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  1. tomtomtom

    "Within Dwelling Units"

    I try not to disparage building officials, but this is a new thread related to a previous one, discussing an issue where language is inadequate in code, and literal readings do not serves the spirit of the code: The IBC provides numerous exceptions for R-2 and R-3 uses, I am unable to find...
  2. H

    Change of occupancy R-2 to R-3/B

    We have an existing 3 story building that is currently classified as an R-2. We will be converting it into an R-3/B with the B separated by a 2-hr rated assembly, right now we are only dealing with the R-3 portion. There will be 2 dwellings in the R-3, one on the 1st and 2nd floor, and one on...
  3. S

    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...
  4. helloarchitect

    2013 CBC/IBC for R-3

    2013 CBC/IBC for R-3 The way we're reading code in Section 1016 is that the overall Exit Distance is limited to 200 feet. According to Section 1014, the Common Path of Travel is limited to 75 feet. This is in a building with two (2) exits. Are we missing anything? Thanks in advance!
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