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Interpretation #8509
February 02, 2021
Code Version: 2021
Code: RESIDENT
Section: R908.7 Wind mitigation.
Topic: Scope and Application of the Wind Mitigation Exception
Interpretation #8508
February 01, 2021
Code Version: 2021
Code: BUILDING
Section: 102.6.1
Topic: Building not previously occupied
Interpretation #8507
January 26, 2021
Code Version: 2021
Code: BUILDING
Section: 1017.2
Topic: Conflict between FBC 903.2.6 (Exception 2) and FBC Table 1017.2.
Interpretation #8499
December 28, 2020
Code Version: 2021
Code: RESIDENT
Chapter: 16
Section: M1602.2 (4)
Topic: Return air taken from AHU closet
Interpretation #8496
December 17, 2020
Code Version: 2010
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 16
Section: 1605.3.1
Topic: Basic load combinations
Interpretation #8494
December 16, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: RESIDENT
Section: M1602.2 (4)
Topic: Return air from a mechanical room
Interpretation #8493
December 14, 2020
Code Version: 2021
Code: EXTBLDG
Section: 8.4.1.1
Topic: Corridor ratings
Interpretation #8491
December 04, 2020
Code Version: 2021
Code: PLUMBING
Section: 406.2
Topic: Washing machine fixture branch
Interpretation #8487
November 18, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: BUILDING
Section: 105.14
Topic: Permit by affidavits
Interpretation #8484
November 16, 2020
Code Version: 2021
Code: BUILDING
Section: 1208 INTERIOR SPACE DIMENSIONS
Topic: Are phone rooms and mother's rooms habitable spaces?
Interpretation #8482
November 11, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: EXTBLDG
Section: 302
Topic: replacement windows
Interpretation #8472
October 30, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: RESIDENT
Section: R403.1.1, R403.1.6, R404.1.9
Topic: Manufactured Building (Modular home) foundation.
Interpretation #8471
October 28, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: BUILDING
Section: 107.3.4.2
Topic: plan certification
Interpretation #8470
October 27, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: RESIDENT
Section: 301.2.1
Topic: Wind Design Criteria
Interpretation #8466
October 15, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: BUILDING
Section: 712.1.9
Topic: Two story openings
Interpretation #8465
October 14, 2020
Code Version: 2014
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 15
Section: 1509.6.5
Topic: Photovoltaic Array Minimum Clearance
Interpretation #8460
October 05, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: ELECTRIC
Section: 310.15(B)(7)(2)
Topic: Feeders to detached buildings
Interpretation #8459
October 02, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: PLUMBING
Section: Section 1003.3.4 Exception
Topic: Minimum and/or maximum size of each chamber of a multi-chamber grease interceptor.
Interpretation #8456
September 21, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: ENERGY
Section: C405.6.1
Topic: Automatic receptacle control
Interpretation #8453
September 16, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: BUILDING
Section: 110.8.5
Topic: Two-family dwelling that is 4-stories (threshold building), owner/builder permit application submitted