Matthew Dirksen
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Matthew Dirksen commented,
An excerpt from the 2015 International Building Code With Commentary (a Must Read, in my opinion): "Types I, II, III and V construction are further subdividedinto two categories (A and B). Type A a...
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Matthew Dirksen commented,
Sure: https://shop.iccsafe.org/codes/2015-international-code-commentaries.html?format%5B0%5D=premiumACCESS+Subscription&format%5B1%5D=PDF+Download Our firm bought the PDF outright. I presume the "S...
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Matthew Dirksen commented,
I recommend spending time inside the demo exam not to answer any of the questions (since you probably already have), but simply to closely examine all of the formulas, moment diagrams, and referenc...
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Matthew Dirksen commented,
Thanks All, It still feels like a BIG relief - ESPECIALLY for my wife whose had to put up with this for almost 25 years.
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Matthew Dirksen commented,
GSHP's can be muli-zone through the use of electronic dampers. (I'd hope they don't use "geothermal" on the exam- it's somewhat misleading.) https://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/ja...
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Matthew Dirksen commented,
Also, make sure one is actually talking about a true "geothermal" system vs. a ground source heat pump. Those two systems are commonly confused and are not the same.
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Matthew Dirksen commented,
No, at least not directly. Remember who has an agreement with whom. The surveyor has an agreement with the Owner, not the Architect or the zoning consultant. Just like an Owner filing a grievance ...
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Matthew Dirksen commented,
Like David said: Without the coping, would the thermal or moisture protection system perform properly? That's how I address things like this - what is it's end use? In general, I interpret the CSI...
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Matthew Dirksen commented,
Ultimately it'll depend on the agreements between parties. But if the zoning consultant is "your consultant", than it's still "your responsibility" to get it right, or account for it if it's wrong....
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Matthew Dirksen created a post,
PDD Pass: Nearing the end of my very long & scenic journey...
Its been just over a day since I found out I passed PDD, marking the end of my ARE journey. I want to offer my thanks and gratitude for everyone in the ARE discussion group over the year since I st...