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Jerry Coombs, P.E.

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RE: Working on Existing Foundation for High End Custom Residential Structures

Posted By Jerry Coombs 09-13-2019 08:36 AM
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There are so many different ways to approach residential upgrades that it's difficult to discuss in general. In this specific incidence it's not clear whether you are removing the old structure and adding vertically, or if you are adding to the foundation making it larger. Either way, it has to start ...

RE: Tabulated "Rain Loads" in Structural Drawings

Posted By Jerry Coombs 04-23-2019 09:58 AM
Found In Egroup: Integrated Buildings & Structures \ view thread

I agree completely that this is a critical and fully overlooked area of the Code. The requirements and responsibility have changed hands over the years, and currently the IBC makes reference to the IPC. I don't have a copy of the IPC and don't wish to buy another code book just for rain drainage. But ...