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Interpretation #8382
February 06, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: BUILDING
Section: 203.8, 233
Topic: Mobility Features Required in Dwelling Units & Entities not Subject to HUD
Interpretation #8378
January 30, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: PLUMBING
Section: 706.3
Topic: Change of direction from vertical to horizontal
Interpretation #8377
January 30, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: EXTBLDG
Section: 708
Topic: Applicability of Energy Conservation code to Level 1 Alteration
Interpretation #8374
January 28, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: RESIDENT
Section: SECTION R316 FOAM PLASTIC
Topic: Use of DC315 intumescent coating as thermal barrier and garage-resididnece seperation
Interpretation #8373
January 28, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: RESIDENT
Section: SECTION R316 FOAM PLASTIC
Topic: Use of DC315 intumescent coating as thermal barrier and garage-residence separation
Interpretation #8367
January 20, 2020
Code Version: 2010
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 10
Section: 1006.1.1
Topic: Means Of Egress Illumination
Interpretation #8361
January 02, 2020
Code Version: 2017
Code: BUILDING
Section: 718
Topic: 718.2 .2
Interpretation #8342
October 31, 2019
Code Version: 2017
Code: ENERGY
Section: R403.7.1 Equipment sizing and R403.7.1.1 Cooling equipment capacity.
Topic: Is a Manual S required?
Interpretation #8338
October 23, 2019
Code Version: 2017
Code: BUILDING
Section: 1511.5
Topic: Roof Tile Repairs
Interpretation #8337
October 23, 2019
Code Version: 2017
Code: STATUTE
Section: 110.8.1
Topic: Structural Repairs Inspection Requirements on Threshold Buildings
Interpretation #8334
October 21, 2019
Code Version: 2017
Code: BUILDING
Section: 1709.5.1 exception #1
Topic: Location of Non-Habitable Spaces
Interpretation #8330
October 04, 2019
Code Version: 2017
Code: BUILDING
Section: 3006.2
Topic: Hoistway opening protection
Interpretation #8329
October 03, 2019
Code Version: 2017
Code: BUILDING
Section: 1006.3.2 Single Exits
Topic: Number of stories
Interpretation #8323
September 10, 2019
Code Version: 2017
Code: BUILDING
Section: 303.1.1, FBC, BUILDING
Topic: Small Buildings and Tenant Spaces
Interpretation #8322
September 06, 2019
Code Version: 2017
Code: RESIDENT
Chapter: 2
Section: [RB]REROOFING. The process of recovering or replacing an existing roof covering. See “Roof recover.”
Topic: Adjacent Roofing System Replacement
Interpretation #8320
August 26, 2019
Code Version: 2017
Code: PLUMBING
Section: 105.1 and 105.2
Topic: Water Heater Change-outs
Interpretation #8227
January 31, 2019
Code Version: 2017
Code: EXTBLDG
Chapter: 7
Section: 701.2
Topic: Equal Changeout of Electrical Panel
Interpretation #8223
January 28, 2019
Code Version: 2017
Code: EXTBLDG
Chapter: 8
Section: 804.1.1
Topic: Exit access corridor rating
Interpretation #8222
January 23, 2019
Code Version: 2017
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 18
Section: 1807
Topic: 1807.3.2.1 Nonconstrained
Interpretation #8210
January 04, 2019
Code Version: 2017
Code: ELECTRIC
Chapter: 7
Section: 702.2
Topic: Optional Standby Systems - Manual Transfer Switch