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    Required landing width in existing buildings

    Hello everyone, I have an existing two story building that is being renovated for mercantile/restaurants on the first floor and office use on the second floor. The building is about 7,700 sf total, with approximately 3,000 sf on the second floor. Not sprinklered. There are two existing stairs...
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    stair shaft enclosure conflicting sections in chapter 10 2015 IEBC

    Can anyone comment on the seemingly conflicting provision of Section 1012.4.1 and Section 1012.7.2 with regard to stair shaft requirements in an occupancy conversion? Section 1012.4.1 has specific direction stating "Stairways shall be enclosed in compliance with the applicable provisions of...
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