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  1. 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...
    • rjjh
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    • 420.2 508 california cbc mixed use non separated occupancys r-1 sleeping units
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    • Forum: Commercial Building Codes
  2. rjjh

    Hotel Room Deck and Egress requirements (California Building Code)

    Hi All, I'm probably overthinking an easy issue, but thought/tips/reassurance much appreciated! I have a modular hotel unit R-1 occupancy in California with a single egress door (5'-6" wide clear) to an exterior deck (see current layout snippet below). This is a non-ADA/accessible unit (ADA...
  3. P

    Egress Window for R-2 occupancy

    I have an existing motel project where they would like to replace the windows, but the existing sills are greater than 44" AFF which was acceptable when the structure was built. Would these be required to be lowered to meet current egress code if they are replaced? Thanks, I did a wide search...
  4. Stone Bow Studios

    Standpipe in R-1 occupancy _ 2009 IBC

    I am doing a Performance Compliance Method - 2009 IEBC, for a Historic home (& former monastery) renovation to a Bed & Breakfast. It is a 3-story building (with attic & basement) & the 3rd floor is within the 30ft height from grade / fire department vehicle access. 2009 IBC 905.3 shows an...
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