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Karne, A bathroom window can be accepted by your local code inspector the final legal authority provided the window is operable and gives enough sq. Dean Read, I think we need to add detail here about theatre seating but from just the four words in your brief question we may be missing what's needed for your case. From all of this my suggestion is to identify your building code jurisdiction so that one might focus on the specific codes that you'd have to meet.

But I'll be glad to take a look to see what I can find and I will post it here. James, Most likely yes, James but of course it is your LOCAL building code compliance official who has the final, legal, say over permits and construction.

Depending on conditions at your home, some inspectors will not require a permit for minor repairs but might want a permit for a total replacement. To cover a existing bad egress into a Model Home in a 55 Older park.

Dangerous concrete Platform, stairs, and handrail falling apart from water erosion from bad water shed. Cover it with a a treated wood platform, stairs and handrail. Edward maytum, I'll see what I can find and add. It will be helpful if you can State your country and city is codes very by Authority.

Female I think you'll find that a deck built to existing deck codes will also be hose for swimming pool decks. On by mod - El Cajon CA building reinforcement for seismic? Beth Probably though not to current standards Beth.

In California the Field Act, barring un-reinforced masonry construction in California, was passed very quickly following the 10 March Longbeach California earthquake that caused extensive damage including to many school buildings. Nevertheless, even when I was inspecting earthquake damage in L. Looking at an El Cajon CA building, 8 units, masonry construction. Would it be reinforced if built in the 's? Sorry I don't understand the question; don't know what's meant by a "raised tile deck" - perhaps more description of the design can clarify the question.

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