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    Separated Mixed Use (hybrid?)

    Putting a small Assembly-2 in an existing mixed use building. Fire Marshal suggested adding a 2hr fire rated wall and floor/ceiling between the A-2 and rest of building (originally thought to be Business use) to create a separated mixed use. However, the building has residential units on the...
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    Fire Area vs separated occupancy

    Hello all, IBC 2015. Designing an office building with an attached warehouse. Office building is roughly 11,000 SF, warehouse is roughly 3,000. Trying to determine separation requirements and avoid needing fire sprinklers. Interpretation 1: No fire-rating required between warehouse and...
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    903.2.1.2 Group A-2 & 2nd floor

    The fire area with 2nd story exit terminates at the point of exit discharge, thus the 2nd floor fire area is located on a floor with the same level of exit discharge serving the 1st floor level of exit discharge. OR; Is this what the confusing IBC code actually means?: All new buildings (say...
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    • 2015 ibc 2nd floor assembly 2nd story assembly 903.2.1.2 assembly assembly exit assembly fire area assembly occupant load assembly sprinkler requirement exit discharge fire area group a level of exit discharge sprinkler requirement
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Commercial Building Codes
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