earshavewalls
Bronze Member
I think I'll bring this one up again. I've had people try to explain this before and forgot the reasoning (perhaps because it didn't make sense to me), but here it is anyway.....
Why is it that the code (IBC and CBC) allows no separation between an S-1 (moderate hazard storage) and a B (office) but requires separation between an S-2 (low hazard storage) and a B? (Same is true with F-1 and F-2)
I am aware of the differences in Table 503 and see how this could have SOME effect, but I still am not certain of the reasoning. I have an architect asking me this question now and I would like to provide him with a proper response, and would like one myself, to be honest.
Maybe I slept through the class on this, but I just can't remember the reasoning on the issue.
Help?
Why is it that the code (IBC and CBC) allows no separation between an S-1 (moderate hazard storage) and a B (office) but requires separation between an S-2 (low hazard storage) and a B? (Same is true with F-1 and F-2)
I am aware of the differences in Table 503 and see how this could have SOME effect, but I still am not certain of the reasoning. I have an architect asking me this question now and I would like to provide him with a proper response, and would like one myself, to be honest.
Maybe I slept through the class on this, but I just can't remember the reasoning on the issue.
Help?
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