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Does IEBC 803.2.1 have precedent over 1019.3?

Ryan Schultz

Ryan Schultz

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Related to this post, the local AHJ is citing IEBC 803.2 as a reason for requiring a 1hr wall and door around that stair.

Per that same post, I don't think that stair needs to be rated, but I'm not sure what logic to use to provide an argument that IEBC 803.2 doesn't apply in this circumstance. Maybe it does, but it doesn't seem right.
 
Ryan Schultz said:
Related to this post, the local AHJ is citing IEBC 803.2 as a reason for requiring a 1hr wall and door around that stair.

Per that same post, I don't think that stair needs to be rated, but I'm not sure what logic to use to provide an argument that IEBC 803.2 doesn't apply in this circumstance. Maybe it does, but it doesn't seem right.
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803.2.1 Existing Vertical Openings​


All existing interior vertical openings connecting two or more floors shall be enclosed with approved assemblies having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour with approved opening protectives.
Exceptions:
  1. Where vertical opening enclosure is not required by the International Building Code or the International Fire Code.
If new code does not require it...neither does the IEBC....
 
> Where vertical opening enclosure is not required by the International Building Code or the International Fire Code.

Hmm, it appears this exception is not in the Wisconsin code, however. Well upcode's rendition of it.
Will have to check local amendments.
 
This is the cited amendment.

Does that mean all the exceptions are removed from this section?
I put the question out to the state.


SPS 366.0903 Building elements and materials. Substitute the following wording for the requirements in IEBC section 803.2.1: All existing interior vertical openings in the work area connecting two or more floors shall be enclosed with approved assemblies having a fire resistance rating of not less than one hour with approved opening protectives.
History: CR 16-094: cr. Register April 2018 No. 748, eff. 5-1-18.
 
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