Working on an existing building
Code in use: 2006 IBC
Occupancy use is not going to change. It is Group B
Construction Type II-B
Currently it has a second floor but not completely over the first floor. New design will remove some of the upper floor making that area even smaller.
It is a small building with 10,150-sf on the ground floor and the second floor is 1,900-sf.
Total gutting of interior partition, ceilings, hvac, electrical and some plumbing.
I have looked at IBC Chapter 34 and the IEBC. Do not know much about these parts of the Codes, so could someone provide me with some input?
The Boss has asked me; because of the value of the gutting, if a sprinkler system will be required? From what I see in the IEBC the work will be a Level 3 which also requires compliance with Levels 1 & 2. I just did not see anything that would require the building to have a sprinkler system for a Business occupancy use group.
Input please?
Code in use: 2006 IBC
Occupancy use is not going to change. It is Group B
Construction Type II-B
Currently it has a second floor but not completely over the first floor. New design will remove some of the upper floor making that area even smaller.
It is a small building with 10,150-sf on the ground floor and the second floor is 1,900-sf.
Total gutting of interior partition, ceilings, hvac, electrical and some plumbing.
I have looked at IBC Chapter 34 and the IEBC. Do not know much about these parts of the Codes, so could someone provide me with some input?
The Boss has asked me; because of the value of the gutting, if a sprinkler system will be required? From what I see in the IEBC the work will be a Level 3 which also requires compliance with Levels 1 & 2. I just did not see anything that would require the building to have a sprinkler system for a Business occupancy use group.
Input please?