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    Condo firewall

    IBC 2015, Type VB construction, un-sprinklered. I'm rebuilding 4 condo units in a larger 1977 development that were lost to fire, and building to current Code. The units adjoin an existing building such that the gable ends overlap. According to Code, I believe this requires a 2 hour firewall...
  2. eyan50495

    Ceiling Finish / Fire Issues?

    Hi All This is for a NYS Commercial Space (M): -1 Story + Basement -11,000 SF Floor Plate -Type V-B (Fully Sprinklered) -Roof Construction: Steel Posts, Microlam Girders with TJI Joists + Advantech Roof Sheathing -1st Floor Construction: 3-1/2" Concrete on Metal Deck over Microlam Girders w/...
  3. eyan50495

    Fire Req: Electrical Room w/ WH & Ref. Compressors?

    Hi We have a commercial space, Type VB, 1 story + basement, fully sprinklered building. We have an electrical room in the basement with rated walls, panic bar and sprinklers. The owner wants to put the water heaters and refrigeration compressors into this room as well. We read that the water...
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    • compressors electrical fire code nec nfpa refrigeration type vb water heaters
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    • Forum: Fire Codes IBC / IRC
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