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Response to comments - 4/4/08

2008-04-04T19:31:00.000-07:00

Comment #1
I didn't see a place to opt out of using a sprinkler system throughout.
Answer #1
If a fire sprinkler system is required it is automatically assumed to be installed. It does not seem like a good idea to give the users an option to eliminate something that is required. Is there a particular reason why?
Comment #2:
I think you have a typo on the link to comments "Report an error OF leave comment"
Answer#2:
This has been fixed.
Comment #3: Section 507 doesn't appear to be included in the area calculations for an F-1 Occupancy.
Answer #3:
Section 507 has not been completely addressed in the program. I am working on fixing it. I expect it to be fixed this weekend.
Comment #4
it would be great if you referenced code sections for every note. under the occupancy separations i had this text:a. For Group H-5 occupancies, see Section 903.2.4.2.
Answer #4:
This section is a rebuild of required separation of occupancies table. The reference changed between the 2003 and 2006 editions of the code. I will go back and fix the reference for the 2003 and earlier version of the code. It should reference section 302.3.3 in the 2003 edition and 302.3.2 in the 2000 edition.
Question #5:
my report had this statement: "Accessory use areas per section 302.2 of the 2007 California Building Code:" However there does not seem to be a section 302.2
Answer #5: You are correct. This is a hold over from the 2003 edition of the IBC. I will go back and update that CBC section. to 508.3.1.3.
Question #6:
The program does not appear to have a way to do calculations if we are using a Fire Wall to create separate buildings. Also no apparent way to assess a building which has parking garage on ground floor and residential above (there would be a 3-hr separation between garage and residential), which creates 2 buildings. Will this be addressed in future versions of this program?
Answer #6:
Yes. I need to strategize the best way to do this. There are several ways this could be attacked and I need to figure out the best way to do it. I am going to consult with different experts in this area and do some more research. This will take me a few weeks to finish.

New Features

2008-02-19T22:35:00.000-08:00

These new features have been added:

1. Sticky forms - the data the user inputs is now kept when he navigates back and forth between pages.

2. Error reporting on every page - simply click on the "report and error or leave comment link" and make an annonymous comment on the blog.

New Features - January 20, 2008

2008-01-20T17:17:00.000-08:00

These new features have been installed:
-Incidental use areas
-Fire Sprinkler building area or height increase
-Blog error reporting on every page

Please comment if you would like to see any other new features!

v/r,
Mark

Testme - Final Report

2008-01-20T17:12:00.000-08:00

Please provide any comments for Testme "Final Report".

Input 4.5 - Construction Type

2008-01-20T17:10:00.001-08:00

Please leave and comments for Input 4.5 "Construction Type".

Input 4 - Automatic Fire Sprinkler System

2008-01-20T17:08:00.000-08:00

Please leave any comments for Input 4 "Automatic Fire Sprinkler System".

Input 3.5 - Floor Areas

2008-01-20T17:06:00.001-08:00

Please leave comments for Input 3.5 "Floor Areas".

Input 3 - Property Lines

2008-01-20T17:01:00.000-08:00

Please leave comments for Input3 "Property Lines".

Input2 - Building Size and Sides

2008-01-20T16:57:00.000-08:00

Please leave any comments for Input2 "Building Size and Sides".

Input1.6 - Incidental Uses

2008-01-20T16:53:00.000-08:00

Please provide any comments for the "Incidental Uses" page.

Input1.5 - Occupancy Selection Page

2008-01-20T16:48:00.001-08:00

Please leave any comments or suggestions for Input1.5 - "Occupancy Selection" page.

Input1 - Type of Report

2008-01-20T16:34:00.000-08:00

Please provide any comments for the "Type of Report" page.

ICC Bulletin Board Bugs and Fixes from July 6, 2007

2007-07-07T12:02:00.000-07:00

Valued CodeComply Users,
I reviewed various comments across several blogs and emails over the last week. I am going to report the errors and fixes in this blog post.

From The CodeComply Blog:
https://www.blogger.com/comment.gblogID=6314319106646516196&postID=7443202917750077814
1. Review the R-1 requirements.
2. There is a table that gives separated and non-separated ratios. If you do not comply with non-separated use you can check to see if you comply with the separated use provision right below that. I am going to find a way that the user can customize the report and remove one of the tables if the user would like.
3. I am going to add a page break in a few places so that things can be printed out better. I should have a pretty impressive graphical layout setup in the near future.4. I will fix the splash screen link. That does need to be removed!

From the ICC Bulletin Board:
http://www.iccsafe.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=008860

1. The reference to 2003 IBC has been removed from all versions of the code and replaced with the applicable code reference.
2. The cost is free and the website is in BETA mode. I will be charging on a per search basis at some point in time and be giving away free searches for signing up with the website
3. R2-S2 separation for the California Building Code will be reviewed and corrected this weekend.
4. Opening percentages for will be reviewed and corrected.

V/r,
Mark McMillin
President

Page 1 - Occupancy Selection Page

2007-06-17T22:23:00.000-07:00

Please Post any issues with the Occupancy Selection Page - Input1.php here. The issues will be fixed quickly.