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  1. lenny

    Does Mechanical Penthouse count against Building Height on Table 504.3?

    Asking a question on a building in NYS. It is 4 stories of B occupancy over 1 basement story of S-2 parking. Table 504.3 allows for a type IIIB occupancy as long as the building is only 75' above the grade plane. The mechanical penthouses are pushing this limit. They are code-defined...
  2. R

    Bearing metal studs type IIB or VB?

    There is a discussion in the office today and we cannot come to an agreement on whether metal bearing studs are considered combustible and if it meets IIB or VB. What are your thoughts and proof?
  3. Y

    Building too large for Type of Construction

    As I was researching an existing building's Type of Construction. I think it is most likely a type II-B classification (I still need to do some site investigation to confirm) From photos it is steel structure with no fire proofing. If I reference the allowable sq/ft under Type II-B construction...
  4. S

    Area Modification and Fire Barriers

    I've got an existing building with a proposed addition. We want to build Type VB Sprinklered to save money. Our floor plan exceeds the allowable area factor. So I did the frontage increase, and it helps but we are still short. We don't want to cut sf or change to Type VA if we can help it. This...
  5. L

    outdoor covered equipment platform-construction type

    Hi, all I am currently working on a project, where the client wants to build a covered equipment platform attached to a existing type 1B building on second floor for loading/unloading and pass through. The structure is a two-story high outdoor space with covered canopy and partially enclosed...
  6. D

    Determining Type of Construction for permitting

    This should be simple for the long-timers here! SFR = Group R-3 House is elevated on concrete pilings / all supporting exterior columns/beams are concrete All floor systems are steel web trusses Stairs between floor levels are wood NO interior load bearing walls All exterior walls are 12"...
  7. J

    Butler Building - Type II B or Type IV B

    Project Description: Convert existing Butler Type warehouse building into business offices and storage Location: California Square Footage: New Business office = 2,620 SF Warehouse = 4,580 SF Total SF = 7,200 SF Question: Given the...
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