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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
Changes in the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) The 2024 IBC® contains many important changes such as: Duties and powers of the building official: an overall reformat of Section 104 regulating duties of the building official, the approach for reviewing for code compliance has been significantly updated to reflect the current manner that alternate materials, designs and methods are evaluated
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)
New Building One Exit - The Building Code Forum Yes, Sections 1006 3 3 (2018 IBC) and 1006 3 4 (2021 IBC) Although the sections refer to single exits from a story, each story of a building can use the same single exit However, to be permitted a single exit, there are some thresholds that cannot be exceeded that are provided in two tables within the sections: Distance to an exit
Egress through Intervening Spaces | The Building Code Forum I was recently told by an architect to revise an evac drawing I've been working on See attached, it's the secondary (cyan) path It was mentioned that the path cannot cross through intervening spaces The large room is the Multipurpose Gym I've been making evac signs as such for a while and
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
1006. 2. 1 Egress based on occupant load and common path of egress travel . . . 2021 IBC Section 1006 2 1 requires that two exit or exit access doorways shall be provided to any space if the design occupant load or the common path of egress travel exceeds the values outlined in Table 1006 2 1 The classrooms shown in the plan below meet the common egress travel requirements and do not exceed the specified occupant load
unlimited area buildings - mixed occupancy bldg w use group A-2 1 story type IIB 130,000+sf sprinklered bldg with mostly retail (M) proposes to change 4800sf to two restaurants (A2) IBC 2009 jurisdiction 507 3 1 Mixed occupancy buildings with Groups A-1 and A-2 allows this provided: 1 the new A2 spaces are separated by 2 hour fire partitions even with
occupancy classification for fire stations and police stations Detention areas of police (5+ in IBC 3+ in NFPA 101) are most likely I-3 Condition 3 and most often should be designed as seperated use Masonry everything with concrete plank roof makes the most sense but that would be up to the DP's and even I know how that goes Fire trucks in building S-2 - Parking Garage open or enclosed and possibly