Tag: Code
Independence Indoor Range
Independence Indoor Shooting Range is a 25,000 square-foot building constructed of CMU and metal studs. It houses 3 gun ranges:
What ANSI version should I use for my project?
ANSI Accessibility Code While conducting a code study for a current project of ours in Lone Tree (see LINK for
Common Building Questions Answered
When you work in this industry, you find yourself trying to answer very complex building questions in every type of
Staples or Nails? Choosing the Right Fastener for Wall and Roof Sheathing
We are often asked by contractors if they can substitute framing staples instead of nails for their wall and roof
Windows Close to the Floor
There are a number of codes related to windows. As windows have been growing in size, and therefore getting closer
Type A vs. Type B in Residential Design
Understanding the similarities and differences of Type A vs. Type B in residential design can be tricky, especially if you’re
The ADA, ICC/ANSI A117.1 and Kitchen Sinks in Break Rooms
Building codes and guidelines are always full of exceptions and variations on a theme and the Americans with Disabilities Act
LEED VOC MSDS SCAQMD
Part of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is to provide better environments for building occupants. Something we
Where the Building Code Requires More Than Two Exits
In most building types the occupant count is low enough that the building is only required to have one or
The Escalating Cost of Escalators
Often in larger scale commercial developments, vertical circulation is handled by escalators in addition to elevators in order to move
Sound Transmission Class (STC) and Impact Insulation Class (IIC) Between Dwelling Units
In multifamily building construction you need to insulate the dwelling units for sound. When using the International Building Code all
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