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Michigan Residential Code Flashcards

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Double lines mean what?

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Double lines mean a code change specific to Michigan.

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Other laws

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This code doesn’t nullify any other laws.

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What takes precedent? Code or MFR spec?

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MFR spec

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Right of entry for inspectors

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The code official may enter any building, structure or premises to enforce the code

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What requires a permit?

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Construction, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, install or change the occupancy of a building.

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Permits are not required for:

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1 story detached accessory structures
Fences less than 7’
Retaining walls less than 4’ total
Water tank < 5k gallons (no pad)
Sidewalk/driveway <30” above grade, not over a basement, non accessibility
Painting, papering, tiling, etc.
prefab pools < 24” and 5k gallons
Playgrounds up to 2 units
Window awnings < 54” no additional supports
Decks not exceeding 200sq fr not attached and not within 36” of accessory, <30” high, doesn’t serve as egress
(See city code)

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When do Emergency repairs have to be submitted to the building official?

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The next business day.

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Routine Repairs don’t require notice if

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They don’t require cutting away of a wall, partition, or beam/load bearing support. Also can’t change the egress of the building

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What should an application for a permit include?

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Scope of work, description of land, indicate use/occupancy, have accompanying construction documents, state the valuation, be signed by the applicant/agent, (other things may be required)

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Expiration of permits

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Permits have 180 days, work can be stopped for 180 days. You can çan get 180 day extensions with cause.

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Placement of permit

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Permit/copy of permit shall be kept on worksite until work is completed.

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When is a registered design professional required?

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+3500 sq ft livable space

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Mfr instructions placement

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Mfr installation instructions must be available at the job site at the time of inspection

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Where do the copies of the approved construction documents go?

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One is retained by building official, one is placed at the worksite

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What inspection has to go before framing inspection?

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Plumbing, mechanical, gas, and electrical (roof construction, draftstopping, firestopping, and bracing)

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Floodplain inspection

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Must be conducted after the lowest floor (including basement) is constructed, but before any vertical building. Elevation must be prepared and sealed by a registered design professional

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Masonry inspections shall be made:

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After base course flashing

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Final inspection timing

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After all work, before occupancy

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Appeals

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You can make appeals to a board of qualified individuals not employed by the government department enforcing the code (1 builder, 1 electrician, plumbing, & HVAC contractors, and an attorney)

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Use and occupancy

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A building or structure shall not be used/occupied, and no change in existing use/occupancy until a certificate of occupancy is issued

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Temporary occupancy

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Building official May authorize temporary occupancy certificate if the structure can be occupied safely.

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R112.1 Means of appeal

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An interested party can appeal a decision based on:
1. The true intent of the code has been misinterpreted
2. The provisions of the code do not apply
3. An equal or better form of construction has been proposed.

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R112.3 qualifications (board of appeals)

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The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified in accordance with the act and are not employees of the enforcing government party
(1 builder, electrical, plumbing, HVAC EACH, and 1 attorney not employed through the city.)

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Notice of violation

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Working without a permit will require the discontinuance of the illegal act and abatement of the violation

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Accessory structure

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A structure that is accessory to and incidental to the dwellings and located on the same lot

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Alteration

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Attic

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Unfinished space between ceiling and roof assembly

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Habitable attic

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Finished or unfinished area not considered a story, that also:
Occupied space not more than 70 sq ft.
Ceiling height in accordance with R305
Occupied space is enclosed by ceiling, roof assembly, and knee walls (optional)

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Uninhabitable attic with limited storage

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Minimum clear height between joists is 42”+ or
There are not 2 out more adjacent trusses with webs capable of holding 42” height and 24” width within the plane of the trusses.

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Uninhabitable attic without storage

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Max clear height between joists is <42” or
There aren’t 2 or more adjacent trusses with web configurations capable of accommodating 42” high x 24” wide spaces within the plane of the trusses

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Braced wall panel

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Full height section of wall constructed to resist in plane??? Sheer loads of framing, sheathing, and anchors.

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Building Thermal Envelope

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The basement walls, exterior walls, floor, roof, and any other building element that encloses conditioned space.

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Cap plate

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The top plate of the double top plates used in SIP construction the cap plate is cut to match the panel so that it overlaps the wood structural facing on both sides.

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Continuous Insulation

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Insulating material that is continuous across structural members excluding thermal bridges, fasteners, and service openings.

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Dead loads

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The weight of the construction materials incorporated into the building.

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Draft stop

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A material, device, or construction installed to restrict airflow within open spaces of concealed areas like crawl spaces, attics, etc.

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Fireblocking

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Building materials or materials approved for fireblocking, installed to resist the free passage of flame to other areas through concealed spaces

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38
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Fire separation distance

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The distance measured from the building face to:
1. The closest interior lot line
2. Centerline of a street, alley, or public line
3. Imaginary line between two buildings on the lot
(Measured at a right angle from the face of the wall)

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Grade floor opening

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A window or other opening located such that the sill height is laws than 44” above or below finished ground level adjacent to the opening

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Building height

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Vertical distance from the grade plane to the average height of the tallest roof surface

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41
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Insulated siding

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A type of continuous insulation manufacturer insulated material as an overall part of the cladding product, minimum r value of r2

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Insulated vinyl siding

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A vinyl cladding with mfr installed integral foam plastic, r2+

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Live loads

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Loads produced by the use and occupancy of the building/structure and do not include construction/environmental loads like wind, snow, earthquake,etc.

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Mfr installation instructions

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Printed instructions included with equipment as part of the conditions of their listing and labeling

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45
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What is the max width of sapwood for Naturally durable wood?

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90% heartwood, 10% sapwood.

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Decay resistant wood:

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redwood, cedarwood, black locust, black walnut

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Termite resistant wood:

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Alaska yellow cedar, redwood, eastern red cedar, western red cedar including all sapwood.

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Potable water:

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Water free from impurities present in amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful effects and confirming in bacteriological and chemical quality to the public health authority having jurisdiction.

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Precast concrete foundation walls

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Pre engineered, precast concrete wall panels that are designed to withstand specified stresses below grade.

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Shear walls

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General term for walls that are designed to resist racking from seismic and wind by use of masonry, cold formed steel, or wood framing, in accordance with chapter 6 and r301.2 of this code.

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Structural insulated panel (sip)

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A structural sandwich panel which consists of a lightweight foam plastic core and two thin rigid wood structural panel facings

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52
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Sunroom addition

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A new structure with glazing in excess of 40% of the gross area of exterior walls and roof added to existing dwelling (r408.3513)

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53
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Thermal resistance

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R value, the inverse of the time rate of heat flow through a body from one of its surfaces to the other under steady state conditions.

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Thermal transmittance

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U factor the coefficient of heat translation (air to air) through Building envelope components or assembly. (Windows, Sky lights, non insulated materials)

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What’s the best r values and u values

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You want a high r and a low u

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Walls (loads bearing vs nonbearing)

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Load bearing: supports vertical loads
Nonbearing wall: only supports itself

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Engineered designs

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Where a building contains structural elements that exceed or don’t conform to this code, it must conform to engineering practices (IBC)

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58
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Wind speed and frost depth

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90 mph, 42”

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59
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Snow loads

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<70 lbs/sq ft will be in accordance with chapters 5,6,&8 of this code. >70 will be in accordance with engineering practice.

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Uniformly distributed live loads

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61
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Individual stair weight ratings

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Uniformly distributed live load, it 300 lbs over 4 sq inches, whichever is greater.

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Townhouses

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Shall be considered separate dwellings, each separated by a 2-hr fire resistance rated wall with exposure from both sides

63
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Exceptions to 2hr fire resistant townhouse requirements

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Fire sprinkler in accordance with NFPA 13D or section P2904.1

1hr rated wall in accordance with ASTM E119 or UL 263, where no ductwork, mechanical or plumbing (wall goes all the way to roof decking)

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Exterior wall fire rating/distance from fire chart

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65
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Opening protection (garage)

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Openings between a garage and a sleep room are not permitted.
Between garage and residence hall needs solid wood or honeycombed steel 1 3/8” min doors, else 20 minute fire rated door.

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Dwelling-garage fire separation

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Refer to table 302.5, 302.6, and 702.3.5
(302.6 doesnt apply to perpendicular walls)

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Under stair protection

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Enclosed (has door) accessible space under stairs must have walls and ceilings with 1/2” gypsum

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Fireblocking locations

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69
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Fireblocking materials

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  1. 1/4” cement based millboard
  2. Mineral wool or glass fiber Batts and blankets
  3. Cellulose insulation (ASTM E119 or UL 263)
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Unfaced fiberglass

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71
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Draftstopping

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72
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Draftstopping materials

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1/2 gypsum, 3/8” wood panels, or other approved panel, parallel to floor

73
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Combustible insulation

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Recessed lighting installed in the thermal envelope have to follow mfr instructions

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Habitable rooms

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75
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Bathroom glazing

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76
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Exhaust openings

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77
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Interior stairway illumination

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78
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Light activation

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79
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Minimum room areas

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80
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Ceiling height

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81
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Uninhabited basement ceiling height

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82
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Sanitary facilities

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83
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Bathtub and shower spaces

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84
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Glazing ID

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85
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Glazing in doors

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86
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When is glazing hazardous adjacent to doors

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87
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Glazing in windows

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88
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Glazing in guard and railings

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89
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Glazing and wet surfaces

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90
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Glazing adjacent to ramps

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91
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Glazing adjacent to bottom stair landing

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92
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Garage floor surfaces

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93
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Carports

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94
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Automatic garage door openers

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Must be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 325

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Emergency escape openings

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Must be operable from the inside without special knowledge/tools, windows have to comply with ASTM F2090

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Minimum emergency opening area

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97
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Window sill height (emergency)

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98
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Window wells (emergency)

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99
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Ladder and steps (window wells)

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100
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Drainage (window wells)

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101
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Emergency escape and rescue openings under decks and porches

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102
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Bars, grilles, covers and screens

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103
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Alterations or repairs on existing basements

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104
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Means of egress

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105
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Egress door type and size

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106
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Interior door size

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107
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Floors and landings at exterior doors

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108
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Floor elevations for other exterior doors

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109
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Hallways

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110
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Width of Stairways

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111
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Headroom of stairs

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112
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Vertical rise of a flight of stairs

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113
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Riser height

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114
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Tread depth

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115
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Nosings

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116
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Landings for stairways

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117
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Handrails height and exceptions

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118
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Handrail continuity and exceptions

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119
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Handrail Grip size

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Edges shall have a radius of >.01 inches

120
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Spiral stairways

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121
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Maximum slope of ramps / exceptions

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122
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Landings for ramps

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123
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Handrails for ramps

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124
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Height of handrails for ramps

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125
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Continuity of ramp handrails

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126
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Guards for walkways

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Open-sides Stairs, ramps and landings…

127
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Guard height for walkways and exceptions

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128
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Opening limitations of guard walkways

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129
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Window fall protection (sills)

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130
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Window opening control devices

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Shall comply with ASTM F2090

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Smoke alarms

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132
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Smoke alarms for new constructions

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Smoke alarms are required for all dwelling units in new constructions, and in any alteration not including mechanical or exterior.

133
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Location of smoke alarms

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134
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Smoke alarms in existing buildings

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135
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Smoke alarm installation

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136
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Smoke alarm power source

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137
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Audible smoke alarm requirements

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Should be audible in all occupancy dwelling areas

138
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Testing and maintenance of smoke alarms

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139
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Smoke alarm interconnection

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140
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Combination alarms

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141
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New construction carbon monoxide alarms

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142
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Alterations, repair, additions (carbon monoxide alarms)

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143
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Carbon monoxide alarms in existing dwellings

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144
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Foam plastic labeling and identification

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145
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Thermal barriers for foam plastics

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146
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Thermal barriers exceptions for Attics

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Corrosion resistant steel with base metal thickness of 0.016”
1 1/2” cellulose insulation
1/4” fiber cement panel, soffit, or backer board

147
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Termite damage of foam plastics

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148
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Protections of wood based products against decay

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…except where an approved vapor retarder is applied between wall and furring strips/framing members

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