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  1. HauckArch

    Include outdoor space in total occupant load

    2019 California Fire Code §907.2.1 Should the occupant of an outdoor patio space be added to the indoor occupant load when determining the 300 occupant threshold requiring a manual fire alarm system with occupant notification if the patio has it's own two exits that lead directly to a public...
  2. S

    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...
    • sergoodo
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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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