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SubjectDate AskedExpert
IBC regarding ISA with blue background and white text5/29/2012Sharon Toji
fire exit/ramp5/23/2012Sharon Toji
ADA fire evacuation plans5/22/2012Sharon Toji
Asbestos Abatement5/17/2012Sharon Toji
Diff between Canadian and International codes5/12/2012Keith Fuller
balcony/drive thru codes5/6/2012Keith Fuller
Signs and the ADA (a manual I have written that is used across the country), and articles in many trade journals.4/30/2012Sharon Toji
Fire Codes4/22/2012Lori Greene
Unpermitted Construction4/14/2012Keith Fuller
Safety lock on apartment door3/25/2012Lori Greene
Primary AC drain3/17/2012Fred Weldin
Construction a Wood Addition to a Concrete Building3/16/2012Keith Fuller
Primary AC drain3/15/2012Fred Weldin
ADA threshold requirements / Phase 2 of answer3/14/2012Sharon Toji
dance floors3/7/2012Keith Fuller
New construction Code??2/28/2012Keith Fuller
threshold height2/18/2012Sharon Toji
firerating2/17/2012Keith Fuller
Mobile Home building code violations2/16/2012Keith Fuller
ADA Electrical Device Height2/13/2012Sharon Toji
Class A chimney pipe2/13/2012Keith Fuller
Apartment above the boiler room2/4/2012Sharon Toji
Building Code Variance2/2/2012Keith Fuller
apartment door mailslots1/13/2012Keith Fuller
sill seal12/21/2011Keith Fuller
Commercial Floor Load12/19/2011Keith Fuller
hot water tank12/9/2011Sharon Toji
LP furnace in Garage11/16/2011Fred Weldin
Asbestos Abatement and Insulation Career advice11/15/2011Fred Weldin
Asbestos Abatement and Insulation Career advice11/15/2011Keith Fuller
Replacing a pipe10/24/2011Sharon Toji
exit sign placement10/21/2011Sharon Toji
tempered glass handrail10/13/2011Sharon Toji
Altering Foundation10/9/2011Fred Weldin
Stair Handrails - Grandfather clause10/7/2011Sharon Toji
building code for tankless hot water9/24/2011Keith Fuller
color of signs / ADA Compliant Eyewash9/23/2011Sharon Toji
code for waterheater strapping9/14/2011Keith Fuller
Louvered doors in front of furnace/water heater9/10/2011Keith Fuller
stair access8/27/2011Lori Greene
Garage to room - permit?8/25/2011Keith Fuller
Gas Water Heater8/18/2011Keith Fuller
Egress8/9/2011Sharon Toji
ADA Area of Refuge Directional Signs8/4/2011Sharon Toji
Stairwell ID Signs7/28/2011Sharon Toji
Garage Attic Space7/19/2011Keith Fuller
20min rated non-egress doors7/14/2011Lori Greene
vent fan7/7/2011Fred Weldin
Bathroom door <32" in Jersey City High Rise7/2/2011Sharon Toji
Gas fired hot water heater flue7/1/2011Fred Weldin
Interior Door Jamb6/23/2011Lori Greene
sliding glass doors6/22/2011Lori Greene
nyc code6/22/2011Sharon Toji
Handrail on new stairs in a 7 Unit Apartment building6/18/2011Sharon Toji
Handrail on new stairs in a 7 Unit Apartment building6/17/2011Sharon Toji
restrooms in restuarants6/9/2011Sharon Toji
"California" contracted grade 2 Braille.5/23/2011Sharon Toji
outside stairs5/17/2011Keith Fuller
fire rating for inside door going from garage into house5/9/2011Lori Greene
Main entrance door closers5/3/2011Lori Greene
Are buinesses required to have public restrooms?4/24/2011Sharon Toji
ext door4/4/2011Lori Greene
Building Permits4/4/2011Keith Fuller
Electric Hot Water Heaters3/28/2011Keith Fuller
Interior ADA Code Signage placement/surfaces3/25/2011Keith Fuller
boiler room3/18/2011Keith Fuller
Finger Guard at Center Pivot Hung Doors3/18/2011Lori Greene
commercial stair codes3/8/2011Sharon Toji
graywater drain into basement3/6/2011Keith Fuller
goodafter noon3/6/2011Sharon Toji
Garage under house3/3/2011Keith Fuller
Men/Women Restrooms3/2/2011Sharon Toji
Vinyl Flooring Installation2/22/2011Keith Fuller
conduit support2/18/2011Sharon Toji
Hot Water Heater2/16/2011Keith Fuller
Paint and welding area2/16/2011Keith Fuller
REVENTING THE UTILITY ROOM2/3/2011Keith Fuller
Direct vent hot water heater2/3/2011Keith Fuller
hot water tank location2/2/2011Keith Fuller
Door weight1/26/2011Lori Greene
Glass in entrance doors1/25/2011Sharon Toji
gas water heater1/20/2011Keith Fuller
Electrical Room1/17/2011Keith Fuller
Trip and fall... On stair case1/17/2011Sharon Toji
asbestos shingles1/13/2011.
Code for installing a garbage disposal under the sink1/12/2011Keith Fuller
basement doors1/11/2011Lori Greene
Commercial Property Codes1/10/2011Keith Fuller
Tempered glass in florida1/8/2011Lori Greene
Transite siding and new windows1/3/2011.
stoves& vent a hood12/31/2010Fred Weldin
Tennat sleeping in the furnace room12/27/2010Fred Weldin
Bathroom Doors12/21/2010Lori Greene
safety decals on stationary glass12/20/2010Sharon Toji
Help on insulating in floors?12/16/2010Keith Fuller
Clearance to combustibles12/14/2010Keith Fuller
safety glass12/13/2010Lori Greene
Range Ventilation12/11/2010Keith Fuller
Outswing door-sill height12/6/2010Lori Greene
Jobsite/Pre-Occupancy Signage?12/4/2010Sharon Toji
ADA Signage for a federally funded senior apartment building in Las Vegas (Clark County) NV12/2/2010Sharon Toji
grey water11/29/2010Keith Fuller
wood stove flue pipe codes for chenango co. ny11/27/2010Keith Fuller
occupancey /for boiler operations11/26/2010Keith Fuller
Handrail11/25/2010Sharon Toji
How to build a firewall11/25/2010Keith Fuller
grey water11/24/2010Keith Fuller
tripping on stair in old school11/20/2010Sharon Toji
Apartment door11/14/2010Keith Fuller
top plate11/13/2010Keith Fuller
Jackpost load supports11/11/2010Sharon Toji
verticle electrical riser in a stairway11/6/2010Keith Fuller
international mechancial code hanging furance11/4/2010Fred Weldin
hung commerical furnace11/4/2010Keith Fuller
accessibility symbol on restrooms signage11/1/2010Sharon Toji
direct vent water heater11/1/2010Fred Weldin
dryer and bathroom venting10/26/2010Keith Fuller
Door Widths10/17/2010Lori Greene
public buildings bathroom usage10/15/2010Sharon Toji
Signage10/14/2010Sharon Toji
Signage10/14/2010Sharon Toji
Threshold possible fire code violation10/6/2010Sharon Toji
Threshold possible fire code violation10/6/2010Sharon Toji
stairs and elementary school children10/2/2010Sharon Toji
NEC 210.70(A)(1) electrical code9/28/2010Keith Fuller
NEC 210.70(A)(1) electrical code9/28/2010Keith Fuller
Asbestos Backing in Sheet Vinyl9/27/2010.
Multi-unit apt. inspections for landlords-Sullivan Cty. NY9/24/2010Keith Fuller
sliding glass doors9/22/2010Keith Fuller
Garage Apartments-Electric9/21/2010Keith Fuller
Basement banister installation.9/16/2010Keith Fuller
Electrical Code9/14/2010Keith Fuller
Question9/8/2010.
asbestos in heating of a tract house9/7/2010Fred Weldin
ADA Directional Signage, Bartow, Florida8/25/2010Sharon Toji
window requirmnets8/22/2010Sharon Toji
transite pipe8/19/2010.
Rental House with Transite Siding8/19/2010.
RE; BUILDING CODES8/18/2010Sharon Toji
boiler room ventilation8/10/2010Fred Weldin
water heater/boiler7/28/2010Fred Weldin
Windows7/15/2010Sharon Toji
Clearance for hallways7/13/2010Sharon Toji
Assessment and Cleansing of Asbestos from Carpet7/10/2010.
Mold Remediation7/8/2010.
Assessment and Cleansing of Asbestos from Carpet7/7/2010.
permit7/3/2010Sharon Toji
Drywall Fire Codes6/29/2010Sharon Toji
interior door / code for floor clearance6/23/2010Lori Greene
Tempered safety glass6/16/2010Lori Greene
railing around fishing dock6/11/2010Sharon Toji
No railings or lights in my stair wells6/6/2010Sharon Toji
gas hot water tank6/4/2010Fred Weldin
CA Braille Upper or Lower5/25/2010Sharon Toji
door5/18/2010Lori Greene
plumbing5/14/2010Fred Weldin
entry door4/21/2010Lori Greene
Public Restroom?4/14/2010Sharon Toji
fire door4/9/2010Lori Greene
exit closer hardware4/7/2010Lori Greene
museum codes4/3/2010Lori Greene
Exterior Stairway Lighting4/2/2010Dana Bostick
bathroom door width4/2/2010Sharon Toji
ADA Restroom Door Signage3/31/2010Sharon Toji
entry door3/30/2010Lori Greene
Building a Deck on Garage3/28/2010Dana Bostick
air condition duct3/27/2010Dana Bostick
door opening beside top of stairs3/26/2010Lori Greene
ADA reference3/24/2010Sharon Toji
doors3/23/2010Dana Bostick
asbeostos residue?3/20/2010Dana Bostick
flood damage from upstairs neighbor3/19/2010Sharon Toji
ASBESTOS IN FLOORING3/19/2010Sharon Toji
permits3/17/2010Dana Bostick
Photopolymer Braille Signs3/16/2010Sharon Toji
Bathroom venting3/10/2010Fred Weldin
Exterior Door Installation Codes3/10/2010Lori Greene
basement door hanging3/10/2010Lori Greene
moving a washer and dryer3/8/2010Dana Bostick
Replacement Windows3/6/2010Dana Bostick
braille signage3/2/2010Sharon Toji
gas water heater and furnace3/1/2010Fred Weldin
out swing exterior (back) door.2/27/2010Dana Bostick
House Rattle2/25/2010Dana Bostick
Grab Bars2/23/2010Sharon Toji
outside wood stairs -commercial2/21/2010Dana Bostick
gas water heater venting2/18/2010Fred Weldin
windows2/17/2010Dana Bostick
auxillary venting into furnace room2/8/2010Dana Bostick
caught w/out a permit2/8/2010Sharon Toji
ADA Compliant Restroom Signs2/5/2010Sharon Toji
Electrical - NonLicensed / No Permit2/5/2010Sharon Toji
Electrical - NonLicensed / No Permit2/2/2010Sharon Toji
articles in a building which have asbestos contamination1/31/2010.
High humidity in garage1/30/2010.
help1/28/2010Fred Weldin
tempered glass requirement1/26/2010Sharon Toji
ADA Sign1/22/2010Sharon Toji
asbestos1/15/2010.
asbestos1/13/2010.
Garage/Workshop Addition1/11/2010Dana Bostick
Garage/Workshop Addition1/11/2010Dana Bostick
Patio Cover built in 19311/7/2010Dana Bostick
wooden deck in Los Angeles,Ca.1/6/2010Dana Bostick
Commercial Tempered Glass requirments1/5/2010Dana Bostick
tempered glass1/4/2010Dana Bostick
Background color for ADA signs1/4/2010Sharon Toji
making sure my furnace has enough circulating air12/31/2009.
Upgrade Wall Heater to Forced Air Unit12/19/2009Dana Bostick
Upgrade Wall Heater to Forced Air Unit12/19/2009Dana Bostick
Patio Cover built in 193112/17/2009Dana Bostick
Remodeled homes12/17/2009.
OSB to make interior walls, violation of code?12/16/2009Dana Bostick
Remodeled homes12/15/2009.
Remodeled homes12/12/2009.
Asbestos-containing Decorative Plaster12/12/2009.
follow-up to breathing in furnace vent vapors12/10/2009.
Doors in front of a furnace12/7/2009Dana Bostick
Asbestos pipe insulation12/2/2009.
Hot water heater11/30/2009Dana Bostick
Hot water heater11/29/2009Dana Bostick
Proper method of tiling in bathroom shower11/28/2009.
Bathroom Window Code11/17/2009Dana Bostick
Light and ventilation11/13/2009Dana Bostick
Code in NYS11/12/2009Dana Bostick
Windows11/11/2009Dana Bostick
Past Construction without a Permit11/10/2009Dana Bostick
asbestos siding11/4/2009.
who is resposible?11/4/2009Dana Bostick
Commercial stair tread & risers11/3/2009Dana Bostick
electric dryer venting11/1/2009Bob Spermo
Fart Fan Duct Code10/27/2009Fred Weldin
occupancy load10/23/2009Dana Bostick
Tempered Glass10/22/2009Dana Bostick
Exterior door swing outward - code?10/22/2009Bob Spermo
Window restriction10/21/2009Dana Bostick
Window restriction10/21/2009Dana Bostick
Door Swing10/18/2009Dana Bostick
ADA compliance in Apartments10/16/2009Sharon Toji
Negative air and PCM & TEM testing10/16/2009.
Locked doors on occupied building.10/15/2009Dana Bostick
Asbestos and Roofing Removal10/14/2009.
windows10/11/2009Bob Spermo
Insulation of crawl space10/9/2009Dana Bostick
braille on building signs10/7/2009Sharon Toji
Asbestos flue10/5/2009.
venting a furnace10/3/2009Dana Bostick
Asbestos Ceiling Tiles10/2/2009.
Bathroom code - three issues.9/30/2009Bob Spermo
Bathroom code - three issues.9/29/2009Bob Spermo
concrete footings9/29/2009Dana Bostick
drywall9/29/2009Bob Spermo
Entrance Slope9/28/2009Bob Spermo
safety glass9/27/2009Bob Spermo
Surface mount electrical panel9/25/2009Bob Spermo
Building codes for outside stairs9/18/2009Bob Spermo
Number of Bathroom on commercial place9/15/2009Bob Spermo
Kitchen Exhaust9/15/2009Bob Spermo
tile code9/14/2009Bob Spermo
How to correctly test a hot water tank9/11/2009Dana Bostick
How to correctly test a hot water tank9/11/2009Dana Bostick
Tamper Resistant receptacles9/4/2009Dana Bostick
unknown field conditions, design conflicts9/3/2009Dana Bostick
Exterior Step Code9/1/2009Bob Spermo
Stair Railings & Watercloset Space8/29/2009Bob Spermo
building codes8/29/2009Dana Bostick
Tempered/Safety Glazed Window Req's8/28/2009Dana Bostick
Furnace venting8/26/2009Dana Bostick
ADA Compliant Restroom signs, California & Texas8/26/2009Sharon Toji
Assessing Possible Asbestos Contamination of an Apartment8/21/2009.
Assessing Possible Asbestos Contamination of an Apartment8/21/2009.
Crawlspace8/21/2009.
outward swinging exterior glass door.8/20/2009Bob Spermo
international color code for ADA signs8/18/2009Sharon Toji
gas h2o htr install8/17/2009Fred Weldin
gas h2o htr install8/17/2009Fred Weldin
Cutting Pipes After Removing Asbestos8/16/2009.
residential codes re windows8/16/2009Fred Weldin
Cutting Pipes After Removing Asbestos8/16/2009.
Virgina code for water heaters8/15/2009Bob Spermo
Apt Door Numbers8/12/2009Dana Bostick
codes8/11/2009Bob Spermo
codes8/10/2009Bob Spermo
What defines "Permanent Room"8/10/2009Sharon Toji
hot water heater exhaust venting8/10/2009Bob Spermo
Electric Water Heater8/5/2009Bob Spermo
Home Warranty HVAC Contractor8/5/2009Bob Spermo
odor8/2/2009.
furnace room off the bedroom8/1/2009Dana Bostick
Venting of water heater7/31/2009Dana Bostick
Stovetop/Downdraft Installation7/30/2009Bob Spermo
Interior Door Frame Installation Issue7/27/2009Bob Spermo
Interior Door Frame Installation Issue7/27/2009.
IMPACT RESISTENT GLASS7/25/2009Dana Bostick
Bathroom ventilation7/23/2009Bob Spermo
Asbestos exposure from sheet vinyl7/22/2009.
stair width to non-habitable space7/20/2009Dana Bostick
Asbestos exposure from sheet vinyl7/19/2009.
Old Gasoline UST7/17/2009.
Old Gasoline UST7/16/2009.
Testing of plumbing system7/16/2009Dana Bostick
Braille sign edges7/15/2009Sharon Toji
Home inspections7/13/2009Bob Spermo
bathtubs/tempered glass7/10/2009Dana Bostick
Wood Roof T-Brace Issue7/9/2009Dana Bostick
Wood Roof Bracing7/9/2009Bob Spermo
Asbestos Popcorn Ceiling Cover-up7/8/2009.
residential door swing code Illinois7/6/2009Dana Bostick
minimum exterior door size7/4/2009Bob Spermo
Sound Insulation in apartments7/1/2009Dana Bostick
some definitions7/1/2009Dana Bostick
apartment corridor exit doors to outside6/30/2009Dana Bostick
Water cooled a/c unit in industrial cabinets.6/30/2009Dana Bostick
the restriction6/30/2009Dana Bostick
garage cement floor6/26/2009Bob Spermo
meeting building code for signs6/25/2009Dana Bostick
Building Code for Water Heater (when did it become code)6/22/2009Dana Bostick
Electrical codes6/22/2009Bob Spermo
ny codes for doorways opening to stairs6/21/2009Dana Bostick
Dryer ventilation6/20/2009Bob Spermo
Balcony6/17/2009Bob Spermo
bathroom window6/17/2009Dana Bostick
bathroom window6/17/2009Bob Spermo
ADA boat dock access by hoist6/16/2009Dana Bostick
asbestos air testing6/16/2009.
Housing codes in Moscow Idaho6/16/2009Dana Bostick
Window wood frame structure Issue6/14/2009Bob Spermo
madatory ublic access to bathroom in restaurants6/13/2009Sharon Toji
Installation Height for Braille Signs6/8/2009Sharon Toji
Replacement windows6/8/2009Dana Bostick
building codes6/6/2009Sharon Toji
asbestos air testing6/5/2009.
Code Violations and Repairs6/3/2009Dana Bostick
Bathroom vent6/2/2009Dana Bostick
asbestos air testing6/2/2009.
Code Violations and Repairs6/1/2009Dana Bostick
Tempered Glass MEA Number6/1/2009Dana Bostick
electric water heater height5/30/2009Dana Bostick
windows replacement5/22/2009Dana Bostick
windows replacement5/22/2009Dana Bostick
windows replacement5/22/2009Dana Bostick
Bathtub overflo5/20/2009Dana Bostick
Drywall fire code5/19/2009Dana Bostick
Vent for gas stove?5/18/2009Fred Weldin
Hot Water Heater Exhaust5/13/2009Fred Weldin
water heater venting5/12/2009Dana Bostick
flashing message board / sign5/12/2009Dana Bostick
Door glass at balcony in a apartment house5/11/2009Sharon Toji
Mold on Framing5/9/2009.
Breathing in Gas Furnace vent vapor5/9/2009.
Charter school window glazing5/7/2009Dana Bostick
washer and dryer hook up4/30/2009Dana Bostick
Installing High Eff. Gas HWH with power vent in crawl space4/23/2009Fred Weldin
Another window tempering question4/23/2009Dana Bostick
un sightly oil tank in a small garden!4/23/2009Sharon Toji
Clearance Required for Walkway in Bathroom4/22/2009Dana Bostick
Interior Doors4/22/2009Dana Bostick
Asbestos exposure4/13/2009.
dirt level up to house4/13/2009Dana Bostick
asbestos and mold4/11/2009.
deck railing code4/10/2009Dana Bostick
Window tempering4/9/2009Dana Bostick
plumbing4/4/2009Dana Bostick
Commercial Doors3/31/2009Dana Bostick
Joist settling3/29/2009Dana Bostick
low water cutoff3/26/2009Dana Bostick
neighbor blocks windows3/25/2009Dana Bostick
doors3/23/2009Dana Bostick
powder room exhaust fan3/23/2009Dana Bostick
Static Electricity3/22/2009Dana Bostick
Stair railings3/21/2009Dana Bostick
Water Closet door to toilet space3/18/2009Dana Bostick
Code question about gas water heater3/17/2009Dana Bostick
am i need a permit to build a kitchen island3/17/2009Sharon Toji
Building Inspector Hassle3/12/2009Dana Bostick
I guess its considered a platform rail3/11/2009Dana Bostick
no stairs leading to house3/10/2009Sharon Toji
windowglass3/6/2009Dana Bostick
Glass Tempering Codes3/5/2009Dana Bostick
Glass Tempering Codes3/4/2009Dana Bostick
Electric Stove in New Multipurpose Bldg3/1/2009Dana Bostick
Clear spacing template2/22/2009Sharon Toji
Septic Tank2/18/2009Dana Bostick
house with no septic tank2/17/2009Dana Bostick
Basement Insulation2/13/2009Dana Bostick
Light covers2/12/2009Dana Bostick
Asbestos, and re-roofing2/12/2009.
Are top plates required?2/9/2009Dana Bostick
Louvers in front door fire code violation?2/7/2009Dana Bostick
exterior commercial steps2/3/2009Dana Bostick
Upcoming property inspection by the city, help!2/1/2009Dana Bostick
Upcoming property inspection by the city, help!2/1/2009Dana Bostick
Residential Dirty Water System1/30/2009Dana Bostick
vent in bathroom1/30/2009.
Basement Door1/28/2009Dana Bostick
safety glass for shower door.1/27/2009Dana Bostick
Mold in heated garage1/23/2009.
basement fuel tank1/19/2009Dana Bostick
swinging door over stairs1/19/2009Dana Bostick
Bathroom Vent/Plumbing question1/15/2009.
Condensation on window frames may be pressure related?1/15/2009.
gas hot water heater1/10/2009Dana Bostick
covert attic space1/10/2009Dana Bostick
garage gas curb contacting drywall and mold1/5/2009.
asbestos siding12/31/2008.
gas water heater venting options12/29/2008Dana Bostick
General codes12/23/2008Dana Bostick
Residential Storm & Sanitary Sewer Codes12/21/2008Dana Bostick
Residential Storm & Sanitary Sewer Codes12/21/2008Dana Bostick
Pop off valve on hot water heater12/18/2008Dana Bostick
splitting basement into garage and living space12/9/2008Dana Bostick
door closing force12/9/2008Dana Bostick
Should we clean our under-slab Transite heating ducts after a sewer backup?12/8/2008.
IBC code 1021.512/7/2008Dana Bostick
Repair of dry rot studs and plates11/30/2008Dana Bostick
Exterior window condensation11/26/2008.
stairs11/25/2008Dana Bostick
Septic tank issue11/22/2008Dana Bostick
asbestos11/21/2008.
asbestos11/21/2008.
Tempered Glass11/18/2008Dana Bostick
building code11/16/2008Dana Bostick
possible asbestos cement11/14/2008.
Asbestos in older homes11/11/2008.
Asbestos in older homes11/11/2008.
frozen underground main water pipe11/11/2008.
Asbestos in older homes11/10/2008.
Restroom Signage color contrast10/29/2008Sharon Toji
Restroom Signage color contrast10/29/2008Sharon Toji
Plumbing, Mercury gas line test10/21/2008.
asbestos10/14/2008.
CA Braille & Tactile Copy10/2/2008Sharon Toji
California ADA compliant braille signage9/30/2008Sharon Toji
California ADA compliant braille signage9/30/2008Sharon Toji
Residential Drywall - Mold Prevention Question9/25/2008.
Residential Drywall - Mold Prevention Question9/24/2008.
Aespestos9/23/2008Sharon Toji
Commercial staircase9/22/2008Sharon Toji
Asbestos9/13/2008Sharon Toji
ADA Directional Wall Signs9/9/2008Sharon Toji
pennsylvania commercial stair code9/6/2008Sharon Toji
is it mold???8/21/2008.
Apartment Bathroom/Mold Questions8/19/2008.
dead grass....underground storage tank?8/16/2008.
Indoor Air Quality - condensate drainage8/15/2008.
Bathroom door access8/14/2008Sharon Toji
California Braille Signage8/13/2008Sharon Toji
asbestos in my garage8/5/2008.
Transite siding on a 1925 home in No CA8/4/2008.
asbestos in my garage8/2/2008.
door threshold height7/24/2008Sharon Toji
Mechanical issues...7/21/2008Fred Weldin
Mechanical issues...7/17/2008Fred Weldin
Sand-like substance behind drywall6/29/2008.
Aespestos on heating pipes6/19/2008.
transite pipe6/14/2008Sharon Toji
gas furnace in the garage6/11/2008Fred Weldin
Fuel gas line to the garage6/8/2008Fred Weldin
codes and inspection on tempered glass6/6/2008Sharon Toji
followup email6/2/2008Fred Weldin
Gas Hot Water - in Hall Closet - vent options6/2/2008Fred Weldin
Ventilation of hot water heater closet5/30/2008Fred Weldin
Gas Hot Water - in Hall Closet - vent options5/30/2008Fred Weldin
Mold in Under Construction Home5/20/2008.
gas furnace venting5/20/2008Fred Weldin
piping from water heater5/14/2008Sharon Toji
Closet for hot water heater in garage5/13/2008Fred Weldin
Closet for hot water heater in garage5/13/2008Fred Weldin
GAS HEAT VENTILATION4/25/2008Fred Weldin
Closet for hot water heater in garage4/23/2008Fred Weldin
Residential Gas Line4/10/2008Fred Weldin
Stair Code4/9/2008Scott Mulligan
Residential Gas Line4/8/2008Fred Weldin
stairs to basement4/3/2008Sharon Toji
possible violations of electrical code3/28/2008Scott Mulligan
Kitchen and multiple exits required3/27/2008Sharon Toji
Spa/tempered glass3/23/2008Scott Mulligan
a/c condensate drain3/14/2008Fred Weldin
100 Amp Service Panel Replacement3/13/2008Scott Mulligan
transite siding3/12/2008.
tempered glass in living and family room3/8/2008Scott Mulligan
Vent a Hood Fan3/5/2008Scott Mulligan
tempered windows in bathrooms3/4/2008Scott Mulligan
exhaust line3/3/2008Fred Weldin
asbestos3/2/2008.
Humidity from bathroom2/25/2008.
Can a service panel be installed in a faux closet?2/22/2008Scott Mulligan
flue pipe2/22/2008Fred Weldin
Unit interior accessibility2/16/2008Sharon Toji
Moving service lines2/15/2008Scott Mulligan
home wiring2/4/2008Scott Mulligan
transite asbestos flue pipe removal2/2/2008.
kitchen island outlet location1/31/2008Scott Mulligan
Electrical wiring in a new shop.1/29/2008Scott Mulligan
tempered glass1/28/2008Scott Mulligan
tempered glass1/26/2008Scott Mulligan
Wood stove near windows1/24/2008Scott Mulligan
house Asbestos built1/13/2008.
venting for powder room1/12/2008.
firesafety codes;regulations1/12/2008Scott Mulligan
Internation residential codes11/27/2007Sharon Toji
Cutting Transite Pipe11/7/2007.
Water well odor11/3/2007.
Re: Transite Pipe10/26/2007.
VA home inspection done10/25/2007Kenneth Chambliss
Firewall requirement to convert an old house to apartaments10/25/2007Kenneth Chambliss
Electric Water Building Codes10/19/2007Kenneth Chambliss
Humming Motor-Like Sound throughout our Home10/19/2007Kenneth Chambliss
Electrical panel10/18/2007Sharon Toji
Finished room in Attic space of a condo.10/18/2007Kenneth Chambliss
Fire door between garage and house10/17/2007Kenneth Chambliss
Liability10/17/2007Kenneth Chambliss
home inspection finding10/17/2007Kenneth Chambliss
Outbuilding Upgrade10/10/2007Sharon Toji
Tempering10/3/2007Sharon Toji
Inspection 1916 home10/1/2007Kenneth Chambliss
roof9/18/2007Kenneth Chambliss
WINDOWS AND LOCKS9/17/2007Kenneth Chambliss
bathroom venting9/17/2007Kenneth Chambliss
Electrical9/15/2007Kenneth Chambliss
Abrasion & Water proof Problem9/13/2007Geoff Legward
building code9/10/2007Kenneth Chambliss
kitchen remodel9/4/2007Kenneth Chambliss
Abrasion & Water proof Problem8/31/2007Geoff Legward
Crawl Space Vents8/30/2007Kenneth Chambliss
Siding8/25/2007.
Staircases7/31/2007Sharon Toji
Building Codes and Asbestos ducts7/25/2007.
Building Codes and Asbestos ducts7/25/2007.
Encasing Asbestos Pipe Wrap7/19/2007.
Screening fence7/15/2007Frank Diemert
distance between range and microwave7/14/2007Frank Diemert
Ceiling-floor construction7/13/2007Frank Diemert
Staircase railings7/11/2007Frank Diemert
Staircase railings7/10/2007Frank Diemert
cralw space pea gravel / plastic vapor barrier7/10/2007Frank Diemert
Floor systems7/9/2007Frank Diemert
Water Heater Vent Pipe7/7/2007Frank Diemert
Exterior siding has asbestos7/7/2007.
Kitchen island to cabinet / wall planning guidelines7/6/2007Frank Diemert
Basement condo code questions7/6/2007Frank Diemert
transite pipe6/26/2007.
concret block in basement6/25/2007Geoff Legward
high moisture in crawl space6/20/2007.
gas water heater6/18/2007.
Building gas line on the outside of building...6/13/2007Geoff Legward
Window moisture5/25/2007Geoff Legward
Sagging ceiling in garage5/25/2007Geoff Legward
Window moisture5/24/2007Geoff Legward
apartment entry doors5/22/2007Chris Radan
Tempered Glass5/19/2007Frank Diemert
Foundation & Framing5/18/2007Chris Radan
Air ventilation capacity for a 7 inch ventilation pipe5/15/2007Frank Diemert
tempering windows5/15/2007Chris Radan
tempered glass5/10/2007Frank Diemert
Tempered Glass5/9/2007Chris Radan
Tempered Glass5/9/2007Chris Radan
foil back paper5/2/2007Chris Radan
Soil type for grading around the house5/1/2007Geoff Legward
Exterior stairwell requirements for condo4/30/2007Chris Radan
electrical for kitchen islands4/29/2007Chris Radan
Exterior stairwell requirements for condo4/28/2007Chris Radan
out swinging exterior doors4/26/2007Chris Radan
exterior walls4/18/2007Chris Radan
tempered glass4/15/2007Chris Radan
basement wall insulation4/14/2007Chris Radan
Basement Remodel up to code?4/13/2007Chris Radan
kitchen remodel4/13/2007Chris Radan
commercial retail plumbing venting code4/9/2007Chris Radan
Very Moist area of soil under house4/9/2007.
Small Bathroom Remodel4/7/2007Chris Radan
Tempered glass requirement of <9sf4/5/2007Chris Radan
fire walls in condos4/4/2007Chris Radan
odor in home3/28/2007.
interior doors width3/21/2007Chris Radan
residential gas water heater closet framing and ventilation codes3/17/2007Chris Radan
PERMITS/PLANS3/7/2007Chris Radan
Transite Flue Pipe has Asbestos2/19/2007.
Insulation2/13/2007.
Insulation2/13/2007Chris Radan
heat2/10/2007Chris Radan
heat2/10/2007Chris Radan
Is it mold?2/7/2007.
"French drains?"2/4/2007Chris Radan
dryers/ drywall and mildew1/30/2007.
remodeling residential1/10/2007Chris Radan
what is difference?1/7/2007Chris Radan
Range Hood Installation1/4/2007Chris Radan
vapor barrier on bathtub outside wall12/31/2006Chris Radan
tempered glass in a commercial setting12/12/2006Chris Radan
Stucco Improvement Project12/4/2006Frank Diemert
Basement remodel - Electrical Panel11/23/2006Chris Radan
Vacant land left with buried septic tank11/12/2006.
tempered glass requirements for replacement windows11/10/2006Chris Radan
Condensation11/10/2006.
Condensation11/10/2006Chris Radan
septic system (failure?)11/4/2006Chris Radan
Asbestos in pipe wrapping10/15/2006.
Home Builder Warranty10/14/2006Chris Radan
Moisture under vapor barrier10/13/2006Chris Radan
Main service panel location10/8/2006Chris Radan
door swing9/9/2006Chris Radan
boring wood8/30/2006Chris Radan
Asbestos in home8/28/2006.
Apartment Bathroom Fan8/25/2006.

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I have special expertise in the subject of accessibility codes and guidelines (ADA), and most specifically in the field of signage. If you have a question that is not about the ADA or about signs, I suggest you try the following excellent site: Naffa International BCDG (Building Code Discussion Group). The website address is http://bcodes.infopop.cc/eve/ You do have to register, but it's free. You will find discussions here on all kinds of Building Code Q & A topics. You go to the forum that sounds as if it's close to your topic, check out some of the posts and see if it sounds like a fit. Then pose your question. With luck, you may get some really good answers. You can email some of the experts individually by clicking on the headings of their posts. When you ask a question, of me, or of someone on the above site, tell them your state, and maybe your city if it's a large city. That is crucial for answering code questions. Sharon Toji

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I am a voting delegate to the American National Standards Institute that writes accessiblity standards used by the International Building Code and are the basis for the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). I am also a member of the Access Advisory Committee to the California State Building Standards Commission, among other positions.

Publications
Signs and the ADA (a manual I have written that is used across the country), and articles in many trade journals.

Education/Credentials
BA, Reed College Graduate work, University of Munich (Germany) and University of California, Irvine

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