Building Homes or Extensions/Possible code violation

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Expert: - 11/13/2009


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Hi, I live in Pennsylvania and I was wondering if in an apartment building if they don't have heater covers on the heaters that run along the base of the wall and expose us to the heat it produces to the point that if something is against it will heat it up to where you can't touch it, does it deem the apartment "unliveable"? or is it a fire code violation?

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Hi megan, it's easy enough to find out.  Call your fire department or building department and request an inspection.  They will come out and look at the apartment building and contact the owner with a code violation if it applies. I hope this information helps, please feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com

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Bruce E. Johnson

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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.

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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.

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