Tektonic7
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The update to ANSI 117.1 has different required accessible maneuvering clearances
for "New Buildings vs. Additions" or "Existing Buildings." Which should a
non-structural interior fit-out commercial office) follow? This does not seem to
be clearly defined by the ANSI 117.1 definitions.
a. Is the fit-out interpreted as an "Addition"?
-or-
b. Does it simply follow the same clearances that followed when its base building
was permitted? (If building permit was issued prior to the adoption of the 2017 ANSI
117.1, this would then be an "Existing Building"
for "New Buildings vs. Additions" or "Existing Buildings." Which should a
non-structural interior fit-out commercial office) follow? This does not seem to
be clearly defined by the ANSI 117.1 definitions.
a. Is the fit-out interpreted as an "Addition"?
-or-
b. Does it simply follow the same clearances that followed when its base building
was permitted? (If building permit was issued prior to the adoption of the 2017 ANSI
117.1, this would then be an "Existing Building"