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  1. S

    dwelling unit containing more than 1 storey, is not located above or below another suite

    What does "dwelling unit containing more than 1 storey" mean? Assume I am designing a 3 storey house where there are two suites (I guess I can say two units in this case), the second dwelling unit is on the third floor having an dedicated exit stairs. 1. Is the second dwelling unit on the...
    • sunyaer
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    • dwelling unit exit second suite suite
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    • Forum: Canada
  2. tomtomtom

    "Within Dwelling Units"

    I try not to disparage building officials, but this is a new thread related to a previous one, discussing an issue where language is inadequate in code, and literal readings do not serves the spirit of the code: The IBC provides numerous exceptions for R-2 and R-3 uses, I am unable to find...
  3. Harrison Staab

    Dwelling unit separation at balcony

    Five story multi-family R-2 Type VA sprinklered building. [edit: 4 stories VA over 1 story IA, IBC 2015, Colorado, with no relevant local amendments] Some units have "shared" balconies, designed with a non-rated privacy wall provided between them. This privacy wall stops short of the edge of...
  4. A

    Carriage Units

    Does anyone have experience with getting Carriage Units approved, especially in CA or Los Angeles? We are trying to clarify if the footprint has to be EXACTLY the same all the way up (IE a giant cube), or if you are allowed to have the footprint get smaller as you go up. Also, does the no...
  5. W

    Exterior Spiral Staircase MOE for Dwelling Unit

    I'm interested to create a second means of egress (MOE) for a second floor dwelling unit by adding an exterior spiral staircase off the deck to grade. The code allows use of spirals within the dwelling unit, and allows the dwelling unit to include accessory spaces intended for the exclusive use...
  6. LGreene

    Number of Operations for ACCESS

    I really need some help with this one. I have been contacted about a new apartment building in California where each dwelling unit has an electronic lock on the door leading from the corridor to the apartment. For egress, turning the lever retracts both the latchbolt and deadbolt, so this goes...
  7. LGreene

    North Carolina Question

    Is anyone familiar with the NC Building Code? There's a paragraph specific to NC that I'd like some help with: 407.10 Locks and latches. Door-locking arrangements shall be permitted in Group I-2 where the clinical or security needs of the patients require specialized locking measures for...
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