Recent content by NCLopez

I agree that this would be easier to catch in plan check, but electrical plans are only required for systems over 400 amps. Most ADUs and J-ADUs aren't going to reach near that large. Most junction boxes with fire padding are sufficient to maintain the 1 hour fire rating required, but I'm...

So this is something we've been catching more of lately with the rise of attached garages being converted into ADUs and Jr ADUs. If they have a separate occupancy above them, the ceiling/floor assembly is required to be fire rated, The plans usually call out a 1hr fire rating with a detail on...

Having information on the inspection process: what inspections are going to be required for the permit they are pulling, how to correctly request an inspection, and how inspection scheduling works. We have daily occurrences of inspections being requested for "final inspection" with 0 inspection...

Yes, I've always set them off before signing off on a final inspection. It is Not only to test function but interconnectivity. According to California Residential code Section R314.4: any new building or building undergoing sufficient alteration to allow it, smoke alarms are required to be...