Code Calculations

[cberteaux371801]

Was wondering if anyone had a schedule or formulas to share regarding Plumbing Code Calculations in accordance to Table 2902.1 of the IBC. Seems like OCC load is a no brainer with lots of technical how to's out there, but not much on plumbing calcs. Ive seen the SAuBIM crud all over, but it utilizes a family, and I'd rather just do it with Key Schedules inside of my office template, and not pay.

BIM should be FREE!!!

By the way if anyone hasn't figured out the OCC load yet... here is the best how to on the net

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZjCsVwkMtA

[jlipka]

Just curious why BIM content, trick, families, etc. should be free. I work w/in an office, and am paid to produce the families and templates and other content, formulas, etc. that make the BIM world go round... They invest precious time that could otherwise be billable to produce or modify content to be acceptable.

Plumbing code calcs... SAuBIM is $20... that's nothing. It's ~5 minutes of my time, in terms of billing. If it's worth it, purchase it. If not, do it by hand or create your own content and then you can charge modest fees for it.