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    What consitutes a 'reconfigured space'?

    IEBC defines Work Area as "...portions of a building consisting of all reconfigured spaces..." I have an A-2 occupancy where I'm moving the bar from on location in the dining room to another location in the same dining room. Is that considered a reconfiguration of space? I say no.
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    does a small A2 restaurant with R-3 above need sprinklers?

    We are remodeling an existing building. The ground floor has a restaurant (2,700 sf) with two small dwelling units above (1,200 sf). The OL of the restaurant is increasing to 75, moving the use from B to A2. This triggers Sub Alt requirements. The building type is 5a. The most restrictive...
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