How Much Does a Hydraulic 2-Stop Elevator Cost?
A very common question we get when designing multi-level commercial projects is: Will I need an elevator and how much
Tag: Code
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
Varying Design Wind Speeds for Arvada, Colorado
Contractors, Owners and Designers should be aware that the City of Arvada has five different wind zones of varying intensity.
Avoid Costly Future Alterations: Free Fair Housing and Accessibility Presentation
This week the Department of Local Affairs (DORA) Civil Rights Division offered one of four free lectures on Fair Housing, Accessibility
Attic Access in Houses
We had a discussion about attic access today and I thought I’d share the basic rules. First, the International Residential
Under Floor Space Ventilation in Crawl Spaces
The International Residential Code specifies the requirements for ventilation and/or conditioning of under floor spaces, specifically crawlspaces. The primary method
Installation Complete for Solar Panels on Arvada Annex Building
EVstudio recently had the opportunity to observe the installation of the forty photo-voltaic panels atop the City of Arvada Annex
Steel Stud Track Attachment to Masonry with Simpson Wedge-All
Recently I have been working on a lecture hall project in Killeen, Texas. The structure of this lecture hall is
Killeen, Texas Adopts 2009 I-Codes
The Killeen City Council has voted to adopt the 2009 International Code Council (ICC) Building Codes. The new
2009 Code Update: Deck Attachments
The 2009 International Residential Code has new provisions concerning the attachment of decks to homes. Most significant in this is
Connecting Wood Deck Railing Posts with the Simpson DTT2Z
Meeting the 2009 International Building Code requirements for with timber construction hasn’t always been the easiest thing. I found early
2009 Code Update: Live / Work Units
Typically, structures built for commercial use must conform to the International Building Code (IBC). Residential structures (single family homes, duplexes
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