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    Enclose Existing Outdoor Stair - Using Existing Framing

    Hi, all. Looking for some insight on the flexibility of the 2018 IEBC and 2018 IBC. The project has 5 exterior wood stairs that each serve three stories and 6 apartments units (30 total apartment units). The building was originally built early 1900's and also has an interior stair at the front...
    • Brianna O.
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    • 2018 ibc 2018 iebc addition enclosed stairway existing existing framing existing stair interior exit stairway repair stair
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    • Forum: Commercial Building Codes
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    Is an Open Stairway Permitted In This Scenario.

    Hello, I hope someone can assist in directing me to the CBC/IBC code that addresses questions arising from the following scenario. We are converting an industrial building to office in San Francisco, CA. The building is two stories with 15’ ceilings, a mezzanine on the 1st floor, and a basement...
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