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Two story opening provision

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So if you have a building that allows a opening between two floors,,,


In the same building, can you have more than one code compliant opening on the same floor?
 
If it is more than a 2 story building, just look out for #6....

712.1.9 Two-story openings. In other than Groups I-2 and
I-3, a vertical opening that is not used as one of the applications
listed in this section shall be permitted if the opening
complies with all of the items below:
1. Does not connect more than two stories.
2. Does not penetrate a horizontal assembly that separates
fire areas or smoke barriers that separate
smoke compartments.
3. Is not concealed within the construction of a wall or
a floor/ceiling assembly.
4. Is not open to a corridor in Group I and R occupancies.
5. Is not open to a corridor on nonsprinklered floors.
6. Is separated from floor openings and air transfer
openings serving other floors by construction conforming
to required shaft enclosures.
 
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