Comment on Hire a Real Structural Engineer When Buying a Home by Sean O'Hara
I'm not sure about Australia, but in the States, there are requirements for how much force per linear foot a handrail should be able to withstand. Its both a question about the strength of the rails...
View ArticleComment on Restaurants, Bars, Bakeries and Occupant Loads by Sean O'Hara
Valerie, tents do have to meet the requirements of the IFC. How they are permitted is up to the local jurisdiction. You really would need to find an architect or engineer licensed in Michigan who can...
View ArticleComment on Assembly Occupancy Groups as Defined in the International Building...
Afsaneh, it depends how the room will be used. Assuming the IBC, if it is standing room only, it could be as dense as 5 sf per person net, or 1700 people. If there are loose chairs, it goes to 7 sf...
View ArticleComment on Calculating Fire Resistance Ratings of Wood Assemblies Using the...
Stephen, you might look at the Type IV construction requirements in the IBC, otherwise its a discussion with the building official. - Sean
View ArticleComment on How Much Does a Hydraulic 2-Stop Elevator Cost? by Charles Jones
I am looking to install a machine-room-less elevator in an existing 2-story office building. There is sufficient space in the lobby to install a 5′ x 7′ elevator. We are in the schematic design phase...
View ArticleComment on How Much Does a Hydraulic 2-Stop Elevator Cost? by Dean Dalvit
Sure thing Charles. The elevator itself will be around the $80,000 price tag that you see in the chart. That would be fully installed and finished, however it would not include the cost to make...
View ArticleComment on How Much Does a Hydraulic 2-Stop Elevator Cost? by Jeff
I live in Vancouver, BC. Let’s start by saying i don’t know anything about elevators. I live in a 3 storey wood frame building (4 stories including the basement. We have been given a rough estimate for...
View ArticleComment on How Much Does a Hydraulic 2-Stop Elevator Cost? by Dean Dalvit
Hi Jeff, Thank you for your inquiry. While RSMeans data doesn’t technically extend to Canadian provinces, we have completed several projects in Canada and while there does seem to be a bit of a premium...
View ArticleComment on Construction Cost Per Square Foot for College Classrooms by...
We have a Government warehouse (Shell) N VA and will need framing, Drywall, Electric, Carpet, Acoustical Ceilings, approximately 1200 square feet. No bath install or remodel and three double doors,...
View ArticleComment on Construction Cost Per Square Foot for College Classrooms by Dean...
Charles, Thanks for your question. What you are describing really isn't in the scope of this study. Ordinarily, I would recommend contacting a general contractor in order to get specific line item...
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