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    Sprinklering the top tier of an enclosed parking garage

    The 2021 and newer editions of the IBC require all parking garages to be sprinklered so the conversation can apply to either open or enclosed garages, but the question came from the 2018 IBC. If you have an S-2 enclosed parking garage that requires sprinkler protection the Chapter 903.2.10...
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    Origin of California Building Code PV Panels Over Parking Stalls Exception

    Does anyone know the origin or development of the CBC Section 503.1 Exception 3 language? To my knowledge there is no commentary language to state amended versions of the IBC, but I'm curious how they determined the maximum array coverage area and separations. When used in conjunction with...
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    Do I need sprinklers in this case? (VCC 2018)

    Hello, I really need your help as I’m having a hard time understanding the sprinkler requirements for construction type '5B'. This is about 7000 sq ft, and the previous use was A2, with no changes in the use group. The building is not equipped with sprinklers, and the exterior wall is a 1-hour...
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