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    Non-separated Occupancy for E and I-4

    Hey all! This is my first time posting, so thank you in advance for your help. I am located in California. I have a 6795 SF building we are using as day care. Since the new code change, some of the classrooms are now required to be considered as I-4. The building qualifies to be considered...
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    Separated vs. Non-Separated Occupancies

    The State of Florida recently issued a Declaratory Statement on Section 6.1.14.4 of the Florida Fire Prevention Code. (excerpt below) The Petition requests a determination as to: 1) Whether the proposed buildings must be considered mixed occupancy or separate occupancy if the building plans...
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    • Forum: Fire Codes IBC / IRC
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    does a small A2 restaurant with R-3 above need sprinklers?

    We are remodeling an existing building. The ground floor has a restaurant (2,700 sf) with two small dwelling units above (1,200 sf). The OL of the restaurant is increasing to 75, moving the use from B to A2. This triggers Sub Alt requirements. The building type is 5a. The most restrictive...
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