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    Exit stairway at top floor fire separation

    I have two questions regarding exit stairway at top floor fire separation, here is the file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/q63jsof97gjaslg/Exit%20stairs%20fire%20resistance%20rating%20there%20is%20no%20floor%20assembly%20above.pdf?dl=0 1st question : what is the required fire resistance rating of...
    • sunyaer
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    • exit fire resistance rating fire separation stairway
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    Headache narrow basement stairway

    Hi all, I asked before about alternating stairway and turned out code wouldn't allow it as a mean of egress. My architect said the only way we can avoid knocking down the basement foundation wall is to push the opening back, sacrificing kitchen space to make it super small (7'10"x3'), so the...
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    [help] Problematic basement stairway, alternating tread stairs code compliance

    Hi all, I have a very tight stairway space leading from first floor to basement. I can't really do spiral stairway since the opening width is only 3 ft (not sure if I can use hinged floor hatch on the floor so it can be used as hallway when I don't go to basement. Example...
  4. P

    Sliding barndoor at the bottom of stairs

    I currently live in a room at the top of a flight of stairs, and at the bottom is a sliding barn door without a landing on the interior side. Without the landing, is this legal? Thanks! It looks similar to this...
  5. jar546

    Chair Lift Egress Width

    What is the minimum width of a front porch stairwell when the stairwell serves an exit? How much do you limit its encroachment into the stairwell width?
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    High-Rise Communicating Stair

    HVAC designer here, I'm working on a job with an existing high rise tower with a communicating stair connecting 2 floors. The architect wants to cut another hole in the ceiling to have this stair connect 3 floors. I'm trying to figure out any mechanical implications of them doing so; is there a...
  7. WindowlessBuildingOwner

    Dilemma: A looong townhouse, buildings on both sides so no windows, how can we build bedrooms?

    We're trying to work out a design, and our structural engineer (who is licensed to submit stamped plans) is trying to figure this out as well, but we can't seem to figure out the right solution. Could anyone help me figuring out this dilemma? Location: New Castle County, Delaware Age: 1880s...
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    Stair Head Clearance Issue

    I am working on a stair that has a potential head clearance issue. This is a switchback style stair, so right above you is a stringer running parallel to the stringer you are on. There is a center rail running up the stringer, and above that, there is a beam supporting the stringer directly...
  9. indyarchyguy

    Roof Access in TAAAALLL S-Occupancy

    Good afternoon. I am working with 2012 IBC. I have a client who has been asked to design a new addition to an existing F-Occupancy. The new building will be an S-Occupancy and consists of one-story, 100-feet to the bottom of the deck. This facility will house rack storage of materials used to...
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