• Welcome to The Building Code Forum

    Your premier resource for building code knowledge.

    This forum remains free to the public thanks to the generous support of our Sawhorse Members and Corporate Sponsors. Their contributions help keep this community thriving and accessible.

    Want enhanced access to expert discussions and exclusive features? Learn more about the benefits here.

    Ready to upgrade? Log in and upgrade now.

A-2 addition

B

BSSTG

Gold Member
Joined
Nov 30, 2009
Messages
729
Location
Seadrift, Tx.
Greetings,

I will have to say that I am inclined to say no to my question. Here it is anyway.

Existing A-2 approximately 4000 sq ft. Addition to the building consisting of a new kitchen will be about 1200 sq ft. Interior of exisiting to be redone with some added seating. I don't know how much exactly yet.

The building has no sprinklers now, would you require them with the remodel and addition?

BSSTG
 
Depends

If they create a separate fire areas then No

If they increase the existing fir area then Yes

IEBC

1102.3 Fire protection systems.Existing fire areas increased by the addition shall comply with Chapter 9 of the International Building Code.

Keep the total fire area size below 5,000 sg ft and it will be compliant.
 
is it a stand alone A-2 or attached to something else??

one story?

and as stated what will be the entire occupant load?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top