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    Event Space Occupancy

    I have a 4,000 sq ft event space. It is rented out for both private and public events including performances, private parties, comedy shows, gift shows, art galleries and paint parties. No fixed seating. We have max capacity of 299. There is a kitchenette with sink, fridge and microwave. The...
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    Two small restaurants - B or aggregate A-2

    I have a 2000sf small fast-food restaurant (30 seats) to the west of a 5000 sf convenience store (M occupancy) and another small fast-food restaurant (30 seats) to the east of the convenience store. Would this be considered two B occupancies around an M occupancy or would you consider the dining...
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    Maximum Occupancy in a Studio Apartment?

    Is there anything in the California Building Code ( or other regulations) that would limit the amount of tenants in a Studio apartment? Our building has more than 10 units on two levels, R2 occupancy, and the studios are 500 square feet +/-, no interior walls (except at the bathroom). Wondering...
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    Toilet room count seems excessive

    I am working on a Roller Rink. At the concept design level. It's 130'x430' fully sprinkled roller rink with a separated banquet hall. I have a program and code analysis that generates over 2k occupants. It is an A-2 Assembly occupancy. I am coming up with 14 male and 26 female toilets...
  5. Skilform

    Occupancy Classification for Auto Detailing Building

    Hi all, New to the forum and hoping someone can help me out with a use and occupancy question. I work primarily in residential, but am doing some work for a client who is opening a Ziebart (ziebart.com) franchise location for auto detailing. The building will have a small showroom, a couple...
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    Occupancy classifciation for summer camp cabins

    Hi - Im trying to figure out how to classify summer camp cabins that are only occupied seasonally with 10 campers plus 2 adults, approx 700 sf. Campers stay here for only a week or two at a time. My initial thought is this could be classified as R-1 because it fits the "sleeping units where the...
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    Outdoor amphitheater

    Hi all, My first time designing an outdoor amphitheater and just wanted to get some opinions if I'm on the right track. I know, ask the AHJ... But this is just an initial pass so any feedback would be appreciated. Using IBC 2015. The project will look something like THIS or THIS. Not my images...
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    Occupancy area

    Hi guys! I need some help with calculating the occupant load. Here is a spa project 1995 sq and it has big outdoor courtyard 1236 sq. As I understood, I need to use type B for the cosmetic spa salon, but I'm so confused about what areas I should include in the calculations. According to Table...
  9. JCC

    Horizontal Occupancy Separation

    Where would I find language in the code (ICC or NFPA) to allow horizontal separation of use and occupancy by floor? Is Table 508.4 Required Separation of Occupancies for both vertical separation and horizontal separation? e.g. first floor assembly occupancy, second floor business, and third...
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    Public Market Occupancy & Egress

    Hi, I'm wondering about the Occupancy and Egress for a project such as covered open air public market with a 2 story restaurant inside. Any comments appreciated! Thanks!
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    Help Determining Occupancy Type

    Needing help determining an occupancy type in Colorado. I have a 1560 sf. ft. tenant space that will be used as a DIY crafting space - mobile tables and stools will be used in 1200 sq. ft of the space, about 75 sq. ft of space are restrooms, with the remaining space to be used as storage...
  12. SIDNEYAULDS

    OCCUPANCY LOAD IN RENOVATION

    All, I am working on a renovation project of an existing 2 story building. The new use of the building will be (2) food + drink tenant improvement shells on the ground level and 8 units of R-2 apartments on levels 2 and new level 3. The building currently has 1 egress stair located in the...
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    Single Restroom for Small Theater?

    Hello, I am currently looking for space in Charlotte, North Carolina and have found a potential option for my new theater company. It's located in an office park, zoned I-2. It's 1,185sf, with sprinklers, two exits, plenty of parking, one restroom and a small kitchenette. My question is, are we...
    • ImprovKevin5
    • Thread
    • ada assembly bathroom charlotte code north carolina occupancy plumbing theaters
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Plumbing Codes
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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
  15. S

    Mini / self storage doors, storage Doors

    12’x 60’ storage (3 occupants) with only (1) rollup 8’x8’ door exit from space. Exception #1 applicable and Exception #6 not applicable? No requirement to apply #6 or take additional exception? 2015 IBC 1010.1.2 Door swing. Egress doors shall be of the pivoted or side-hinged swinging type...
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    NYC Code - Occupancy Classification of restaurant kitchen

    Hello, hoping someone can shed some light with the following: I am working on a new restaurant project in NYC, using the 1968 code. Having trouble identifying occupancy type for the kitchen portion of the restaurant. Under table 3-2 Restaurants are listed as assembly type, F-4 occupancy. Non...
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    Third Floor R3 occupancy above Business - egress requirements

    Hi, I would like help confirming the egress requirements of a single apartment on the third story of a building, with two separate business tenants on stories 1 and 2 below. The building is not planned to be sprinklered. The building code is IBC 2012 in Connecticut. Story 1 – Business – 8...
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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...
    • WPCI
    • Thread
    • declaratory statement ffpc fire florida nfpa non-separated occupancy separated
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Fire Codes IBC / IRC
  19. RANDOM

    Means of Egress - Housing Project

    -IBC 2015 I have a residential housing project in a 3 story building. To provide a correct means of egress, I was wondering if to calculate the occupancy load per each level I should consider 200 (Residential) OLF or 50 OLF (Dormitory). As for now, the project has two stairways that allow...
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