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NFPA 13-2002 Location of the Inspector Test Valve
I am reviewing a set of construction documents that show the inspector test valve right off the main. This is a single story building so I am not as concerned about its location relative to the riser base. If this were a, say, 4 story building, shouldn't the test valve be located on the...- DonPhillips
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- Forum: NFPA (fire) Code Issues
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Wood Column Eccentricity
I was asked a question from a residential plans examiner about point loads on a wood, built up column. He was telling me when he analyses columns, he assumes an 1" eccentricity but he hears from engineers that only pertains to steel. In reviewing NDS, you do need to account for eccentricity...- DonPhillips
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
