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Any NFPA 101 gurus out there?

tmurray said:
Our codes allow the use of NFPA 101 on some very specific situations. It's also very clear about prohibiting the mixing and matching between two different codes.
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All projects within our State are reviewed under both the NFPA 101 Life Safety and the IBC.

IBC Section 102 makes it clear that where there is a conflict between code requirements, the most restrictive safe-guards shall govern and take precedence.

In "I2" and "R3" occupancies, the 20' dead end limit of the IBC would rule over the 30' dead end limit of the NFPA 101.

But in a new school, the shorter travel distance found in the NFPA 101 would take precedence over the longer travel distance allowed by the IBC.

Yes, it does make life very interesting.

ICC Certified Plan Reviewer
NFPA Certified Fire Plan Examiner
 
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BayPoint,

Go with the "most restrictive", and let the State decide
how they can override the stricter interpretation.


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