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Meeting the 2009 International Building Code requirements for with timber construction hasn’t always been the easiest thing. I found early
Meeting the 2009 International Building Code requirements for with timber construction hasn’t always been the easiest thing. I found early
Typically, structures built for commercial use must conform to the International Building Code (IBC). Residential structures (single family homes, duplexes
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design are now available online On Friday, July 23, 2010, Attorney General Eric Holder
The Congress for the New Urbanism Colorado Chapter is hosting an evening on Denver’s New Form Based Code. It will
The New Denver Zoning Code has three Use Overlay Districts. Basically a “UO” is a way that they can either
The 2009 International Residential Code adds a section on carbon monoxide alarms. They are required in new construction residences that
The newest edition of the International Residential Code sees some changes to the requirements of wall bracing. One such change
A close look at ADA and ANSI reveals valuable flexibility in the code for catering to the needs of children. With a new project on the boards that includes a children’s daycare and play area I pulled out my copy of the ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guide) and ANSI 117.1-2003 (as called by the IBC (International Building Code)) and searched for adjustments in the code that take into consideration the specific needs of children.
A lot of larger, new construction houses in areas including Cherry Hills and Greenwood Village are facing more stringent regulations
With some minor exceptions, rainwater harvesting is not allowed under Colorado Water Law. This is because of our system of
I recently wrote about Senate Bill 09-080 which allows rainwater harvesting for those on residential property who only have access
The required locations for portable fire extinguishers are listed in the International Fire Code. It specifies both the spaces that
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