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A mezzanine is being constructed on the ground floor of an existing 22 story type 1-A building. Does the mezzanine floor require a 2-hour rating?
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By definition, a mezzanine is not a "story," but it is a floor--Table 601 does not mention that it only applies to floors between stories. Per Section 505.2, it specifically addresses the clear height of the "mezzanine floor construction." The floors of a mezzanine have to be designed like any other floor in the building per Chapter 16.How about this - Table 601 requires 2-hour protection for floors. By definition, a mezzanine is not a floor, but an intermediate level between a floor and the structure above. Ron, would it make a difference if the mezzanine were not connected to the buildings primary structural frame?
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I agree with Ron and his logic here.By definition, a mezzanine is not a "story," but it is a floor--Table 601 does not mention that it only applies to floors between stories. Per Section 505.2, it specifically addresses the clear height of the "mezzanine floor construction." The floors of a mezzanine have to be designed like any other floor in the building per Chapter 16.
Not intumescent "paint," but intumescent fireproofing. There is a difference. The paint version is not tested per ASTM E119 and is only used to improve the flame spread rating per ASTM E84.If need be the exposed steel could be coated with intumescant paint.
Not intumescent "paint," but intumescent fireproofing. There is a difference. The paint version is not tested per ASTM E119 and is only used to improve the flame spread rating per ASTM E84.