


The unfinished space between the ceiling assembly and the roof assembly. The ratio of longest to shortest perpendicular dimensions, or for wall sections, the ratio of height to length.

An established and recognized agency that is regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, where such agency has been approved by the building official.
#SIP PANELS TEXAS CODE#
A device or apparatus that is manufactured and designed to utilize energy and for which this code provides specific requirements. A term applied to valves or mechanical devices that eliminate siphonage. Stone or masonry veneer secured with approved mechanical fasteners to an approved backing.
#SIP PANELS TEXAS SERIES#
A device that has a series of steps between 50 and 70 degrees (0.87 and 1.22 rad) from horizontal, usually attached to a center support rail in an alternating manner so that the user does not have both feet on the same level at the same time. Also, a change in a building, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system that involves an extension, addition or change to the arrangement, type or purpose of the original installation that requires a permit. Any construction, retrofit or renovation to an existing structure other than repair or addition that requires a permit. An insulation having an air permanence equal to or less than 0.02 L/s-m 2 at 75 Pa pressure differential as tested in accordance with ASTM E 2178 or E 283.
#SIP PANELS TEXAS FREE#
The unobstructed vertical distance through free atmosphere between the lowest opening from a water supply discharge to the flood-level rim of a plumbing fixture. The unobstructed vertical distance through free atmosphere between the outlet of a waste pipe and the flood-level rim of the fixture or receptor into which it is discharging. A system that consists of heat exchangers, blowers, filters, supply, exhaust and return-air systems, and shall include any apparatus installed in connection therewith. A means of providing space conditioning utilizing movement of air through ducts or plenums by mechanical means.

An arrangement where a discharge pipe from a fixture, appliance or device drains indirectly into a receptor below the flood-level rim of the receptor and above the trap seal. See Section N1101.6 for definition applicable in Chapter 11. This device shall close by gravity and seal the terminal under conditions of zero differential pressure (no flow conditions) and under positive internal pressure. A one-way valve designed to allow air into the plumbing drainage system where a negative pressure develops in the piping. Stone or masonry veneer secured and supported through the adhesion of an approved bonding material applied to an approved backing. An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure. A structure that is accessory to and incidental to that of the dwelling( s) and that is located on the same lot. Signifies access without the necessity for removing a panel or similar obstruction. Signifies access that requires the removal of an access panel or similar removable obstruction.
