bgalan26
Registered User
I'm reviewing a mutli-family building with one level of subterranean parking. The architect has one of the exits coming out the rear of the subterranean level up onto a rear courtyard. The opening for the stairway is parallel to a lot line. Is there any requirements in the building code requiring this stair to be enclosed? Section 1009.3, exception 1 reads "in other than Group I-2 and I-3, exit access stairways that serve, or atmospherically communicate between, only two stories are not required to be enclosed". But this stair opens directly to the exterior near a lot line. Would the code mandate an enclosure for such a situation?
The exit is far away from the residential portion where no protection is required to the apartment building.
Thank you!
The exit is far away from the residential portion where no protection is required to the apartment building.
Thank you!