Once an accessible elevator (or horizontal exit exception) is deemed required by 1009.2.1, is that elevator required to serve all levels of the building? Or only the floors that are four or more stories above the level of exit discharge? For sake or argument 7 story non-highrise building with same floor plan of each story, is it permissible to have the accessible elevator (or horizontal exit) only serve floors 5,6,&7?
The 1009.2.1 commentary seems like the elevator is required to serve all levels but the base Code is slightly different.
Thanks!
The 1009.2.1 commentary seems like the elevator is required to serve all levels but the base Code is slightly different.
Thanks!