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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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    Figuring Occupant Load for A-2 (restaurant) occupancy

    I'm in the middle of a debate with a client regarding how to calculate the total occupant load for a dining room with unconcentrated tables and chairs in an A-2 Occupancy (restaurant). My interpretation is you take the entire net floor area and divide that area by 15 (per IBC Table 10004.5)...
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    How can I find out what cooking devices comply with UL710B?

    Hi there- I'm not sure I'm asking the question right, but I am looking at a commercial restaurant space that cannot have a Type I hood. Reading through permit appeals it seems that certain types of commercial cooking devices can have a Type II hood or no hood at all, as long as they comply with...
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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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    Building code official allowing Restaurants to open w tempory merc licenses

    My town building code official is allowing new restaurants to open in spaces previously with merc use group and no change of use. These spaces have not previously been restaurants, have added cook lines, and seating. No occupancy load has been established by him and increased hazards with cook...
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    Restaurant Patio Cover - Type I-A building

    Happy New Year! Question regarding fire proofing of steel canopy structure in a restaurant (A-2 Occupancy) in Los Angeles. Here is condition and my understanding: - Located at a low rise (2 story) portion of a 12 story high-rise. Type IA. - Currently outdoor dining patio. Open to sky...
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