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    2018 IEBC - Performance Evaluation of mixed-occupancy building

    This pertains to a small, three-story building. The proposal is to convert the upper two stories into separate R-3 units (that is, one dwelling unit per level). To do this we are doing a performance evaluation per chapter 13 of the IEBC. We can attain the necessary points with no sprinklers...
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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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    IS MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL?

    I'm starting work on a new project that is located in a flood way. My state does not allow new residential construction in a flood way. My client wants to propose a mixed-use building with commercial use (Group B) on the main floor and residential apartments (Group R-2) above. Should this be...
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