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table 705.8

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    Interpolation of IBC Table 705.8

    It seems that IBC Table 705.8 does not permit interpolation. It doesn't explicitly allow for it (I'm looking at 2018) and I don't find any discussion of this online. But it seems odd to me that, for example, a story with a fire separation distance of 9'-11" is allowed 25% protected openings...
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    Maximum Area of Exterior Wall Openings/ IBC Table 705.8

    I am working on an apartment building in Tennessee which is located 7 feet from the property line at it's closest point. The exterior walls are 1 hour fire rated (per Table 602) and is sprinklered (NFPA 13R), however, the plans reviewer believes that per table 705.8 (Maximum Area of Exterior...
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