Mon, 14 May 2012 05:14:28 -0800WeeblyTue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0800http://iabo.weebly.com/1/post/2010/11/first-post.htmlTo create a new post, click on the "Comments" to this posting and enter your new question or comment.  A new and separate posting will be created for others to comment on.]]>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0800http://iabo.weebly.com/1/post/2010/08/unneccessary-work-protection.htmlIs there any where in the code that gives the code official authority to protect the home owner from unneccessary work on a dwelling?

]]>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:03:11 -0800http://iabo.weebly.com/1/post/2010/04/townhouses-separated-by-lot-lines.htmlIf townhouse units are separated by lot lines, is a single common one-hour wall sufficient at the lot line or are two one-hour walls required?]]>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:36:28 -0800http://iabo.weebly.com/1/post/2010/04/stair-tread-depth-and-code-enforcement.htmlScenario: Contractor installed stairs that have a 9 1/4 inch tread, no overhang. The code requires a minimum 10" tread. There was not a rough-in inspection schedule so the error in the stairs was not caught unitl Final Inspection.

Question 1: Does the contractor carry some reponsibility for knowing what the code requirements are and would therefore need to fix the stairs?

Question 2: If the contractor called for the rough-in inspection and the inspector did not notice the stairs, does the contractor still have the same responsibilty, or are the stais allowed to stay, b/c the inspector missed it on the rough-in.]]>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:24:07 -0800http://iabo.weebly.com/1/post/2010/03/solar-hot-water-systems.htmlWhat licenses and permits would be required in your jurisdiction? Thanks, Rich]]>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:49:12 -0800http://iabo.weebly.com/1/post/2010/03/balnket-insulation-of-basement-walls.htmlThere have been a lot of questions regarding the use of the “blankets” or wide bat insulation on concrete basement walls to meet the energy code requirements. (Without R-10 on concrete or masonry basement walls, it gets very difficult to get a res-check to pass compliance with the 09 IECC)  

 

We have found that they are rated for R-10+  IF installed according to manufacturers specifications. Simply stapling it to the plate and draping it to the floor is NOT compliant.

 

The manufacturers we have been able to find require attachment to 2X2 fur strips run horizontal at the top, bottom and at intervals matching the width of the bats.

 

We would like to allow these types of systems IF PROPERLY INSTALLED to meet the insulation requirements of the Energy Conservation Code.  When installed properly, the likelihood of removal 10 minutes after final inspection is much less.

 

If you don’t want them, please let us know why AND either, how you are getting R-10 on the basement walls OR how the res-checks are coming out without R-10 on the basement walls. Thanks, this is greatly appreciated!]]>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:21:58 -0800http://iabo.weebly.com/1/post/2010/03/residential-fire-sprinklers-3-questions.html1. Do you currently enforce fire sprinklers for one and two family dwellings?
2. Have you adopted the 2009 in full or amending out the sprinkler provisions?
3. Does the builder have any additional liability if a sprinkler head goes off by accident? Does this happen?]]>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:50:57 -0800http://iabo.weebly.com/1/post/2010/02/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit.htmlAre Co detectors in new construction required to be hard-wired?]]>