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  1. manifold

    Stories without Openings clarification

    Thanks for posting this, it is similar to what i was looking at. It seems that based on page 33, image 903.2.11.1.1 (1) that it is acceptable to have openings only on one side.
  2. manifold

    Stories without Openings clarification

    There is a change of occupancy. We have tried every possible argument to suggest that compliance with Section 903 is not required, but AHJ will not budge.
  3. manifold

    Stories without Openings clarification

    I am trying to determine the intent of the IBC 2015 903.2.11.1 Stories without Openings language: 903.2.11.1 Stories without openings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all stories, including basements, of all buildings where the floor area exceeds 1,500 square feet...
  4. manifold

    IEBC Dead end corridor length

    Thanks. The change of use is to an equal hazard category for means of egress (to B from F-1). Section 801.3 Exception 3 states that new dead end corridor shall comply with Section 805.6. Though Section 1012.4.2 supersede this. Thanks for your input!
  5. manifold

    IEBC Dead end corridor length

    I am working on a remodel to an existing building under the 2015 IEBC. Change of use, unsprinklered. It is necessary to revise the layout such that we are creating 2 new dead end corridors that are between 20 feet and 35 feet long. In the existing layout one of these corridors was 20 feet long...
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