The Maximum Occupant Load in the Building Code – Not a Maximum
There is a common misconception about the “Maximum” Occupant Load table in the International Building Code. This table list the
Tag: Building Code
Commercial Ramp Design – Guidelines, Criteria and Dimensions
The 2006 International Building Code dictates the rules for ramps used in commercial buildings. The rules apply to most ramps
Accessory Occupancies in the International Building Code
The International Building Code provides several routes for designing buildings with more than one occupancy. Building owners who don’t want
Don’t Just Build! Get a Building Permit
We’ve talked about it before yet it bears repeating. Make sure you get a permit before you pound the first
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
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
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