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    Does "adjoining" include the case of "lower" superimposed occupancy?

    This is a test question and the answer is A: The answer use this: Shall 3.2.2.7.(2) be applied in cases where the residential occupancy is below the merchandise occupancy? When 3.2.2.7.(2) is applied, is 3.1.3.1.(1) still needed to check for the most restrictive requirement?
    • sunyaer
    • Thread
    • adjoining multiple occupancy superimposed
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Canada
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    Multiple Occupancy "Zones" in a 2-unit "Seperated" Building

    Short: The building we are located in supports 2-units; 3125sq/ft each. The two units are separated with a wall extending to the roof and they each have their own main entrance and a rear emergency exit. My business is considered both A-3 and M. The building itself is considered "separated"...
    • Nikcountryan
    • Thread
    • assembly fire fire barrier fire barriers fire code mercantile multiple occupancy nonseperated occupancy seperated
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Fire Codes IBC / IRC
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