ANSI 117.1 Accessibility Standard Voluntary or Enforceable
The ANSI A117.1 is a document that sets standards for accessibility in new construction and remodels. It was first published
Category: Building Technology
National Park Service Historic Train Relocation off to a Great Start
EVstudio attended the pre-construction meeting earlier this week and had our first chance to visit the train and observe the
2009 International Code Changes – Building, Residential, Fire, Energy, Mechanical, Plumbing
EVstudio has the pleasure of listening to a presentation put together by Tim Pate. Tim is a code official at
New Definitions of Stair and Stairway Under 2009 IRC
Under the 2009 International Residential Code, there are new definitions of Stair and Stairway. The new Stair definition is that it
Denver Metro Area Jurisdictions Converting to 2009 International Codes
Jefferson County is one of the jurisdictions within the state the of Colorado with plans to adopt the 2009 versions
CNYC 29th Annual Housing Conference; Steps Toward Energy Efficiency for Existing Multifamily Housing
The Council of New York Cooperatives and Condominiums (www.cnyc.coop) held their 29th Annual Housing Conference on Sunday, November 15th in
ADA Accessible Doors – An In-Depth Look at the Building Code
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifies the minimum criteria for Accessible Doors in New Construction Accessible Buildings. According to
Excavation for Hughes Home with Pool and Sport Court in Castle Rock
The excavation for the Hughes Residence in Pinon Soleil in Castle Rock is largely completed. It is a very complex
Jeffco Class A Flat Roof, Dry Deck Requirement
As part of Colorado’s dry climate, local fire districts have some authority over the county’s oversite in enforcing our adopted
Overflow Drains and Scuppers – Roof Drainage
Flat roofs that do not drain over the roof edge and roofs that have parapet walls must utilize roof drains
Patella Residence, Exploring a ‘Roughed-In’ Structure
I recently visited the Patella Residence to see how construction was coming along. The framed structure is complete and currently
EVstudio Develops “Eco-Craft” Series of Homes for Central Texas Home Builder
Until recently, the demand for “green built homes” in Central Texas has been limited to Austin, Texas and the communities immediately
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