Separate Building to R2 Condo

[jar546]

If you have a mid-rise condo that has a separate building used as:
1) An office
2) A gym
3) A Lounge with kitchenette
4) A storage room for electrical and pool equipment

Basically a clubhouse

Would you agree it can be classified as R2?

I do not. What do you say?

 

[classicT]

I do not. What do you say?

I agree...

As per IBC 302.1, each portion of a structure shall be classified. The uses described are consistent with mixed use and would presumably include B, S-1, and possibly an A use (if over 50 occ.).

This is further backed up by Section 508 - Mixed Use and Occupancy, wherein 508.1 specifies that each portion of a building be classified.

302.1 General
Structures or portions of structures shall be classified with respect to occupancy in one or more of the groups listed in this section. A room or space that is intended to be occupied at different times for different purposes shall comply with all of the requirements that are applicable to each of the purposes for which the room or space will be occupied. Structures with multiple occupancies or uses shall comply with Section 508. Where a structure is proposed for a purpose that is not specifically provided for in this code, such structure shall be classified in the group that the occupancy most nearly resembles, according to the fire safety and relative hazard involved.

508.1 General
Each portion of a building shall be individually classified in accordance with Section 302.1. Where a building contains more than one occupancy group, the building or portion thereof shall comply with the applicable provisions of Section 508.2, 508.3 or 508.4, or a combination of these sections.
Exceptions:

1. Occupancies separated in accordance with Section 510.
2. Where required by Table 415.6.2, areas of Group H-1, H-2 and H-3 occupancies shall be located in a detached building or structure.
3. Uses within live/work units, complying with Section 419, are not considered separate occupancies.

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[cda]

If you have a mid-rise condo that has a separate building used as:
1) An office
2) A gym
3) A Lounge with kitchenette
4) A storage room for electrical and pool equipment

Basically a clubhouse

Would you agree it can be classified as R2?

I do not. What do you say?

About how many Sq ft for each

office

gym

lounge

New or existing

 

[sergoodo]

If you have a mid-rise condo that has a separate building used as:
1) An office
2) A gym
3) A Lounge with kitchenette
4) A storage room for electrical and pool equipment

Basically a clubhouse

Would you agree it can be classified as R2?

I do not. What do you say?

Agree, separate building, not residential use.

 

[steveray]

I think we have done them as B if the gym is small enough or A3

 

[Sifu]

I would not classify it as R2.