IBC 2015 applies.
I have an existing 1444 sf first story with a 1444 sf basement. The existing two levels are connected by a stair.
B-occupancy / dental clinic
Client wants to double the size of the first floor and of the basement. So the first floor will become 2888 sf and the basement will be 2888 sf. I will add a second stair from the basement.
The first floor houses all patient areas: dental chairs, hygiene chairs, lab, sterilization space, waiting room, reception, public toilets, Dentist's office.
Basement houses mechanical, electrical rooms, office manager, a couple of office work stations (insurance, billing) and storage spaces
IBC 2015 code section:
1104.4 Multistory buildings and facilities. At least one accessible route shall connect each accessible story and mezzanine in multilevel buildings and facilities.
Exceptions:
1. An accessible route is not required to stories and mezzanines that have an aggregate area of not more
than 3,000 square feet (278.7 m2) and are located above and below accessible levels. This exception shall not apply to:
1.2. Stories or mezzanines containing offices of health care providers (Group B or I)
QUESTION: Has anyone heard of a clarification of 1.2? I am struggling with how to translate. I do not want to have to add an elevator.
The first floor is the dental clinic ("healthcare")
The basement is office/support space/mechanical/storage.
I can look at this a stated truthfully that the office of the healthcare provider is on the first floor. I can also feel confident that the first floor is the area where "healthcare" is occuring.
I believe that 1.2 does not apply but I might be too optimistic.
Thoughts?
I have an existing 1444 sf first story with a 1444 sf basement. The existing two levels are connected by a stair.
B-occupancy / dental clinic
Client wants to double the size of the first floor and of the basement. So the first floor will become 2888 sf and the basement will be 2888 sf. I will add a second stair from the basement.
The first floor houses all patient areas: dental chairs, hygiene chairs, lab, sterilization space, waiting room, reception, public toilets, Dentist's office.
Basement houses mechanical, electrical rooms, office manager, a couple of office work stations (insurance, billing) and storage spaces
IBC 2015 code section:
1104.4 Multistory buildings and facilities. At least one accessible route shall connect each accessible story and mezzanine in multilevel buildings and facilities.
Exceptions:
1. An accessible route is not required to stories and mezzanines that have an aggregate area of not more
than 3,000 square feet (278.7 m2) and are located above and below accessible levels. This exception shall not apply to:
1.2. Stories or mezzanines containing offices of health care providers (Group B or I)
QUESTION: Has anyone heard of a clarification of 1.2? I am struggling with how to translate. I do not want to have to add an elevator.
The first floor is the dental clinic ("healthcare")
The basement is office/support space/mechanical/storage.
I can look at this a stated truthfully that the office of the healthcare provider is on the first floor. I can also feel confident that the first floor is the area where "healthcare" is occuring.
I believe that 1.2 does not apply but I might be too optimistic.
Thoughts?