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    Catering Kitchen occupancy

    I think the 2012 IBC actually addresses this situation with a new Use listed under Group F-1: "Food processing and commercial kitchens not associated with restaurants, cafeterias and similar dining facilities" I would go with the F-1, and if retail is less than 10% then accessory occupancy...
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    Corridor Egress

    So in other words, if the entire corridor length does not exceed 20', the single corridor exit be sufficient?
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    Corridor Egress

    Typically you're correct, but we have fixed seats so we are using the seat count to determine the occupant loads not the gross or net square footage. The fixed seat occupants are the only ones using the corridors.
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    Corridor Egress

    Thanks for your input steveray. I struggle with condition 1 being applied because I have never considered a corridor as 'having' an occupant load, only as 'serving' an occupant load. Table 1004.1.1 does not list an occupant load factor for corridors.
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    Corridor Egress

    The main theater entrance/exit is in front of a set of unenclosed exit stairs which lead to a building main entrance/exit.
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    Corridor Egress

    Thanks, cda. I apologize if it's confusing, I was trying to simplify it with the drawing I attached. When you are looking at the drawing, please assume the corridors lead directly to the exterior so there are two independent exits out of the building. All of the required exiting is being met...
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    Corridor Egress

    Thanks mt and JBI. You're right mt, an exit passageway would be the ideal solution, but the project is on the 2nd floor of an existing II-B building with bar-joist construction. The exit passageway would add a lot of fire-protection for existing unrated assemblies.
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    Corridor Egress

    Thanks everyone for the responses! Don't focus on the diagram too much, it's just for illustrative purposes. The actual proposed plan has a central lobby which contains the main exit as well as other required egress features. There are also other factors which complicate the project and make...
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    Corridor Egress

    Good morning fellow code enthusiasts!We are currently experiencing a disagreement in our office as to the requirements for the number of exits required from a corridor, and I feel like everyone is taking crazy pills (except for me). The question revolves around whether corridors require more...
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    Glossary of Terms

    They did publish a book called I-codes Quick Finder, I have the 2003 version. The first part of the book has all the definitions from every code book and each definition indicates what book it came from (IBC, IRC, IPMC, etc.). The second part of the book contains 65 of the most referenced tables...
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    CBO Legal/Management Study Guide

    Thanks Fatboy. Yes, I did pass the test after only studying the sections listed in the guide. Although, I focused more on studying the Legal Aspects, Bldg Dept Admin, and Human Resources, rather than everything listed. I think the best use of the guide came from narrowing down what to study in...
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    CBO Legal/Management Study Guide

    I used this forum and its posts to prepare for the CBO Cert test so I thought I would give back by sharing a study guide I found useful. It breaks down which chapters to study and seemed to work for me. Thanks and Good Luck!CBO Study Guide.pdf CBO Study Guide.pdf
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