I am working on a heavy equipment rental facility and would like one of the 2 required exits from the 2nd floor office (B1) to pass through the shop (F1).
First question, what is the definition of "accessory" in paragraph 1 of 2009 IBC 1014.2 below. Is the office area accessory to the shop and therefore can exit thought the shop?
Second question, is F1 "the same or lessor hazard occupancy group" compared to a B Occupancy. Table 508.4 seems to indicate such.
If the answer to either question above is yes, I should be ok? The bottom landing of the stairway is 5 feet from an exit door.
Thanks for all responses,
Ed
1014.2 Egress through intervening spaces. Egress through intervening spaces shall comply with this section.
1. Egress from a room or space shall not pass through adjoining or intervening rooms or areas, except where such adjoining rooms or areas and the area served are accessory to one or the other, are not a Group H occupancy and provide a discernible path of egress travel to an exit.
Exception: Means of egress are not prohibited through adjoining or intervening rooms or spaces in a Group H, S or F occupancy when the adjoining or intervening rooms or spaces are the same or a lesser hazard occupancy group.
First question, what is the definition of "accessory" in paragraph 1 of 2009 IBC 1014.2 below. Is the office area accessory to the shop and therefore can exit thought the shop?
Second question, is F1 "the same or lessor hazard occupancy group" compared to a B Occupancy. Table 508.4 seems to indicate such.
If the answer to either question above is yes, I should be ok? The bottom landing of the stairway is 5 feet from an exit door.
Thanks for all responses,
Ed
1014.2 Egress through intervening spaces. Egress through intervening spaces shall comply with this section.
1. Egress from a room or space shall not pass through adjoining or intervening rooms or areas, except where such adjoining rooms or areas and the area served are accessory to one or the other, are not a Group H occupancy and provide a discernible path of egress travel to an exit.
Exception: Means of egress are not prohibited through adjoining or intervening rooms or spaces in a Group H, S or F occupancy when the adjoining or intervening rooms or spaces are the same or a lesser hazard occupancy group.