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    Horizontal Exit

    Hi all, Running into some code interpretation challenges and would appreciate your input. Project Overview: 5-story, 19-unit apartment building 4 levels of R-2 above 1 level of enclosed carport (U) Fully sprinklered (NFPA 13) Occupied rooftop terrace 2022 California Building Code Issue: Per...
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    Exit Discharge

    I've designed an apartment building that has been separated into two buildings by a 2 hr. firewall. This will be used as a horizontal exit for occupants exiting from the left building to the right building. The code official reviewing plans is siting section IBC 2018 1022.1 regarding exit...
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    Unprotected Openings in Residential Buildings (R2) -exterior wall horizontal distance

    Hi All, I have a question regarding unprotected openings on an exterior wall, for a residential building of many suites (R2). What is the horizontal separation distance between the openings of a suite. Keep in mind, between a suite, no firewall is needed. Simply a fire partition. Lets assume...
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    Wedding Venue Questions concerning exits and plumbing

    I have a project that needs to comply with 2012 IBC. There is an existing Manor (Super large house) that my client is purchasing and turning into a wedding venue. The property is 25 acres with several smaller houses along with the main manor house. They are not looking to make significant...
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