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  1. JCC

    Horizontal Occupancy Separation

    Where would I find language in the code (ICC or NFPA) to allow horizontal separation of use and occupancy by floor? Is Table 508.4 Required Separation of Occupancies for both vertical separation and horizontal separation? e.g. first floor assembly occupancy, second floor business, and third...
  2. R

    Can I up classify a F2

    Suppose I have an existing F1 room, can I use it to make low alcohol beverages (F2)? My issue is I am adjacent to an H2, and I do not want to modify my 2-hour rated barrier to be 3 hours. Thank you,
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