If not I-3, then what?

[Just John]

Group I-3. This occupancy shall include buildings and structures which are inhabited by more than five persons who are under restraint or security.

Question: If I have a TSA holding room that detains 5 or less - What is the occupancy group? I-3 specifically says more than 5.

 

[Frank]

The same as the base building it is in

 

[Coug Dad]

Less than 5 would be whatever the underlying occupancy is. Group B or A-3.

 

[Just John]

Then if A-3 is 3000 square feet, holding room is 100 square feet, no sprinkler and you can lock detainees in?

 

[north star]

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From the `06 IBC, Section 303: "A-3 Assembly uses intended for worship, recreation

or amusement and other assembly uses not classified elsewhere in Group A including,

but not limited to:"

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[atomahutna]

408.2 requires that "provisions are made for the release of occupants at all times". .... a little vague, but but it gives you authority to require some sort of fail safe system.

 

[Frank]

Then if A-3 is 3000 square feet, holding room is 100 square feet, no sprinkler and you can lock detainees in?

Yes you can as long as some one nearby has the key to let them out in event of fire