2015 IBC
Type II construction, sprinklered
Area of platform < 2/3 room
no equipment platform assembly rating required.
platform sprinkled
410.4 - platforms are not more than 30 inches above the main floor can use fire-retardant-treated plywood. Yet 805.1 Combustible materials in type I or II ....with an exception for 410.4.
My question is: For an equipment platform above 30"; Is it acceptable not to take the 410.4 exception and use fire-retardant-treated plywood as the subfloor/flooring per 805.1?
Type II construction, sprinklered
Area of platform < 2/3 room
no equipment platform assembly rating required.
platform sprinkled
410.4 - platforms are not more than 30 inches above the main floor can use fire-retardant-treated plywood. Yet 805.1 Combustible materials in type I or II ....with an exception for 410.4.
My question is: For an equipment platform above 30"; Is it acceptable not to take the 410.4 exception and use fire-retardant-treated plywood as the subfloor/flooring per 805.1?