SuperFlyBriBri
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Working on a project in a food zone AE. The project is new construction with the finished floor raised three feet above the base flood zone. The proposed building access will be located at the ground floor level. This of course is allowed per the IRC with vehicular parking and storage. But now as we have this entry door at the ground level and interior stairs up to the raised first floor, we are receiving questions as to whether we need to have this foyer area enclosed with an interior door. Not sure that we found anything in the code that requires such. As we would prefer to leave the lower foyer open to the raised first floor via a railing and open air. The lower foyer would be constructed of flood resistant materials as well as have all the appropriate flood vents which would be insulated as this foyer space would inherit the heating and cooling of the open first floor space above. Any thoughts or code reference locations would be appreciated. Thanks.