Rainwater Harvesting Pilot Study in Colorado – HB 1129
With some minor exceptions, rainwater harvesting is not allowed under Colorado Water Law. This is because of our system of
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Colorado Water Rights and Temporary Detention of Direct Flow Rights
I recently wrote about Senate Bill 09-080 which allows rainwater harvesting for those on residential property who only have access
Wheelchair Turn Space Options in the Americans With Disabilities Act ADA
The Americans With Disabilities Act calls out two different options for providing space for wheelchairs to turn around. The first
Gypsum Association 2009 Fire Resistance Manual
My favorite resource for determining gypsum assemblies for fire protection is the GA Manual. The 2009 manual is now available
Change of Occupancy and Conformance with Code
One of the most common questions with existing buildings is: “What do I have to do if I change the
Business Occupancy Group as Defined in the International Building Code
One of the first steps in any building project is evaluation of the appropriate occupancy group. This drives building size,
2009 International Code Manuals Available for FREE Viewing Online
Electronic versions of the Code books for the 2009 International Codes including the 2009 IBC (International Building Code), the 2009
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
While Architects Were Hard Hit in 2009, EVstudio Made Progress
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Architecture jobs were the worst hit in 2009. In 2009 the number of
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
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
Potential Difficulties of the Design Bid Build Project Delivery Process
EVstudio works with a variety of project delivery methods. Each method has some advantages and some disadvantages. While on the
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