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- Fire Separation Distance Between New and Existing Building with Windows
Hi there! Recent grad, intern architect and second time poster I'm working on a project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and am using the 2021 IBC and commentary To say I'm a bit overwhelmed is an understatement I have a conundrum (at least for me, hopefully not for you all) I've attached a picture to
- Area Calculation Clarification - The Building Code Forum
Party walls are "fire walls" by IBC description (See Section 706 1 1, 2009 IBC) Therefore, buildings area is measured to the face of the wall on the side that is being measured; thus, the party fire wall is not included in the building area (see the "building area" definition)
- What load factor do you use for Restrooms? - The Building Code Forum
Thus, if the restrooms are within an office building, then 100 gsf occupant (150 gsf occupant per 2018 IBC) is used If it's a warehouse, then 500 gsf occupant is used, and so on Ryan Schultz
- Fire rating of electrical equipment rooms - The Building Code Forum
For example access to the room may be from a corridor that requires a 1-hour partition in accordance with the IBC section for corridors; see 2012 Section 1018 or 2015 Section 1020 In shopping malls it is a 1-hour fire barrier in accordance to Section 402 8 7 Another condition is the exterior wall fire-separation may require minimum rating
- Occupancy for small conference break rooms - The Building Code Forum
Using 2009 IBC, I believe the correct loading would be to use an assembly loading from Table 1004 1 1 for a break room or conference room In your scenario, what is 750 sq ft - the entire tenant space or the conference room alone? Assume this type of scenario: A conference room (for employees only) in a multi-floor office building
- Occupant Load for an Indoor Sports Facility
I am trying to determine the occupant load from table 1004 1 1 for an indoor sports facility (Using the 2009 IBC) The facility will be a 180' x 300' (54,000 s f ) clear span metal building used for indoor sports activities such as a soccer field What "Floor Area Per Occupant" should I use
- Fire-separation between units of multi-unit commercial building
I have seem some AHJ apply IBC Section 402 4 2 1 for separation of tenant suites; however, I strongly disagree with this practice, as Section 402 only applies to mall buildings 402 4 2 1 Tenant Separations Each tenant space shall be separated from other tenant spaces by a fire partition complying with Section 708
- 1015. 6 Fall Protection for Rooftop Equipment - Clarifications?
CBC 1015 6 Mechanical equipment, systems and devices Guards shall be provided where various components that require service are located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of a roof edge or open side of a walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor, roof or grade below
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