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Tiny Homes will soon be allowed to classify as permanent structures. Currently Tiny Homes are permitted only as a “motor vehicle” under the California Vehicle Code. The International Code Council,…
Mogavero Architects conducts on-going Building Code training and discussion for our staff. As we are a California Architectural Firm, the courses we conduct are centered around the requirements of the…
I’m super excited to be working on a new project just a 4-minute bike ride, 10-minute bus ride, or 15-minute walk from our office in Lavender Heights — the hub…
Since 1928 building codes have assumed that business occupancies needed 100 square feet per occupant. In recognition of changing business practices, the ICC Code Change Committee for Egress has approved…
Joe Lstiburek addressing the ICC Code Hearings on his proposal G 187-15. I never felt so much like a groupie as today! – Jay
Today we had G 98-15 disapproved. The clear reasoning was that the term R3 occupancies would include lodging houses, dormitories, and other multi family uses. The committee specifically told us…
It is 11:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2015. after the hearings Murray and I walked down to Beale Street for jazz and Bar B Que...
This morning Kevin Reinertson of the State Fire Marshall’s office stopped me in the hall to tell me that not only would he be supporting SVABO’s garage proposals (remove 1,000…
It is 11:45 Memphis time. Hearings today took an interesting turn. The morning we wrapped up Fire and Life Safety – largely with discussions about plastics in exterior building finishes.…
Today we reviewed 82 Fire and Life Safety Code Change Proposals. 21 were unanimously approved, 13 approved with big majority, and 2 gained mixed support...
