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IBC Section 3105 "Awnings and Canopies"

RLGA

RLGA

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This request is more for those in code enforcement, but I will take any feedback from those with experience on this issue.

IBC Section 3105.1 states, "Awnings and canopies shall comply with the requirements of Sections 3105.2 and 3105.3 and other applicable sections of this code."

What "other" sections of the code do you think are "applicable"?

Obviously, Sections 3105.2 and 3105.3 override the requirements for construction type; but do the requirements for allowable area, fire separation distance, sprinkler protection, fire alarm notification, opening protection, etc., come into play because they are "other applicable sections of the code"?
 
steveray said:
Some "building" stuff has to kick in at some point or you would end up with a 100,000 ft canopy with no code requirements...
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I agree. There is a faint line between canopies (Section 3105) and membrane structures (Section 3102). The latter has definitive provisions about construction type and application in a mixed-use situation with other construction types, whereas the former does not. Canopies, by definition, can be a "permanent structure" that is "structurally independent."

At what point does a canopy ("rigid construction over which a covering is attached") become a membrane structure ("membrane-covered frame structure")?
 
RLGA said:
I agree. There is a faint line between canopies (Section 3105) and membrane structures (Section 3102). The latter has definitive provisions about construction type and application in a mixed-use situation with other construction types, whereas the former does not. Canopies, by definition, can be a "permanent structure" that is "structurally independent."

At what point does a canopy ("rigid construction over which a covering is attached") become a membrane structure ("membrane-covered frame structure")?
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My take....the second it shelters a "use".. Which is also kinda arbitrary....You could also visit NFPA 13 for "overhangs" or whatever they call it (>4' typ.)

BUILDING. Any structure utilized or intended for supporting or sheltering any occupancy.
 
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