rquintana-2022
Registered User
Our project is in Los Angeles where I have garage level Type IA that surrounds a Courtyard at the ground floor. Type VA 3 stories above. We are using natural ventilation which means the garage has large openings facing the court yard. The Occupancy would be and A3 as it will have a play ground, benches, water features, etc. for residents living there. My understanding that the garage being S1 will need 1 hr occupancy separation. So these openings drafting air in and out are non-protected openings and the court needs to provide a means of egress. I am considering a water curtain should be provided. The other alternative are roll down activated fire doors. Any thoughts?