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Is a basement or an attic classed as a storey?

Liverpool City Council FAQ
are connected to the living accommodation by an internal stairway and used as part of the property, e.g. as a meter position, boiler position, storage, laundry facility or Commercial premises on the ground or any upper floor will also be included in the calculation of number of storeys, but not basements in purely commercial use. Cases involving the de-commissioning of attics and cellars will need to be discussed on an individual basis.
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Is a mezzanine floor classed as a storey?

Liverpool City Council FAQ
Yes - if it is used either wholly or mainly as living accommodation, e.g. bedroom, bathroom, toilet, laundry facility, storage, boiler or meter position. the moment the Council consider that the building itself would not be subject to mandatory licensing but, any one of the individual flats that is occupied by 5 or more persons, forming 2 or more households, who share amenities could be subject to Licensing.
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What about attic or basement cleanouts?

Town of Marshfield, MA - Frequently Asked Questions
Large volumes of bulky waste may be taken to the Transfer station in your car or trailer if you purchase A voucher at the DPW office for $100 or you can opt to weigh and pay $150/ton or $100 minimum, make check out to the Town of Marshfield and pay for your waste at the time of.
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CAN I CONVERT MY ATTIC, BASEMENT, OR GARAGE INTO LIVING SPACE?

Frequently Asked Building Questions
Finishing off an existing attic, basement, or garage may seem like a great way to create more living space, but it is important to do some 'homework' first. Check on the zoning and building requirments early in the process. You will save a lot of time and money knowing about County building standards in advance. Existing conditions could make it expensive, difficult, or even impossible for you to change your attic, basement, or garage into living space.
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Is a wet basement or attic a sign of a poorly built home?

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Not always. Time takes it toll and over the course years almost all homes will suffer from some sort of problem or damage.
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How concerned should I be about a little or occasional leakage in my foundation, attic or basement?

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Only through one of our free inspections would it be possible to answer this question for you. Since the cost of real water problems can be so high it is our recommendation that you have a free inspection from NationDry when you can.
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What is the definition of a storey?

Landlord Licensing FAQs - Salford City Council
A storey is defined as any basement, attic or floor that is adapted for use as living accommodation. Mezzanine floors within buildings are included in this definition.
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Where is The Attic?

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The Attic is located at Surfside Presbyterian Church on the second level of the new hall (the one perpendicular to bypass 17).
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Can We Have a Basement?

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Yes. The majority of our homes are built over full basements. Depending on the topography of the land, either a full basement or a crawl space can be used since our pre-cut log homes are constructed upon "conventional" sub floors with ease.
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Typically, a trench is dug through the floor to get to the sewer line, which is then patched. Also, the bathroom must be vented through a sewer stack, and through a fan exhaust.
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Walkouts typically have doors and windows to the outside and usually are as perilous as residences on grade. However, because they usually have a concrete slab foundation and some earth protected walls, they provide a good location for construction of an inresidence shelter. The above ground portion of partial basements are susceptible to wind forces and flying debris produced by severe wind events.
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Can we be multi-classed?

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Sort of. Some classes combine characteristics of several others, and it may be possible to change classes, but in general characters will stay in one class.
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When were move classed as controversial and by whom?

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With the publication of the 'Guide to the Handling of People (2005)' BackCare, in collaboration with the Royal College of Nursing and The National Back Exchange, the following moves were classed as controversial: the Drag Lift the Orthodox Lift the Through-arm Lift the Arm and Leg 'Lug'/Hammock Transfer the Australian Lift/Shoulder Lift the Bear Hug/Pivot Transfer.
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I have bats in my attic. What should I do?

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Bats are among the world's least appreciated and most endangered animals. I suggest that you visit Bat Conservation International's Web site, which has links to a great deal of information on bats, including a link that provides information on how to find a reputable bat removal service -- one that does not harm the bats. Your local university extension office may also provide information and assistance. Our Web site contains much information on bats.
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Must it be single storey, or can it be two storied?

Transportable Relocatable Homes - Laing Homes, Christchurch,...
Due to permissible transport height limitations, out homes are designed as single storey dwellings. Two storey extensions could be incorporated once the house was relocated to the new site.
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When are most of the classed offered?

Frequently Asked Questions Public Administration Department
The Division of Public Administration's classes fall into three time slots: 1) meeting once a week from either 4-6:30 PM, 2) meeting once a week form 6:40-9:20 PM, or 3) an intensive format meets three times in a quarter - Fridays 6-9 PM and Saturday from 9 am -5 PM. If a course is offered in a time slot other than those listed, the Division will try to make it available in a later quarter within these time slots.
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What about finishing my basement ... ?

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After a SANI-TRED installation, you may finish your basement by installing wall studs approximately 3/4" from the exterior walls, in the normal manner, or you may paint with any interior paint directly over the SAN-TRED installation.
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What Is The Daylight Basement I See On Some Of Your Home Plans?

Frequently Asked House Plans Questions
It is most often seen on sloping lots that allow a portion of the basement to have larger windows. Depending upon the amount of slope, you can often times have a door that walks directly out. There are also home plans listed with daylight basements that are simply built farther out of the ground thereby exposing part of the basement wall. These go under the names of "split-entry", "raised ranch", "bi-level" and "multi-level" home plans.
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I think there's an animal in the attic. What do I do?

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I would suggest a live cage trap. If you can determine what type of animal you have this will make it easier to know what size trap to purchase. The trap does need to be placed on a flat surface in an area that the animal would come into contact with it. If you spray the trap with apple juice this will make it more attractive to the animal. Read more trapping tips.
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I hear noises in my attic / wall void. What is causing them?

American Pest Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Noises could be caused by rats, mice, bats, squirrels, raccoons, cats or insects. Typically attic inhabitants are getting in through vents or soffits that need repair. You must locate how the animal is getting in and repair the access point or points at a time when you are sure they are not in the attic. We provide trapping and exclusion services if you would rather have someone do this for you.
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What should I do if I have vermiculite in my attic?

Environmental Maintenance Engineers, Inc. - FAQ's
Do Not Disturb It! Any disturbance has the potential to release asbestos fibers into the air. Limiting the number of trips to the attic and shortening the length of those trips can help limit your potential exposure. Do not try to remove the insulation by yourself. Hire professionals trained and certified to safely remove the material.
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Can the attic be converted?

Attic Conversion Services
Generally yes but potential may be limited and/or expensive due to limited available height, structural constraints, building status (listed or protected), planning requirements and conditions.
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What about insulating my attic?

Informed Energy Decisions | Frequently Asked Questions
The attic/roof of houses accounts for about 15% of heat loss and 22% of summer heat gain in older two-story houses in our climate, and often a higher percentage in single-story houses. Our energy audit can identify several problems associated with attic insulation: by-pass leaks, insulation voids, roof heat gain.
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WHAT IS AN ATTIC FAN?

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attic fan or power attic ventilator is a specially designed fan for exhausting hot air from your attic. Attic fans are mounted to the roof of your home. They pull cooler air from inlet vents while pulling 140 to 150 degree air from out of your attic.
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WILL THEY MELT IN MY ATTIC?

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No, hot climates will not harm the clay. Its melting point is over 400 degrees F. We do recommend that ornaments be stored flat and not have a lot of weight stacked on top of them.
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How much ventilation should I have in my attic?

FAQ - Insulation and Weatherization
In most cases, you should have one square foot of net free vent area for each 150 square feet of attic floor area. Net free area is the actual area that air can flow through. With screens and louvers, you can assume that is roughly half the gross area. If you have a properly installed ceiling vapor retarder, you can reduce the vent area to one square foot per 300 square feet of attic floor area.
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I have wildlife in my attic. What should I do?

Metro Pest Control
If a raccoon or squirrel decides to nest in your attic, or a group of bats are using your building for shelter, it is important to get them out as soon as possible. If left undisturbed, they will multiply and eventually create health issues caused by fleas, ticks, mites and the diseases they carry. Damage to the property is also a real concern as these animals gnaw on wires causing fire hazards as well as computer and alarm malfunctions.
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What can I do about the squirrel in my attic?

Animal Health and Public Safety - FAQ's
Kansas City Animal Health and Public Safety Officers do not remove wild animals such as squirrels, raccoons or opossums from underneath porches, on rooftops, inside attics or unfinished basements. To locate a company that specializes in removal of wild animals, look in the yellow pages under pest control services. If you have a wild animal inside your living area, an officer will respond to remove the animal from your residence.
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How can I become an Attic Leader?

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If you are interested in becoming an Attic leader you must enroll in Leadership University. To find out more you can check out our Leadership University page.
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