Would you set up a nursery in a mostly enclosed loft area? Wife and I love a potential new apartment, but a steep staircase is making us a bit worried. [more inside]
posted by BobbyVan on Jul 10, 2012 - 21 answers

Our school is being asked to remove the stage curtains to comply with fire codes, since we do not have documentation proving they are fire safe. Rather than buy new curtains (gulp), is there a way to send a piece of the fabric out for testing and to get back the necessary fire code certification? I'm in MA, if that matters. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by Jim Biancolo on Feb 27, 2012 - 5 answers

Where can I find a comfy armchair for my office that is Cal TB-133 compliant, is not butt ugly, and is not over $400? [more inside]
posted by alicetiara on Nov 29, 2011 - 2 answers

Can I get questions about Toronto's fire code (pertaining to residential renovations) answered without driving down to city hall? I would ideally like this info for free, of course. [more inside]
posted by bonobothegreat on Mar 11, 2011 - 4 answers

Our downstairs neighbors have made a makeshift firepit in the backyard of our New York City apartment building. This seems like it must be incredibly illegal. But is it? [more inside]
posted by orville sash on Nov 29, 2010 - 17 answers

New York--is it illegal to barbecue on my building's rooftop? [more inside]
posted by gettingpaidforthis on Jun 13, 2008 - 10 answers

Possibly arcane question about my computer and AFCI circuit breakers. [more inside]
posted by Justinian on Mar 20, 2008 - 12 answers

Looks like the one story warehouse next door has been put up FOR SALE. Problem is that if a building goes up in its stead, two of my windows will be covered over. Do I have any rights or say in the matter? [more inside]
posted by Skygazer on Jan 20, 2006 - 19 answers