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Would a thermal barrier be required on exterior insulated metal panel walls per IBC 2603.4.1.4 for a building being classified as a one story building with an enclosed mezzanine?
IBC 2015. Type II-B. F-1 occupancy. Sprinklered. 50,000 SF footprint with an enclosed 14,000 SF mezzanine (access to 2 exits).
By my reading, it seems that the thermal barrier is not required, unless the mezzanine might be considered a second story for any reason. The first story is broken up into lots of smaller enclosed 20' high spaces, though the space is open above the first story lids.
IBC 2015. Type II-B. F-1 occupancy. Sprinklered. 50,000 SF footprint with an enclosed 14,000 SF mezzanine (access to 2 exits).
By my reading, it seems that the thermal barrier is not required, unless the mezzanine might be considered a second story for any reason. The first story is broken up into lots of smaller enclosed 20' high spaces, though the space is open above the first story lids.