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#change in occupancy classification

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    Change in Occupancy

    Chapter 10 of the IEBC explicitly states that a change of occupancy requires an automatic sprinkler system. I have a situation where both the existing classification and the new classification would normally not trigger sprinklers in the eyes of the IBC, however the IEBC sort of tells me that...
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    • #change in occupancy classification automatic sprinkler system change of use sprinkler protection
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    • Forum: Existing Buildings Codes
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    Storage area (S) next to Factory Industrial (F)

    Hi everyone, I am hoping someone can provide some insight on the following issue: I work on an industrial facility in which space is a luxury. I am trying to get for us a couple of fully enclosed CNC machines and a waterjet (abrasive type) and the only area I can take some space is the warehouse...
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    Partial Change of Occupancy Classification and Sprinkler Requirements in existing non-conforming buildings.

    Code 2015 IEBC w/ Wisconsin Amendments (SPS 366). Existing condition: An existing, unsprinklered, (single) building of 30,000 sq. ft. is has mixed unseparated S-1 & B occupancies. This is a single tenant with an occupancy certificate for both uses. This has been considered a "legally existing...
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