Political Pressure and Code Enforcement Decisions
A good question for discussion would be something like this: Does political pressure affect the decision making of code officials? What protection is in place if this does happen and why does it...
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DIY Gone Crazy
I thought I was seeing things when I arrived at this house. The exterior plumbing photo was a warm up to what I found inside. The electrical inspection did not go well. I am OK with people doing their...
View ArticleMinimum Room Sizes under the 2009 IRC (International Residential Code)
I received a call from a gentleman the other day that had a question about minimum room size. This is not the first or second time that this question was posed to me so I figured I would write about...
View ArticleNM Cable and Ampacities
NM Cable and Ampacities For whatever reason, lately we have been having a problem with contractors using NM cable that is not rated for the proper ampacity. After a bit of investigating, we found the...
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Wilson & Family Relief Fund
We now have 2 ways to donate to the Wilson & Family Relief Fund. Option 1 Send check or money order to: Wilson & Family Relief Fund 49 S. Main St, Suite 302 Pittston, PA 18640 Option 2 Use...
View ArticleNumber One Camera Sold on Amazon
I believe in a camera that is durable, weatherproof and with a zoom. In our newsletter I recommended a Nikon that meets those requirements. Here, I am being a bit more open minded and think that many...
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Just and FYI, if you make any purchases through the banner below, The Building Code Forum gets paid a referral fee at NO ADDITIONAL cost to you. This is a disclaimer as required by law. Basically, you...
View ArticleFire Protection: A Team Effort
Fire Protection: A Team Effort By Paul J. Inferrera, SET What do companies like Apple, Facebook, Starbucks and Microsoft have in common? The ability of their employees to interact as a team allowed...
View ArticleBuilding Codes and the Contractor
Building Codes and the Contractor By Ronald L. Geren, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP The process of building has been around for a long time as made evident through the many ancient structures and...
View ArticleDeck Safety in the Age of Outdoor Living
By Glenn Mathewson, MCP, NADRA Technical Advisor Safety. This is a subjective and relative word. Its meaning changes over time based on the comfort level and expectations of society. Published...
View ArticleSafe Room VS Shelter
An article by FEMA Safe room and shelter are two terms that have been used interchangeably in past publications, guidance documents, and other shelter-related materials. However, with the release...
View ArticleConsistency in the application of construction codes
One of the biggest obstacles that a code official faces is him/her self. What does that mean exactly? What it means is that we as inspectors and plan reviewers need to ensure that we are properly...
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Pushing your limits and goals, Pushing yourself.
Originally Posted by jar546 One Saturday this past November, while assisting a photographer on a photo-shoot for a magazine cover, I had the pleasure of meeting Robert "The Raven" Kraft of Miami...
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How to become an electrician or any contractor in Pennsylvania
Originally Posted by jar546 There will be no exaggeration here, simply the truth: 1) Wake in the morning and decide that you want to be an electrician or (Insert building trade here)? NO experience...
View ArticleIt's Not What I Want At All !
It's Not What I Want At All !By Jeff Remas, Advanced Code Group How many times have we heard the phrase "What do you want?" after a failed inspection? In my case, too many. My response is always the...
View ArticleDiversity In Code Enforcement
Diversity In Code EnforcementBy Jeff Remas, Advanced Code Group I am often amazed at the variety of answers to one, simple code question. We have a tendency to think that the world revolves around us...
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