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    Number of Exits from an Occupied Roof

    I have an upcoming renovation of an existing two-story type 3B building into a bar with a roof deck. The building isn’t planned to be sprinkled at this time and since a 3rd story isn’t allowed per 504.4, I’m classifying the roof deck as an occupied roof. Ideally, I’d like to have one exit from...
  2. PDubois

    Fire separation btwn F-1 kitchen & roof deck in Type 3B

    Hi, New to the forum & hoping this is an easy question. I'm adding a small commercial kitchen (for a bar) directly below a roof deck (uncovered) that is only accessible from a residential unit on the 2nd floor (bar is confined to the first floor). I'm trying to sort out whether I need a...
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