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    IBC 2018 Section 403..6.1

    Existing high rise building under renovations , with two fire elevator, the existing design and construction d does not allow for two Fire lifts of 1600Kg (required by SBC). However, they can do 1x1600kg fire lift and a 1x1350kg fire lift. as this is an existing building and has approval. Your...
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    Fire Trucks access road

    We are finalizing the Fire Apparatus Access road layout for project. We have the following queries – Query #1: Section 503.1.1 of IFC 2018 , which requires an approved fire apparatus access road for every facility such that such roads are within 45 m of all portions of the facility. The code...
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    Basement

    Q: is there any IBC ( 2018) prohibition for habitable spaces in basement? We have a high rise hotel occupancy with habitable spaces such as central kitchen, parking , offices. utilities. Your insight is highly appreciated. A:
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    Fire pump

    Kindly I need your Professional Advice for the following inquiry: Project has an area is approximately 1 million square meters, consists of Apartment, Hotel, Mercantile, and entertainment occupancy. the highest building is 2 story above the ground floor. gravity tank used for this project to...
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    Club Lounge ُExiting Arrangment (level 12)

    https://up.top4top.net/del6a6993fba50d6d326ab2c2a3f1640201.html Your second opinion is highly appreciated for the exiting arrangement of Club Lounge ( Assembly Area ) located in Level 12 of new high rise building as indicated in the submitted plan, The applicable code is IBC 2015 . Thanks in...
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    Exit corridors

    Thanks. This is the original option https://b.top4top.net/p_9549udk91.jpg
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    Exit corridors

    https://f.top4top.net/p_954fgxay1.jpg If it is not, what about this second option?
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    Exit corridors

    Level 0 (GF) is the level of exit discharge for high rise Bldg. According to IBC, Fire elevators lobbies shall not be required at the street floor or level of exit discharge. However, in GF the fire elevators open directly in the exit corridor (exit passageway), where shafts of elevators are...
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    Swimming pools, TD

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    Swimming pools, TD

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    Swimming pools, TD

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    Swimming pools, TD

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    Swimming pools, TD

    In new high rise Bldg , there are swimming pools in level 2 roof. These swimming pools are located outside the building in a non covered area roof . The occupant load is 46 persons (less than 50, then the common path of travel is 23 meters), but the distance from the most remote point to the...
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    Natural Ventilation for smoke management in stair enclosures

    Are there some solutions in order to provide ventilation directly to the stair enclosure for the smoke management for high rise Bldg ? Per IBC, 2015 . Thanks in advance.
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    Exit Access Via Elevator Lobby

    Is it a code compliance to exit via elevator lobby from an enclosed parking in the basement to the upper level?
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    IBC 2015 Handbook

    Any one has a soft copy of the IBC 2015 Handbook or the commentaries and would like to share? Thanks in advance .
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    Fuel Room

    Emergency generator fuel tanks for high rise Bldg.
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    Fuel Room

    The applicable code ICC , 2015.
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    Fuel Room

    Fuel Room is located in the basement ( enclosed parking garage), is there a requirement to provide a vestibule access to such room? your answer & the reference are highly appreciated.
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    Fume extraction ducts.

    We need to know if there is a requirement to provide vertical and horizontal cleaning access points for kitchen exhaust shafts from a maintenance and any requirement under FLS perspective for this kind of shafts. Your reference is highly appreciated.
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    Exit through elevator lobby

    Your insight is highly appreciated . The level of discharge of the symmetrical stairs C-Stair 3 and C-Stair 4 is GF. These stairs serve the levels L-2 ( Basement) and L-1 ( Basement) and are pressurized stairs. As shown in the following picture, in the level of discharge (GF) the evacuation...
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    Fire Services Elevator

    Thanks Dear Rod for your usual support.
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    Fire Services Elevator

    I would appreciate if you have IBC, 2015 Handbook or IBC 2105 Commentaries, it might have clarifications
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    Fire Services Elevator

    I would appreciate if you have IBC, 2015 Handbook or IBC 2105 Commentaries, it might have clarifications .
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    Fire Services Elevator

    If you have the IBC, 2015 Handbook , it might have some clarification. I don't have such book.
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