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Convert 1 unit, of a 4-unit R-2, into B/M occupancy

Why do you need a 2-hour fire barrier separating the Groups B/M from the R-2? Can't you use the nonseparated method (Group R-2 is the most restrictive) and just provide the 1-hour fire partition for dwelling unit separation from the Groups B/M?
 
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