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Hello All,
I could have sworn there was a portion of the code that mandated a wall-hung sink must be 4" from edge of sink to edge of adjacent wall. I checked ADA, ANSI 117.1, IPC, IRC, and IBC (2018 and 2021 versions). Does anyone else remember this?
Thanks!
Probably not going to find an answer but here it is from 2012 with commentary:
2012 footnote b. to table 601:
Except in Group F-1, H, M and S-1 occupancies, fire protection of structural members shall not be required, including protection of roof framing and decking where every part of the roof construction is 20 feet or more above any floor immediately below. Fire-retardant-treated wood members shall be allowed to be used for such unprotected members.
2012 commentary
Note b applies to...
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2018 I codes
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Also, I don't know what the...
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I’m working on a code footprint for a wood stake factory (think wood building layout stakes). Currently calling the 7,500 s.f. building F-1/S-1 non separated non sprinklered type VB (IBC 2018). Calling it VB because of some of the wood infill walls -even though it is a PEMB (pre engineered metal building Type II-B)
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This is the definition in Florida. Does it match up with the definition in your state?
CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. Either of the following shall be considered as a change of occupancy where this code requires a greater degree of safety, accessibility, structural strength, fire protection, means of egress, ventilation or sanitation than is existing in the current building or structure:
1.Any change in the occupancy classification of a building or structure.
2.Any change in the purpose of, or a...
Hi all!
I have looked for the answer here and in the IBC but I'm coming up empty.
I am laying out workstations in a large open room. One end of these cubes will form a 'path' to the exit access doorway. I have always assumed that it needs to be 44" and done it this way (although in this particular case, 36" will do -but I don't use it because it's too tight regardless of what the code says about min. OL)
Long story short, I was just told by a colleague that if the end panels are less than...
How do we classify mechanical rooms when they support an open air A-5 occupancy such as a splish splash park, or a padel court for purposes of specifying fire alarm, fire suppression, emergency lighting, signage etc?
Group U maybe? S-2?
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I have asked a a similar question in an older thread here but the subject was different and the question is not really visible, sorry for repeating...
Working on a project where we have intermediate elevator rail support steel that is inside an elevator shaft wall framed with studs and sheathing.
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I am working on a project for a local Co-op and am seeking guidance or thoughts on the appropriate occupancy classification. Obviously, I can run this by the local AHJ, but thought I'd start here, in this forum.
Adopted Codes: 2021 IBC, 2021 IFC
Construction Type: IIB
Fire Protection: To be Determined according to need.
The building in question is a simple (enclosed) PEMB structure with two bays and two sectional overhead doors on both ends, allowing trucks to pull in and drive through...
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I am working on a 105,000 sf building of type IIB construction. The building had a change of occupancy/use about 6 years ago from Business / Storage 1 to A3 because a large gun range took over 65,000 sf. The previous architect classified it as A3 unlimited at that time. I'm looking over the code for A3 unlimited area buildings, but I don't see any mention of mixed use with A3. At the time the rest of the building remained S1/B. Is this combination of uses actually permitted...
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2 part question. This is a generic scenario in the attached sketch. No need to overthink.
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Table 602
f. For special requirements for Group S aircraft hangars, see Section 412.3.1.
412.3.1 Exterior walls.
Exterior walls located less than 30 feet (9144 mm) from lot lines or a public way shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than 2 hours.
City owned airport with no established interior lot lines. Privately owned hangers are allowed to be built on city leased airport property. The leased property is the footprint of the hanger no adjoining property
Question
New hanger is...
This is a general question.
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The addition will be a basement of sorts.
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