Which edition to use?
- Thread starter thafer
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- Logan, Utah
Re: Which edition to use?
I agree with Ed Downey,
Here we inspect the project to the codes that were in effect at the time the permit was taken out.
Chris
I agree with Ed Downey,
Here we inspect the project to the codes that were in effect at the time the permit was taken out.
Chris
Re: Which edition to use?
Most of the time a permit is not good for 5 years unless work at the project site has continued for five years without noticable disruption. So in your case you would have to re-permit the project and update the drawings to the current excepted code.
-Ed
Most of the time a permit is not good for 5 years unless work at the project site has continued for five years without noticable disruption. So in your case you would have to re-permit the project and update the drawings to the current excepted code.
-Ed
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- Lockport, IL
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- Semi-Retired Electrical Engineer
Re: Which edition to use?
I recall the Washington Department of Labor & Industries sending out notifications that the new code will take effect on a given day, and that any project submitted for permit on or after that day must comply with the new code.
I recall the Washington Department of Labor & Industries sending out notifications that the new code will take effect on a given day, and that any project submitted for permit on or after that day must comply with the new code.
bphgravity
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- Florida
Re: Which edition to use?
We currently have a 2,500 home community just starting in our city. The entire job is slated for about 4.5 years, however every home is being permitted now. This means the homes 4 years from now will be under the current adopted code which happens to be the 2002.
We currently have a 2,500 home community just starting in our city. The entire job is slated for about 4.5 years, however every home is being permitted now. This means the homes 4 years from now will be under the current adopted code which happens to be the 2002.
bphgravity
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- Florida
Re: Which edition to use?
No, there is a "time limit" of sorts. There has to be activity on the permit not exceeding 6 months This basically means inspections called in on the job. However, the project I mentioned is getting "special" treatment.
No, there is a "time limit" of sorts. There has to be activity on the permit not exceeding 6 months This basically means inspections called in on the job. However, the project I mentioned is getting "special" treatment.
allenwayne
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Re: Which edition to use?
Special treatment usually means the good ole boy syndrome has been taken into consideration.A permit has to be kept active by inspections within required parameters IE: @ 6 months or 1 year what ever the area has chosen as a cut off date.Wouldn`t it be great to permit today and build in 10 years.That is why there are cut off dates to stop this.
Special treatment usually means the good ole boy syndrome has been taken into consideration.A permit has to be kept active by inspections within required parameters IE: @ 6 months or 1 year what ever the area has chosen as a cut off date.Wouldn`t it be great to permit today and build in 10 years.That is why there are cut off dates to stop this.
mdshunk
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Re: Which edition to use?
Every IRC code cycle, there is a mad scramble to the permit office by builders in my area to get all the permits they need for any work they have planned. If they get their permits issued before the code is adopted officially, then none of the new code requirements apply to that work. It's a game they all play about every 3 years. I guess they think they're saving money that way.
Every IRC code cycle, there is a mad scramble to the permit office by builders in my area to get all the permits they need for any work they have planned. If they get their permits issued before the code is adopted officially, then none of the new code requirements apply to that work. It's a game they all play about every 3 years. I guess they think they're saving money that way.
LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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- Henrico County, VA
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- Electrical Contractor
Re: Which edition to use?
Around these-here parts, the time is six months of no activity, but permits may be renewed without penalty if done within that time, in which case the code in effect at time of permit approval continues to apply.
Occasionally, a new code change, such as being able to splice service cables ('02 NEC 230.46), is a beneficial change.
Around these-here parts, the time is six months of no activity, but permits may be renewed without penalty if done within that time, in which case the code in effect at time of permit approval continues to apply.
Occasionally, a new code change, such as being able to splice service cables ('02 NEC 230.46), is a beneficial change.
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