Braced Wall Specification Changes to the 2009 IRC (pt. 1)
The newest edition of the International Residential Code sees some changes to the requirements of wall bracing. One such change
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Accessibility for Children
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.
Fire Hydrant Design in Greenwood Village
A lot of larger, new construction houses in areas including Cherry Hills and Greenwood Village are facing more stringent regulations
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
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
Portable Fire Extinguishers in the International Fire Code
The required locations for portable fire extinguishers are listed in the International Fire Code. It specifies both the spaces that
Jefferson County Code Supplement Deletes 2009 Residential Fire Sprinkling Requirements
Although Jefferson County has been one of the first counties in the state to adopt the 2009 International Codes, the
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
New Code Denver to Publish 4th Draft of New Zoning Code Wed, Jan. 20th
I just received the following information from Denver Community Planning and Development: The 4th and Final Review Draft of the
Many Hats: The Roles That Architects Play on Behalf of the Client
In architecture school we are taught that an architect must be able to “wear many hats”, as a metaphor for
2009 International Code Changes – Building, Residential, Fire, Energy, Mechanical, Plumbing
EVstudio has the pleasure of listening to a presentation put together by Tim Pate. Tim is a code official at
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