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Interpretation #9167
October 07, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: ENERGY
Chapter: 4
Section: C402.5.7
Topic: Vestibules
Interpretation #9164
September 29, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: PLUMBING
Chapter: 6
Section: 606.2
Topic: Shutoff/isolation valve requirements
Interpretation #9162
September 23, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: RESIDENT
Chapter: 3
Section: R308.4.5
Topic: Hazardous locations and the Safety Glass requirement
Interpretation #9160
September 22, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 1
Section: 102.2
Topic: Chickee
Interpretation #9159
September 19, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 6
Section: 603.1 Exception (1)(1.1)
Topic: FRTW in Partitions of Type I & II Construction
Interpretation #9158
September 17, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 3
Section: 310.5
Topic: Fire Sprinklers-Group R-3
Interpretation #9157
September 16, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 16
Section: 1612.5
Topic: flood hazard documentation
Interpretation #9155
September 12, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: PLUMBING
Chapter: 3
Section: 305.4
Topic: Pipes through foundation walls
Interpretation #9153
September 05, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: RESIDENT
Chapter: 3
Section: R328.5
Topic: ESS Capacity Limits
Interpretation #9152
September 04, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 10
Section: 1004.5
Topic: Areas without fixed seating - Net Floor Area
Interpretation #9151
September 04, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 9
Section: 903.2.1.2
Topic: Group A-2 Automatic Sprinkler System Exception
Interpretation #9150
September 03, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: EXTBLDG
Chapter: 5
Section: 503.3
Topic: 5% rule: Load Category, Total Load, Stress Increase, Demand to Capacity Ratio
Interpretation #9149
August 29, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 4
Section: 456.4.1.4
Topic: Required restrooms in a restaurant
Interpretation #9148
August 28, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 1
Section: 102.2
Topic: Chickee Exemption
Interpretation #9144
August 19, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 4
Section: 453.1
Topic: Public education versus Private education
Interpretation #9142
August 13, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: MECHANIC
Chapter: 11
Section: 1101.6
Topic: A2L ASHRAE 15 2022 edition reference
Interpretation #9141
August 12, 2025
Code Version: 2021
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 10
Section: 1030
Topic: Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
Interpretation #9139
July 28, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: ELECTRIC
Chapter: 4
Section: 440.14
Topic: AC Discsonnects
Interpretation #9128
July 22, 2025
Code Version: 2023
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 17
Section: 1709.5.2.1
Topic: Sectional Garage Doors
Interpretation #9125
July 15, 2025
Code: BUILDING
Chapter: 1
Section: 111.3
Topic: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy