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The 2 x 6 handrail does not meet the graspability requirements as specified in the 2004 FBC section 1009.11.3. It requires the handrail to be either round with an outside diameter between 1.25 and 2 inches or have a perimeter between 4 and 6.25 inches with a cross section of 2.25 inches maximum. (Note:edges shall have a minimum radius of 0.01 inches)
Please make appropriate changes to the plan.
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10/17/2006
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The stair treads and risers dimensions appear to be swapped on the plan. The FBC 1009.3 exception 5 defines the maximum riser height at 7.75 inches and the minimum tread depth exclusive of nosing, not less than 9 inches.
The plan specifies the riser at 10 inches and the tread depth at 7.5 inches.
Please make appropriate changes on the plan.
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10/17/2006
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A bond break is required between the stucco and the water resistive barrier as per 2004 FBC 1404.2.1.
Please make any appropriate changes to the plan.
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10/17/2006
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The enclosed section of the porch is in a VE zone. This requires that the top of the slab is at or above the FEMA requirement. In your case it is 14 feet.
Please provide an old FEMA certificate for the Finished floor elevation to ensure you can meet this requirement.
10-17-06 Received Standard Flood Hazard Termination form,
The county flood map shows that the property is entirely within the VE zone and construction need to be elevated on pilings and that the lowest horizontal structure is elevated to or above the base flood elevation (14')
(see attached St Johns County Land Development Code section 303.02 D 5 page III 25)
Please make necessary changes to the plan and resubmit.
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10/25/2006
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