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    Elevator Standby Power for Accessible Means of Egress

    I am working on a 5-story condo in Florida (4 levels of type 3A residential over 1 level of parking). The typical floor is the standard double loaded corridor with stairs at either end and an elevator in the middle opening directly to the corridor (no elevator lobby). I am trying to see if...
  2. A

    Does the Uniform Plumbing Code no longer detail how to route plumbing from an elevator pit via a sump pump?

    It's been a while since I've read through the Uniform Plumbing Code and I recall, in an earlier edition, that plumbing needed to be routed from an elevator pit sump pump to an indirect waste connection via an air gap to prevent backflow. However, in the 2018 edition, I no longer see any...
  3. A

    Sizing elevator sump pump pipes

    Hello all, I've been reading the IPC commentary to get a better understanding on how to size sanitary pipes connected to an elevator sump pump, however there does not seem to be a firm consensus on how much gpm a pipe can handle at low head. I have two separate elevator shafts, one with only...
  4. eyan50495

    Elevator Req. for Apartments over Commercial

    Hi - I am designing a 10-12 unit apartment building (2nd floor residential only) over a large commercial space and was wondering if an elevator would be required for accessibility and if it's not provided, if the units still need to be Type B (this is a NYS project). Looking at Title III of the...
  5. D

    FHA, Elevator Requirements, definition of 'Ground Floor' and 'Accessible Route'

    I'm doing initial research on a planned 3 story building with commercial spaces on the first floor and residences above (at least 4 units). Trying to determine if the building will require an elevator. From what I've found it appears that FHA requires ground floor units to conform with their...
  6. S

    elevator machine room, or a control space, or a control room CSA-B44

    The following excerpt is from webpage at: https://www.firetechs.net/library/SpecialReports/elevator_recall_functions_-_understanding_csa_b44.asp “Only the ‘FIRE RECALL’ switch(es) or fire alarm initiation device located at floors that are served by the elevator, or in the hoistway, or in an...
    • sunyaer
    • Thread
    • control room control space elevator
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Canada
  7. C

    2019 NFPA and ASME 17.1 Elevator Hoitway Changes

    I am just wondering what contractors are doing or experiencing to accommodate the changes to 2019 NFPA 72 21.3.7 and ASME 17.1 2.8.2.4 that requires initiating devices in elevator hoistways be accessible for service, testing and maintenance from outside the hoistway. Are contractors using air...
  8. LaNouba

    Elevator Enclosure Fire-Rating | Mezzanines

    2018 IBC I have an elevator serving 3 mezzanine levels within 1 story/room. By definition, the mezzanine levels are open to the story/room. The elevator hoistway penetrates the mezzanines, and does not abut to other walls/rooms/spaces. You can walk around the 4 sides of the hoistway at ground...
    • LaNouba
    • Thread
    • concealed elevator enclosure mezzanine shaft
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Elevators
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    Can an Occupant Evacuation Elevator be the only means of egress?

    I'm currently working on a 2019 IBC code analysis for a 100' observation tower. It's established that its a type B occupancy class and that it complies with 1006.2 for egress. What is tripping me up is whether 1006.3 will allow for a single exit or not. It is a singular, open air platform...
  10. A

    Where in the 2018 IPC are elevator sump pump design requirements listed?

    I would like to do some reading on how to design the plumbing associated with water for Firefighters' Emergency Operations in an elevator pit, but I cannot for the life of me find where this section is located in the 2018 IPC. Any direction is greatly appreciated.
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    Elevator in a 3 story 1969 built property (Houston Texas). Aprox 300 units

    Greetings! We manage a 3 story older class C multifamily property in Houston Texas. There are about 300 units, split into 2 buildings (so ~50 units per floor in building 1, ~50 per floor in building 2). A 'garden style' complex with outdoor covered walkways in front of each units door. When...
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    Freestanding Elevator Hoistway Fire Rating

    We are having a hard time finding clarification on what is required, if any, if the exterior walls of a pre-fabricated free standing elevator, in an open air, would require a fire-rating? The Elevator will be in the open, attached to an open-air platform, not attached to a building or parking...
  13. K

    Elevator threshold tolerance

    I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the allowable difference in height between the finished floor and the elevator cab floor can be? I'm specifically looking for info on an elevator in a residential building. For example, if the cab stops, doors open, and you have to step up or down more...
    • kpdqueens
    • Thread
    • elevator residential threshold tripping hazard
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Elevators
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    Elevator in Small 3-Story Building

    A 3-story Office Building (Regular offices, no health care). Each story is 1,750 sq.ft. in area. Is an elevator required per IBC; 1104.4? Because the aggregate area of the second and third Story is greater than 3,000 sq.ft.?
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    Underground garage access ramp

    In Miami, is it necessary to have an access ramp to an underground garage or can access only by a elevator? If necessary, what is the minimum slope of this ramp? Thanks
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    2 Story - 5 Unit Mixed Use 5,000 Sq Ft New Construction Elevator & Sprinkler Requirement

    I am looking to build a 2 story 5 Unit mixed use building with 2 commercial spaced on the first floor, total of 2,500 sq ft on floor 1. On the second floor above I want to put 3 one bedroom apartments equaling a 2,500 sq ft. for floor 2. The total square footage would be approx 5,000 sq ft...
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    Can Parking Lot Elevator open onto access aisle for parking?

    Can an elevator in a parking structure open to / co-share the access aisle for an accessible parking space?
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    Multi-story accessibility

    Hello all, Question about where accessible Access is required for multiple stories. I did a lot of searching on the forum and found good information about 4-story buildings, the 3,000 SF rule, and healthcare uses. None of that quite fits what I'm looking at. Using vanilla 2015 IBC (no state...
    • ThatOneGuy
    • Thread
    • ada elevator employee work area existing maintenance mezzaninie multi-story
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Accessibility Codes
  19. B

    Brewery & taproom with interior mezzanine level or exterior raised platform

    North Carolina Buildings: Taproom - 1300 sf Brewhouse - 4200 sf (with 22' ceilings and possibility of mezzanine level) Exterior Beer Garden - 3,000 sf *Dining/drinking area will include the taproom as well as the beer garden. Scenerio #1: We want to build an elevated exterior patio...
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    Elevator to 2nd floor conference room?

    I have a one-story, 5750 sf dentist office. All new construction and only one tenant. Client now wishes to add a second floor conference room, bathroom, and storage to the scope of work. Maximum size for second floor likely under 1000 sf. No patient services provided on second floor. No...
    • K Walker
    • Thread
    • 1104.4 2012 ncbc conference room dental office elevator second story
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Accessibility Codes
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    Multi-story buildings and accessibility

    I've read some other posts on here concerning the general topic but would like some feedback specific to a project and interested to hear feedback on a discrepancy between the IBC and ADA: Scope: Interior remodel of existing two story building, each floor over 4000 sq. ft. The interior...
    • jllcc
    • Thread
    • accessibility accessible route ada alteration elevator elevator exception multi-story primary function
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Commercial Building Codes
  22. Vlab20

    Elevator Lobby or Not

    I have a Hospital (I-2 occupancy) 2 stories (111), Codes: IBC 2009 and NFPA 2012 We are looking to NOT provide elevator lobby spaces for our two elevators. HOWEVER we feel that we need to provide smoke control doors or curtains at the hoistway doors. Our thinking is as follows: As a hospital I...
  23. Vlab20

    Elevator Lobby required or Not

    I have a Hospital (I-2 occupancy) 2 stories (111), Codes: IBC 2009 and NFPA 2012 We are looking to NOT provide elevator lobby spaces for our two elevators. HOWEVER we feel that we need to provide smoke control doors or curtains at the hoistway doors. Our thinking is as follows: As a hospital I...
  24. swampcypress

    Is a new elevator required in an existing building - converted to museum

    This is a question that deals with the "accessible path to areas of primary function" The project is an old home that was converted to office space. Then sold and is being converted to a museum - it has been given local status as an historical property (building). It has a second floor and...
  25. indyarchyguy

    Elevator Accessiblity

    My client is renovating an existing building. They have installed a new elevator which meets elevator accessibility requirements. There is a second elevator which is existing but is in such bad shape, they are replacing it with a new cab, equipment, machinery, etc. The intent was to reuse the...
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