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Bookmark or Share- Number of electrical meters on a single family dwellingOK, so I have come across this before. In one instance, they wanted a separate meter on a new home where it was a raised ranch over a garage. The owner had a lot of "toys" to store in his garage and wanted a separate meter for whatever reason I don't know.
- Two Family Dwelling / Dupexes (IRC R302.3) - The Building Code ForumR302.3 Two-Family Dwellings Dwelling units in two-family dwellings shall be separated from each other by wall and floor assemblies having not less than a 1-hour fire-resistance rating where tested in accordance with ASTM E119, UL 263 or Section 703.3 of the South Carolina Building Code .
- Drywall requirement for multi-story residence - The Building Code ForumIn a debate yesterday about drywall requirements in a single family home. This is a 3-story home, but not a multi-family dwelling. All framing is on 16" centers. I believe we are fine using 1/2" drywall throughout including ceilings. My partner insists that 5/8" is required for 1st and 2nd floor ceilings as a fire break.
- 2018 IBC - STC at an exterior corridor - The Building Code ForumWe are working on a courtyard style multi-family project. Our plan reviewer is requesting we provide an STC 50 wall at the exterior of the building where it is adjacent to an exterior corridor/egress balcony. I spoke with an acoustical consultant who basically said the wall rating would be...
- Do I need a fire sprinkler system in residential duplex + triplex?I'm in a unique situation where I own a piece of property within my city that is zoned as RM-1, which means multi-family housing. On the property I have an old house that is a triplex and has been "grandfathered" in to the current building code. This building is currently fully rented out and I have no problems with it.
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