Shared Restroom for Neighboring Tenant Build Outs

[RodrigoTheReveiwer]

I am currently reviewing plans for two separate tenant build-outs right next to each other. I made a quick sketch and attached it to this thread. I haven't been able to find anything stating that this cannot be done. I don't see an issue with shared restrooms. However, I see an issue with a second means of egress for "Build Out 1." If "Build Out 2" closes before "Build Out 1", I would assume they would lock the restroom door on their end which would leave "Build Out 1" with only their front door as the only way in and out of the building in case of an emergency.

 

[Mr. Inspector]

1016.2.1 Multiple tenants. Where more than one tenant
occupies any one floor of a building or structure, each
tenant space, dwelling unit and sleeping unit shall be provided
with access to the required exits without passing
through adjacent tenant spaces, dwelling units and sleeping
units.
Exception: The means of egress from a smaller tenant
space shall not be prohibited from passing through a
larger adjoining tenant space where such rooms or
spaces of the smaller tenant occupy less than 10 percent
of the area of the larger tenant space through which
they pass; are the same or similar occupancy group; a
discernible path of egress travel to an exit is provided;
and the means of egress into the adjoining space is not
subject to locking from the egress side. A required
means of egress serving the larger tenant space shall
not pass through the smaller tenant space or spaces.

 

[Sifu]

Without more info a definitive answer is difficult (area, OL, accessibility etc.) They can share a restroom as long as fixture counts work and access isn't denied when one tenant closes before the other. What is an emergency exit? If a 2nd MOE is required it is a 2nd MOE, whether there is an emergency or not. If two MOE's are required they can't exit through a room that can be locked. If a single user toilet, I would expect to see a lock, then no dice (if not family or assisted use then I don't think it is required, but most wouldn't use it if there was no lock, and if they did I would worry!). If a multiuser toilet room (I know, how does that work in a single room but in today's world it is possible), no lock permitted but I would still question egress through a toilet room, locked or not. If a 2nd MOE is required it must then be accessible, and that may be difficult.

I have dealt with few similar to this, and it is always better in theory than in practice. I can't recall if any have ever actually been done this way once all the pesky details were examined.

 

[ICE]

Two doors into the restroom might prove to be a poor idea. Picture a woman forgetting to lock both doors and a man walks in. And worse, a man really needs to go, but oh crap, the woman forgot to unlock both doors. Either way, that unlucky woman is not happy.

 

[RodrigoTheReveiwer]

Sorry for the lack of detail in the original post. I am hesitant to upload the actual plan as I am afraid it is something I can't share or could face trouble for sharing. I updated my sketch to include more detail. There are 2 separate RRs in the shared room, along with a mop sink, electrical panel, and data rack. The smaller use is only 684 sqft, and the larger use is 2,360 sqft. Both of which would be a B occupancy.

 

[arwat23]

Sorry for the lack of detail in the original post. I am hesitant to upload the actual plan as I am afraid it is something I can't share or could face trouble for sharing. I updated my sketch to include more detail. There are 2 separate RRs in the shared room, along with a mop sink, electrical panel, and data rack. The smaller use is only 684 sqft, and the larger use is 2,360 sqft. Both of which would be a B occupancy.

Assuming an OL of less than 50 and a travel distance that allows for one exit, then the second "exit" through the restroom area isn't an issue since it's not required. I wouldn't even consider that path through the restroom area as a exit.

If a second exit is required, it cannot pass though Build Out 2 and can't pass through a door that can be locked from the outside.

 

[RodrigoTheReveiwer]

Assuming an OL of less than 50 and a travel distance that allows for one exit, then the second "exit" through the restroom area isn't an issue since it's not required. I wouldn't even consider that path through the restroom area as a exit.

If a second exit is required, it cannot pass though Build Out 2 and can't pass through a door that can be locked from the outside.

I completely forgot about that the OL is no where near 50 and the travel distance is less than half of the maximum distance. Thank you for your help!

 

[Yankee Chronicler]

Sorry for the lack of detail in the original post. I am hesitant to upload the actual plan as I am afraid it is something I can't share or could face trouble for sharing. I updated my sketch to include more detail. There are 2 separate RRs in the shared room, along with a mop sink, electrical panel, and data rack. The smaller use is only 684 sqft, and the larger use is 2,360 sqft. Both of which would be a B occupancy.

I'm sorry, but this sketch is even more confusing than the original.