Exit Code Definitions

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This article discusses the means of egress components as defined in the IBC, and interpretations regarding the transition points between them. Code Definitions COURT: An open, uncovered space, unobstructed to the sky, bounded on three or more sides by exterior building walls or other enclosing devices. EGRESS COURT: A court…

Revit Families – Windows

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Stacking Levels for Symbolic Representations In descending Z-level: Window Unit (10″ above R.O.) Casings (9″ above R.O.) Window Opening (0″ above R.O.)

Research Process

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This article describes our process for gathering and documenting the information required to solve a problem. Use this process when you need to look up information for a project, find an engineering procedure, check detailing best practices, or otherwise gather information before you can move forward with a task. REVIEW…

Code Differences Between IRC and IBC for Residential Buildings

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This articles covers code differences for residential structures built under the IRC vs the IBC. We will stick to R-2 and R-3 occupancies that allow a single exit (this article does not cover apartment buildings with a central corridor). This discussion will also include energy code differences under the Washington…

Door Family

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This page documents how the Door family is set up. This family is one of the fundamental library parts we use in all our projects – this one parent family covers nearly all the door openings we use in a project. This page includes documentation on Revit’s quirks and odd…

Drawing Annotation

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General Principals GENERAL FIRST: Use typical sheet notes, schedules, general specifications, standard assemblies, and typical details to communicate typical or default conditions before adding text notes to the drawings. Where the necessary instructions for describing an element can be communicated using general methods, don’t note the element on the plans.…

Typical Note Templates – Wall Framing Plans

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This page documents typical categories of general notes that may be used to document wall framing plans, along with sample specifications for each of these categories. Review the templates below when annotating a wall framing plan and include all relevant categories and notes. This is a non-comprehensive list, and your…

Production Phase Workflow

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Producing a Drawing Drawing Annotation Drawing Checklists & Templates Floor / Roof Framing Plans Drawing Checklist Typical Notes Templates Drawing Notes Templates Wall Framing Plans Drawing Checklist Typical Notes Templates Drawing Notes Templates

Renton Zoning Code Shortcuts

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Single-Family Residence DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS (PRIMARY STRUCTURE): Section 4-2-110A DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS (DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES): Section 4-2-110B DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS (ADU’S): 4-2-110C FOOTNOTES FOR DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS: Section 4-2-110E

GIS Maps Reference

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KING COUNTY (IMAP): https://gismaps.kingcounty.gov/imap/ KING COUNTY (PARCEL VIEWER): https://gismaps.kingcounty.gov/parcelviewer2/ SEATTLE: https://seattlecitygis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=f822b2c6498c4163b0cf908e2241e9c2 RENTON: https://maps.rentonwa.gov/Html5viewer/Index.html?viewer=cormaps