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  1. PR22841MLF

    Parts Inventory Room in Car Dealership - S-1 or S-2?

    I've got a new automotive dealership to review and the applicant is wanting to apply the parts supply inventory as S-2 storage space to avoid sprinkling the building because the fire area exceeds the limits if it were deemed S-1. The adjacent repair garage area is separated by a Fire Wall and is...
  2. K

    Storage Rooms

    So as far as I can ascertain '3.3.4.3. storage rooms' refers only to storage rooms in a residential occupancy, 3.3.2.16. covers storage rooms in an assembly occupancy so if the storage room does not contain flammable liquids and/or combustible liquids no rating is required in an assembly...
    • kiwijbob
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    • Forum: Canada
  3. H

    How Narrow Can a Walk-In Closet/Storage Room be in a Residence?

    Hi, Is there a minimum width a walk-in closet/storage area has to be? E.g. if the closet it 8 feet deep and only a narrow 3 feet wide, does this meet code? The door is on the short side and you can walk inwards 8'. If so, what codes are applicable? It is meant to be a storage area. Thanks.
  4. B

    Storage Room va Bedroom

    Hi all, I am planning on finishing a small room in my basement approximately 13’ x 13’. The plan right now is to use it as an aquarium room where I can store my aquariums. In the area where the room will be, there are no windows. One side of the room is against the slab with my garage above...
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