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Engineering Tiki Huts in Florida: Tribal Exemption Limits and Code-Compliant Design Florida recognizes an exemption allowing Native American tribes—primarily the Seminole Tribe—to construct traditional chickee
Virtual inspections for PEs in U.S. buildings Virtual inspections moved from a pandemic workaround to a mainstream option in many U.S. jurisdictions, but what’s allowed
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Window and Door Shimming: Code Requirements and Engineering Reality Improper shimming is a structural installation defect, not a cosmetic issue. It becomes most critical when
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Determining Pressure Ratings For Doors (or Windows) With Alternate Components Exterior doors exposed to weather are approved to withstand design pressures for a variety of
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When A Glazed Opening Isn’t Exactly Square Often times a glazing product is approved for large missile impact, but requires a field modification for size.
Fences – An Overview Fences serve multiple purposes, from enhancing privacy and security to defining property boundaries and improving aesthetics. However, a well-designed fence isn’t
Mechanical Equipment Design – A National Requirement Generally speaking, building codes are national in nature, but are adopted locally for unique geographic conditions. While national
How To Apply For A Retrofit Window-Door-Garage Door Permit In South Florida & Beyond Dade, Broward & Palm Beach Counties have adopted a unique set
Porosity – How ‘Open’ A Surface Is – Explained The porosity of open structures is defined in ASCE-7 standard under ‘open signs’ (chapter 29, as
Canopies & Wind Uplift – An Introduction First, Understand This A backyard canopy or pergola, trellis, or a lightweight sunroom/screen room attached to the back
What is a Delegate Engineer? A Delegate Engineer is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) entrusted with a defined scope of work on a project. Acting
What’s A Miami Dade Renewal Process? A Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) is valid for five years from its issuance date. To keep the approval
Learn How To Quickly Spot And Use QA Expiration & Code Dates On a Miami Dade NOA Why This Is So Important Miami Dade Lists
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When designing outdoor structures like patio covers, one of the most critical factors to consider is the ability to support snow loads. In regions that
Summary of Building Code & Research Intent The intent & provisions of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) & 2020
The following is a summary of sunroom-related terms provided courtesy of the National Sunroom Association. Click Here for the official publication provided by the
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Wind Exposure Category Overview ASCE-7 is the governing referenced standard for design loads on buildings & other structures for building codes throughout the US. ASCE
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F1 and F2 are the limiting performance capacities of the forces in the parallel and perpendicular directions of a building component. Which one is which
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