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   CaseyR_ | Aug 03, 2001 05:32am | #1

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   It was defined a couple of months ago in:
   http://webx.taunton.com/Webx?128@@.ef192ec

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   Johnnie_Browne | Aug 03, 2001 05:44am | #2

   *O.K. let me rephrase the question. "What is the government inpector definition of threshold?"

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   James_DuHamel | Aug 03, 2001 01:34pm | #3

   *i "What is the government inpector definition of threshold?" Not being a smart alec here, but you'd hve to ask him what his (or the governement's) definition is.James DuHamel

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   Ed_Hilton | Aug 04, 2001 12:13am | #4

   *Johnnie, ask your question in a different way. What is the argument about?

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   Rein_Taul | Aug 04, 2001 03:21am | #5

   *The threshold is how far you can push an inspector before he puts a stop order on your project ;-)

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   Kevin_AtHome | Aug 07, 2001 11:46am | #6

   *The simple answer is "a raised divider between differing floor heights and/or materials" but Rein Taul has a better answer. Building codes are like the Bible, all subject to differing interpretations. You might want to try less "fighting" with the county and more "discussions" as to why an inspector wants a given element and what options they would consider if you have problems complying. the more you argue the bigger your headaches!

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   Johnnie_Browne | Aug 08, 2001 12:05am | #7

   *My question is: Is the threshold the metal strip under the door or is it the landing platform elevation in the doorway area. CABO/ANSI A117.1 claims for a handicapp entrance to 1/2 inch maximum with a cahnge in level: 1/4 inch high maximum vertical change. As far as discussion with county, I have not said two words to him, Every time I get inspected I make sure no body on site so he can take his time look around, I leave a set of blueprints on site for him. Last time he paged me and when I called back minute later he torn me a new as*#$%e on the phone. ( I kept quiet) upon arrival at site later I had a rejection ticket due to porch elevation. I was pouring slab not porch. My house is designed to a strict SBC/ANSI spec. But county does not care.

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   piffin_ | Aug 09, 2001 03:08am | #8

   *Why you avoiding him?Communication works to prevent problems like tooth brushing heads off cavities.Be there with coffee and cookies and a smile for him.I know some are real a$^^$&^%s but most are just guys with a job to do.

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   Kevin_AtHome | Aug 09, 2001 03:35am | #9

   *Piffin has the right of it, at least as far as coffee and a smile, not sure about the cookies. Dealing with any inspector (home building or manufacturing, etc.) is always best done face to face. Sure, I've had my share of arguments, dealt with inspectors having a bad day (month). I find it's still easier face to face than later, on the phone. As for "thresholds at doorways" ANSI A117, section 4.13.8 reads: thresholds at doorways shall not exceed 3/4" in height for exterior sliding doors OR 1/2" in height for other types of doors". It goes on to say "raised thresholds and FLOOR LEVEL CHANGES at accessible doorways shall be beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2". Furthermore, changes in level up to 1/4" may be vertical and without edge treatment. Changes in level between 1/4" and 1/2" shall be beveled with a slope no greater than 1:2. If the change is greater than 1/2" a "ramp" might be required and a whole new set of reg's apply. Hope this helps.

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   Johnnie_Browne | Aug 09, 2001 05:57am | #10

   *I really wasn't advoiding him on purpose. I just work a 40 at my regular job and then at the house after 3pm and weekends, Usually inspection are schedule at their conviental.

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   Johnnie_Browne | Aug 09, 2001 05:57am | #11

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   Still fighting with the county, What is the proper definition of "threshold"