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I'm an ICC Certified Master Code Professional fielding general building code questions. My experience has been heavy in fire related issues.
Experience in the area
I've been employed since 1985 as an inspector and plan reviewer, and am a municipal Assistant Building Official and Deputy fire Marshal. I've had fire service experience since 1972, having served as a three time Fire Chief and Fire Marshal in years past. The increasing workload, mandatory certifications, and continuing education requirements in recent years have caused me to concentrate my efforts on code related issues. I hold national fire service certifications as well.
Education/Credentials
ICC Master Code Professional
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Recent Answers from Keith Fuller
2012-05-12 Diff between Canadian and International codes:
Honesty, I'm not familiar with the Canadian Codes such that I can give you a good answer. Who you should contact is the Building Official in the particular municipality in which your new home will be located
2012-05-06 balcony/drive thru codes:
In terms of code compliance, the code that applies would be the code and edition of the code in enacted at the building was constructed. That information is available from your municipal Building Code
2012-04-14 Unpermitted Construction:
That's a typical enforcement scenario, and they're probably correct. The fact that the shed was constructed by a previous owner is irrelevant if it is illegal. you purchased the property and received
2012-03-16 Construction a Wood Addition to a Concrete Building:
You can from a technical viewpoint, but from a code compliance viewpoint, you must check with your municipal Building Official. The reason is that the allowable size of buildings is determined by the
2012-03-07 dance floors:
To the best of my knowledge, it is. However, the code I work with here in Pennsylvania may be different than the code that's law where your building is located. What you can do is contact your municipality's
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