Building Code Archives - Page 6 of 10

Mechanical Engineering Dual Drinking Fountains

Drinking Fountains and Service Sinks in Tenant Spaces

We have completed a fair amount of tenant finish work for small spaces. The more cumbersome items to incorporate into

Architecture Planning Multifamily Larimer Row

Mount Air Townhomes Steel in Place

The Mount Air Town Homes are quickly going up along 10th Avenue just west of Wadsworth Boulevard. These 6 town

Temperature Control in Buildings – What is the Minimum Heat Level Required in the Building Code?

Both the International Building Code and the International Residential Code have requirements for maintaining a minimum temperature in buildings. They

What in the World is a Ufer Ground?

In EVstudio’s structural engineering practice this question comes up almost every week. In contemporary construction, a ufer is a concrete

Expansion Anchors Explained

There are many situations were it may become necessary to attach a timber ledger to a concrete wall. It is

Handrail Extensions for Commercial Stairs

Handrail extensions are required for all commercial stairs. Handrails should return to a wall, guardrail or walking surface, or should

Check of Existing Roof to Support New Mechanical Load

EVstudio was asked to help a new client determine if the existing structure can support a new heavier mechanical unit

Latch Required in Fire Doors – Opening Protectives

Under the International Building Code, fire doors and swinging pairs of fire doors must be provided with an active bolt

All Handheld Showers Require Backflow Protection

We do a large amount of design work in the medical sector and are often called upon to do a

IRC Fire Separation Requirements

When designing single family dwelling units, it’s important to remember the fire separation distance requirements. Fire separation distance is measured