tine

    Started by Joe Reilly, 06-21-2019 02:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 25,216
    Gunnar Alquist
    01-09-2021, 10:40 AM Go to last post

  50. Awning/Casement window - bedroom egress

    Started by Robert Alexander, 04-13-2008 06:43 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 35,530
    Matt Fellman
    11-07-2010, 08:10 PM Go to last post

  51. Baked Vinyl Flooring

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 08-13-2007 08:53 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,205
    Wesley Holley
    10-29-2007, 01:01 PM Go to last post

  52. BALCONY HANDRAIL HEIGHT

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-24-2010 07:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 24,166
    Jerry Peck
    03-25-2010, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  53. Baluster Deflection

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 04-24-2021 03:46 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,712
    Jerry Peck
    04-25-2021, 04:05 PM Go to last post

  54. bare bulbs in closets - important reminder

    Started by Markus Keller, 06-26-2013 06:00 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 11,398
    Billy Stephens
    08-17-2013, 08:24 PM Go to last post

  55. basement bedroom- no window - what year required?

    Started by Randall Clark, 01-18-2011 06:51 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 24,834
    John Kogel
    06-19-2012, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  56. Cool Basement egress

    Started by Mike Huppi, 06-07-2007 06:32 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,810
    Mike Huppi
    06-08-2007, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  57. Basement egress

    Started by wayne soper, 06-14-2007 04:39 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 7,421
    Thom Walker
    06-15-2007, 04:36 PM Go to last post

  58. Basement egress

    Started by Dave Mortensen, 05-17-2013 08:11 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,179
    Dave Mortensen
    05-27-2013, 09:25 AM Go to last post

  59. Basement Floor - sloped

    Started by Peter Wigle, 06-30-2008 06:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,114
    David Banks
    07-01-2008, 05:29 AM Go to last post

  60. Basement height for restaurant/ Chicago Building Code

    Started by Inspector C, 05-03-2012 09:12 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,936
    PHILE Riwen
    05-18-2012, 10:55 PM Go to last post

  61. basement stair stringers capped?

    Started by John Arnold, 09-03-2008 04:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 7,926
    Jerry Peck
    09-04-2008, 08:36 PM Go to last post

  62. Basement Wall Condensation

    Started by Jon Randolph, 06-01-2007 05:03 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,368
    Jerry Peck
    06-01-2007, 08:21 PM Go to last post

  63. Basement window well

    Started by wayne soper, 04-05-2009 04:08 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,552
    wayne soper
    04-05-2009, 07:14 PM Go to last post

  64. bath fan

    Started by Ken Meyer, 09-08-2008 11:42 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,162
    Markus Keller
    09-09-2008, 07:32 AM Go to last post

  65. bathroom door rules

    Started by william siegel, 03-31-2009 05:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 21,587
    Richard Stanley
    04-01-2009, 06:30 AM Go to last post

  66. Bathroom exhaust fan

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-25-2010 08:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 9,537
    Ra-Shime K. Rivers
    12-15-2010, 04:40 PM Go to last post

  67. Bathroom needs egress window?

    Started by Claudio Costa, 07-08-2016 01:56 AM
    bathroom, device, egress, floor, window
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 10,964
    MadelineK
    10-03-2016, 09:42 PM Go to last post

  68. BATHROOM OPENS TO KITCHEN?

    Started by Tony Escamilla, 07-04-2007 10:19 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 22,300
    brian schmitt
    07-09-2007, 02:11 PM Go to last post

  69. Bathroom ventilation / window privacy issue

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-22-2009 05:31 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,641
    Steve Reilly
    05-27-2009, 01:17 PM Go to last post

  70. beads inside thermopane window

    Started by Ken Meyer, 04-07-2008 04:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 25,500
    Richard Moore
    05-08-2008, 11:54 PM Go to last post

  71. Bedroom / Door

    Started by brianmiller, 01-12-2010 06:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 23,814
    Caren James
    08-12-2020, 07:57 AM Go to last post

  72. Bedroom Egress

    Started by Matt Fellman, 10-28-2010 04:24 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 10,887
    Bruce Adams
    11-01-2010, 10:02 AM Go to last post

  73. Bedroom Egress

    Started by Thomas Thayer, 02-15-2011 01:34 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,718
    Claude Lawrenson
    02-16-2011, 05:31 PM Go to last post

  74. Bedroom Yes or No ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-14-2019 03:18 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,149
    Markus Keller
    01-14-2019, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  75. Bees working through sheetrock?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 08-20-2008 08:00 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 19,404
    Bryan Frazer
    08-23-2008, 10:31 AM Go to last post

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