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Question regarding fire proofing of steel canopy structure in a restaurant (A-2 Occupancy) in Los Angeles.
Here is condition and my understanding:
- Located at a low rise (2 story) portion of a 12 story high-rise. Type IA.
- Currently outdoor dining patio. Open to sky. Owner wants to put a cover on it.
- Steel framed. 700 square feet. 9 feet high. Open all sides. Some portion of roof would be open (trellis type) frame. Underside of roof to be fire-retardant wood finish.
---> Primary structural frame and roof construction shall have fire resistance rating of 2 hr & 1 1/2 hr, respectably. Correct?
-------> BUT, there are steel canopies (5 feet projection from building face) over at exit doors in the same building without any fire proofing. Do I miss something?
Thank you.
Question regarding fire proofing of steel canopy structure in a restaurant (A-2 Occupancy) in Los Angeles.
Here is condition and my understanding:
- Located at a low rise (2 story) portion of a 12 story high-rise. Type IA.
- Currently outdoor dining patio. Open to sky. Owner wants to put a cover on it.
- Steel framed. 700 square feet. 9 feet high. Open all sides. Some portion of roof would be open (trellis type) frame. Underside of roof to be fire-retardant wood finish.
---> Primary structural frame and roof construction shall have fire resistance rating of 2 hr & 1 1/2 hr, respectably. Correct?
-------> BUT, there are steel canopies (5 feet projection from building face) over at exit doors in the same building without any fire proofing. Do I miss something?
Thank you.