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Why do (new) convenience stores lack airlock vestibules?
- Thread starter Simonsays
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Francis Vineyard
Registered User
Air curtain in accordance to 2015 IECC C402.5.7 exception #7 ?
The store may be 3500 sq. ft. but the net area of the M use may be less than 3000 sq. ft. with separation between the storage area, cold storage area, bathrooms etc. Basically, the store area is its own vestibule when under 3000 sq. ft.
mtlogcabin
SAWHORSE
Or nobody is requiring them
JBI
Registered User
I agree with rktect 1, most convenience stores that I'm familiar with have an open floor area of less than 3,000 s.f.
In some (limited?) instances, mtlogcabin is probably correct, just another overlooked code provision.
In some (limited?) instances, mtlogcabin is probably correct, just another overlooked code provision.
Not all AHJ's adopt the energy code due.
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IECC section 502.4.7 exception 4, IMO SEZ "SPACE" which I believe makes reference to the main area, not counting the coolers, freezers, bathrooms, mechanical and back storage rooms like rktect 1 noted.
Also some zones are exempt in states like TX and FL. not requiring a vestibule under the exception.
or like mtlogcabin sez!
or
IECC section 502.4.7 exception 4, IMO SEZ "SPACE" which I believe makes reference to the main area, not counting the coolers, freezers, bathrooms, mechanical and back storage rooms like rktect 1 noted.
Also some zones are exempt in states like TX and FL. not requiring a vestibule under the exception.
or like mtlogcabin sez!