PLRB Building Codes

Building Code Research Made Easier.

PLRB Building Codes provides claims professionals a one-stop resource to successfully navigate building regulations.

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Supplements - Rake Starter Strips: Required or Just Recommended?
When reroofing, is a course of starter shingles required by code? https://t.co/f3ZYktYDs1

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Sheathing Thickness Estimator on the BCme App
How thick should sheathing be on a residential roof? The BCme app gives you a quick estimate! https://t.co/5GukpOyBn2

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Slip-and-Fall Off Exterior Stairway
A visitor falls leaving the insured’s Indiana home. Does residential #buildingcode require railings on an exterior stairway? https://t.co/JLbNzcpiy2

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#BuildingCodes Quick Guide
From drip edge to code adoptions, PLRB's Building Codes Made Easier page brings building code resources together in one place. Check out this new quick guide for what to find where. https://t.co/JCFvCB9Mjo

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Spaced Sheathing Setback?
After hail damaged a residential roof, the old asphalt shingles were removed, and the roofers discovered large gaps in the sheathing. Does the deck need to be replaced? #buildingcodes https://t.co/rcvMC4tm0k

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When are Thresholds too High?
A motel guest tripped over a change in elevation at the exit doorway. Is that a #buildingcode violation? https://t.co/WVujJYamDg

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There is growing recognition of the importance of adopting and implementing up-to-date, modern #buildingcodes to help mitigate the impacts of disasters and ensure the safety, sustainability and resiliency of buildings. https://t.co/uOy5NwzafB

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R-Value Polyiso Estimator Tool
How thick should roof insulation be on a commercial building? PLRB’s R-Value Polyiso Estimator gives you an estimation with the click of a button! Also available on the BCme app! #buildingcodes #IBC https://t.co/W0MM1Uk0IU

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Federal agencies’ commitments recognize the important role of energy codes in improving housing quality and reducing energy costs https://t.co/HwOBgrMH5i

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A wildfire inflicts severe damage to a single family home located in Santa Cruz County, CA. The claim is for a total loss and will require complete reconstruction. The contractor claims that the fire code requires automatic fire sprinklers. Is this true? https://t.co/OJvajRmfNR

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IL - APPRAISAL - Could Resolve Extent of Hail Damage but Not Coverage for Matching #PropertyLegalNews https://t.co/hJeEENOYDH

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Looking for #buildingcode requirements on a roofing claim? Simply type in an address for instant information about common roofing issues, including drip edge and ice barrier. This tool will jumpstart all your roofing research! https://t.co/v4dGxLPmWx

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Overlapping Underlayment: Do I need to reroof all slopes?
Does the #buildingcode requirement to overlap underlayment when repairing a single slope trigger a complete reroof of all slopes? https://t.co/G1eY7miaDe

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High Pitched Roofs: 36-Inch Ice Barrier Exception
A dwelling in a cold weather climate is replacing a high pitched roof. Can roofer limit ice barrier to one 36-inch roll on steep-sloped roof? https://t.co/zN0mDavjmq #BuildingCodes #IceBarrier

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Residential Roofing Diagram
From ice barrier to sheathing, what does the #IRC require? Check out PLRB’s interactive Residential Roofing diagram for quick #buildingcode excerpts. https://t.co/kpUsqzIvzD

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From tread depth to stair uniformity to handrails, what does the #IBC require? Check out PLRB’s interactive Commercial Stairs diagram for quick summaries and #buildingcode excerpts, available on https://t.co/eFMAmiNQRX and the BCme app. https://t.co/O7aVnDaCvs

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Slip-and-Fall Off Exterior Stairway
A visitor falls leaving the insured’s Indiana home. Does residential #buildingcode require railings on an exterior stairway? https://t.co/bZIrnxkjMD

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Find #buildingcode adoptions with a few clicks on the BCme app!

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When are Thresholds too High?
A motel guest tripped over a change in elevation at the exit doorway. Is that a #buildingcode violation? https://t.co/zIBnDbD96E

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Is an ice barrier required on a reroof in St. Louis? Is the narrow stairway up to code? Ask #PLRB Your #BuildingCode Question https://t.co/9bceDQdLo6