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Un enclosed stairway as an exit - The Building Code Forum 2009 IBC Is a stair that is open to only two floors, allowed to be counted as part of the exit? Trying to find this:: 2009 IBC - that exception has been removed Open stairs for egress not allowed
IBC tote for fuel storage? - Survivalist Forum IBC totes are typically made from HDPE which is the same material most commercial fuel cans are made out of So in terms of material of the tote, should be fine There might be other concerns though that I haven't considered
Area Calculation Clarification - The Building Code Forum I have a somewhat basic (dumb?) question about area calculations - Reading through the 2009 IBC it defines building area as: 502 1AREA, BUILDING The area included within surrounding exterior walls (or exterior walls and fire walls) exclusive of vent shafts and courts Areas of the building
Does anyone know the best way to clean a food grade IBC. . . Does anyone know the best way to clean a food grade IBC tote used for salmon oil? The goal is a off an grid tiny homes potable water holding tank for a backup water source, I've seen some people recommending Dawn and then rinsing and soaking with bleach, but I know that salmon oil is pretty
Intermediate handrails - minimum clear width? - The Building Code Forum Does the IBC have a similar provision that clarifies the minimum width between handrails when an intermediate handrail is used? I couldn't find one Note, the building is fully sprinklered so it is my understanding that under exception (2) the 48" minimum width between handrails required for a stair to be "accessible" per 1009 3 does not apply
IBC Tote - Algae and Paint - Survivalist Forum The problem with painting an IBC tote or any food-safe grade container is finding paint or epoxy that will be both nontoxic and permanently bond to the plastic Unfortunately, I know of no such product So, if you're looking to shield the tote from sunlight, I think building a structure around it would be a better solution than painting it
Minimum Exterior Lighting Requirements - The Building Code Forum 2018 IBC 1008 2 3 Exit discharge Illumination shall be provided along the path of travel for the exit discharge from each exit to the public way Exception: Illumination shall not be required where the path of the exit discharge meets both of the following requirements: 1 The path of exit discharge is illuminated from the exit to a safe dispersal area complying with Section 1028 5 2 A
Do IBC totes have a lifetime? - Survivalist Forum I read the following on a website that sells used IBC totes: "IBC totes can be washed and refilled about two to three times before they reach the end of their useful life, but also depending on what the IBC has been filled with " I thought that totes would last for years, if kept out of the sun
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IBC Tote Bladder Loops (2ea) Cut OFF or NOT? - Survivalist Forum CUT OFF or NOT? Loops on top of IBC Tote Bladder Nothing I’ve read about IBC Totes the past few months says: Loops (2ea) on top of Bladder Do NOT cut them off To the contrary, whenever they are mentioned, the rule seems to be, “just cut’em off” Well, 2 days ago as I was preparing to cover one of my tote bladders, it was time to cut, or not I wanted to ask a Friend but he wasn’t