Multi-story type A?

[Sifu]

I have an R2 project with 1 main building with 344 units, and two small separate multi-story townhome buildings (4 units in one, 5 in the other). The main building has 13 multi-story units in it, with ground floor access and steps to the sleeping room above.

I need to see 2% of the total project as type A units. There is no multi-story exception for type A's, so the townhomes and the multi-story units in the main building are subject to the requirement. But if within the project, can a single level unit, of a size and layout that is similar to the multi-story units be accepted instead of providing a multi-story type A unit? For example, the multi-story units in the main building have a living, cooking/eating and toilet room on the main level, and laundry, sleeping and toilet room on the upper level. The unit total is 930sf². If they have a single level unit, with a single bedroom of similar unit size, can that count as a type A unit instead of the multi-story unit? Same with the townhomes; parking level, living level and 2 bedroom upper level. If I have a 2 bedroom unit in the main building of similar size, then could that suffice as a type A unit for dispersement? All units on the project have access to the same amenities.

 

[Yikes]

Out here in California, we don't follow the Type A / Type B descriptions, so I don't have much insight on that particular issue. However, 2010 ADA Standards 233.3.5 contains this exception:

 

[Sifu]

Out here in California, we don't follow the Type A / Type B descriptions, so I don't have much insight on that particular issue. However, 2010 ADA Standards 233.3.5 contains this exception:

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Thanks, That is an exception that would answer my question. I think it is acceptable and in line with what I think the IBC would permit.

 

[Builder Bob]

In NC it depends upon the funding, sometimes multistory townhomes still require accessibilty to the first floor elements - almost like the accessible unit C in the code that has not been fully developed. i.e first floor restroom and accessible entrances may be requird for visitors --- but the upsstairs are not required to be accessible.