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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...
  2. rjjh

    CBC 420.2 Separation Walls for R-1 Hotel

    Hi! I am trying to determine if a 1hr separation will be required between 65 separate single hotel sleeping units that are spaced 18ft apart from each other on a site, in addition to a central clubhouse 30ft away from all sleeping units. Per CBC 508.3.3 exception 2, R-1 sleeping units must be...
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    Can I up classify a F2

    Suppose I have an existing F1 room, can I use it to make low alcohol beverages (F2)? My issue is I am adjacent to an H2, and I do not want to modify my 2-hour rated barrier to be 3 hours. Thank you,
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