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City of Port Angeles
Community Developement (Building Division)
321 E 5th St
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
360-417-4815/ Fax 417-4711
Plan analysis based on
the 2003 International Building Code
Project Number: 08-1099
Project Name: FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Address: 2606 S RACE ST
Date: September 29, 2008
Occupancy: A-3
Construction: V-B
Contractor: DEL JOHNSON
Designer:
Engineer:
Report By: JIM LIERLY
NOTE: The code items listed in this report are not intended to be a
complete listing of all possible code requirements in the 2003 IBC.
It is a guide to selected sections of the code.
Report created using Plan Analyst software by IHS Global 800-854-7179
FRONTAGE INCREASE:
Perimeter of the entire building = 320 feet.
Perimeter which fronts a public way or accessible open space
Minimum width of public way or accessible open space = 70
Allowable area increased 25.0% for frontage increase.
Sec. 506.2 NOTE: Limit in Section 506.2.1 used.
160 feet.
FL
NAME
OCC
MAX FLR AREA ALLOWED RATIO STATUS
1 Church Worship
TOTAL FOR FLOOR
BUILDING TOTAL
-- Sec. 503, 504,
Area A-3 ok
4463
4463
4463
7500
7500
7500
0.6
0.6
0.6
ok
ok
ok
506 and Table 503
The actual height of this building is 10.0 feet.
The maximum height of this building is 40.0 feet. -- Table 503
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
North Side has a property line. - Distance to property line 100.0
East Side has a property line. - Distance to property line 100.0
South Side has a property line. - Distance to property line 100.0
West Side has a property line. - Distance to property line 100.0
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EXTERIOR WALL FIRE RATINGS AND OPENING PROTECTION
Sec. 602, Tables 601 and 602, and Sec. 704
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
oce BRG NON OPNG% BRG NON OPNG% BRG NON OPNG% BRG NON OPNG%
WALL BRG UP/PR WALL BRG UP/PR WALL BRG UP/PR WALL BRG UP/PR
A-3 O-hr O-hr NL/NL O-hr O-hr NL/NL O-hr O-hr NL/NL O-hr O-hr NL/NL
The exterior walls may be of COMBUSTIBLE material. -- Sec. 602.5
Exterior walls are required to be fire-rated for exposure to fire:
1. From Both sides when fire separation is 5 feet or less.
2. On the interior side only when separation is greater than 5 feet.
Sec. 704.5
up/pr = Maximum percent of openings in the exterior wall.
Table 704.8
up - The maximum percent if all openings are unprotected.
pr - The maximum percent if all openings are protected.
If some are protected and some are not, then use formula
in Sec. 704.8
Openings in Ihr walls are required to be protected with
3/4 hour assemblies. -- Sec. 704.12 and Sec. 715.4
Openings in walls required to be greater than Ihr are required
protected with 1 1/2 hour assemblies. -- Sec. 715.4
NL No fire protection requirements for openings.
NP Openings are not permitted in this wall.
Note: Unlimited unprotected openings are allowed in walls not required
to fire-resistant. -- Table 704.8, Note: g.
These walls may be required to have a parapet wall 30 inches
above the roofing. The parapet wall is required to have the
same fire rating as the wall and shall have noncombustible faces
for the uppermost 18 inches. -- Sec. 704.11
Exception 1: A parapet wall is not required when the wall is not
required to be fire-resistive.
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FIRE
RESISTANCE RATINGS
MATERIAL
Any
Any
Any
Any
Any
Any
FOR BUILDING
RATING
o hour
o hour
o hour
o hour
o hour
None
ELEMENTS -- Table 601
NOTES
ELEMENT
Structural Frame
Interior Bearing wall
Interior nonbrg wall
Floor/Ceiling Assembly
Roof/Ceiling Assembly
Stairs
NOTES:
PENETRATIONS OF FIRE RESISTIVE ASSEMBLIES -- Sec. 712
WALLS ASSEMBLIES -- Sec. 712.3
Through penetrations of walls:
1. Penetrations shall be installed as tested in the fire resistance
rated assembly. -- Sec. 712.3.1.1
2. Penetrations shall be protected by an approved penetration firestop
system with a minimum positive pressure differential of 0.01 inch
of water and shall have an F rating of not less than the required
rating of the wall penetrated. -- Sec. 712.3.1.2
Exception: Where penetrating items are steel, ferrous or copper
pipes or steel conduits, the annular space between the and the
penetrating item and the fire resistance rated wall shall be
permitted to be protected as follows:
1. In concrete or masonry walls where the penetrating item is a
maximum of 6 inches nominal diameter and the openings is a
maximum 144 square inches, concrete, grout or mortar shall be
permitted.
2. The material used to fill the annular space shall prevent the
passage of flame and hot gasses sufficient to ignite cotton.
Membrane penetrations .of walls:
The requirements are the same as for through penetrations.
-- Sec. 712.3.2
Exceptions:
1. Steel electrical outlet boxes that do not exceed 16 square inches
provided that the area of such openings does not exceed 100 square
inches for any 100 square feet of wall area. Boxes on opposite
sides of the assembly shall be separated by a horizontal distance
of not less than 24 inches.
2. Sprinklers with metal escutcheon plates.
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FLOOR/CEILING AND ROOF/CEILING ASSEMBLIES -- Sec. 712.4
Through penetrations of fire-resistive horizontal assemblies:
1. Through penetrations shall be installed as tested in an approved
fire resistance rated assembly. -- Sec. 712.4.1.1
2. Penetrations shall be protected by an approved penetration firestop
system with a minimum positive pressure differential of 0.01 inch of
water and shall have an F rating and a T rating of not less than
1 hour but not less than the required rating of the floor
penetrated. -- Sec. 712.4.1.2
Exceptions:
1. When penetrating items are steel, ferrous or copper conduits,
pipes, tubes and vents through a single concrete floor, the
annular space shall be permitted to be grout or mortar. The
minimum thickness is the thickness required to maintain the fire
rating. The maximum size of the penetrating items is equivalent
to a 6-inch diameter and the opening is a maximum of 144 square
inches.
2. Electrical outlet boxes that have been tested for use in fire
-assemblies.
Membrane penetrations of fire-resistive horizontal assemblies:
The requirements are the same as for through penetrations.
-- Sec. 712.4.2
Exceptions:
1. When penetrating items are steel, ferrous or copper conduits,
electrical outlet boxes, pipes, tubes and vents through concrete or
masonry and the annular space is protected by an approved
penetration firestop assembly or protected to prevent the free
passage of flame and products of combustion. Such penetrations
shall not exceed an aggregate area of 144 square inches in any 100
square feet of ceiling area in assemblies without penetrations.
2. Electrical outlet boxes that have been tested for use in fire-
assemblies.
3. Sprinklers with metal escutcheon plates.
DUCTS AND AIR TRANSFER OPENINGS -- Sec. 716
Dampers shall be accessible for inspection and servicing. 716.4
Where required. -- Sec. 716.5
1. Fire walls. -- Sec. 716.5.1
2. Fire barriers -- Sec. 716.5.2 See exceptions
3. Shaft enclosures -- Sec. 716.5.3 See exceptions
4. Fire partitions -- Sec. 715.5.4 See exceptions
5. Smoke barriers -- Sec. 715.5.5 (smoke damper) See exceptions
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DRAFTSTOPPING:
If there is combustible construction in the roof/ceiling assembly,
draftstopping shall be installed so that the area of concealed space
does not exceed 3,000 square feet. -- Sec. 717.4.3
Opening in the partitions shall be protected by self-closing doors with
automatic latches constructed as required for the partitions.
-- Sec. 717.4.1.1
OCCUPANCY SEPARATIONS Sec. 302.3.2 and Table 302.3.2
No occupancy separations required.
SEPARATION OF INCIDENTAL USE AREAS -- Table 302.1.1
Furnace rooms where any piece of equipment is over 400,000 BTU
per hour input -- 1 hour
Rooms with any boiler over 15 psi and 10 horsepower -- 1 hour
Refrigerant machinery rooms -- 1 hour
Incinerator rooms -- 2 hours NOTE: An automatic sprinkler system is required
Storage rooms over 100 square feet -- 1 hour
Note: This list covers only the most common uses. See Table
302.1.1 for a complete list.
EXIT REQUIREMENTS:
FL NAME
NUMB
OCC
MIN MIN
EXITS WIDTH
PANIC CORRIDOR DOOR NOTES
HDWR RATING SWING
1 Church Worship Area
TOTAL FOR FLOOR
637
637
3
3
127.4
127.4
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
Out
Out
1 3 12
7 3 12
FOOTNOTES:
1. Two exits are required from this area since the occupant load exceeds
allowable in Table 1014.1
3. Number of exits in this area is based on Table 1018.1
7. The minimum number of exits was increased based maintaining the
number of exits. -- Sec. 1018.1
12. Panic hardware is required when the occupant load is 100 or more.
-- Sec. 1008.1.9
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NOTES FOR EXIT TABLE
Door swing is based on Section 1008.1.2
Occupant load is based on Section 1004 and Table 1004.1.2
Exit width is in inches and based on Section 1005.1 & Table 1005.1
Width shown for all areas is based on other egress components.
Width shown for 1st floor is based on other egress components.
Width shown for other floors & basements is based on stairways.
For the minimum width of doors, see Section 1008.1.1.
For the minimum width of corridors, see Section 1016.2.
For the minimum width of stairways, see Section 1009.1.
Exits shall be continuous from the point of entry into the exit to
the exit discharge. -- Sec. 1003.6
EXIT SEPARATION
In areas where 2 exits are required, the minimum separation is 1/2 of
the maximum diagonal of the area or floor measured in a straight line
between exits or exit access doorways.-- Sec. 1014.2.1
Note: In areas with more than 2 exits, at least 2 exits must be 1/2 of
the maximum diagonal of the area or floor measured in a straight line
between exits or exit access doorways. Additional doorways shall be
arranged so that if one becomes blocked, the others will be available.
-- Sec. 1014.2.2, Exception
Multiple means of egress shall be sized such that the loss of anyone
means of egress shall not reduce the available capacity by more than
50 percent. -- Sec. 1005.1
EXIT SIGNS
Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by an approved exit sign.
Signs shall be placed where the exit or the path of egress travel is not
immediately visible. No point to be more than 100 feet from an exit sign.
-- Sec. 1011.1
Exception 1: Exit signs are not required in rooms or areas which require
only one exit.
Exception 2: Main exterior exit doors which obviously and clearly are
identifiable as exits need not be signed when approved.
Exit signs shall be internally or externally illuminated.
-- Sec. 1011.2
Exit sign shall be illuminated at all times including during loss of
primary power. -- Sec. 1011.4 & Sec. 1011.5.3
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BOLT LOCKS:
Manually operated flush bolts and surface bolts are not permitted.
-- Sec. 1008.1.8.4
Exception 2: Where a pair of doors serves a storage or equipment room,
manually operated edge- or surface-mounted bolts are
permitted on the inactive leaf.
LOCKS AND LATCHES:
Egress doors shall be readily openable from the egress side without the
use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. -- Sec. 1008.1.8
Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation where any
of the following exists:
Exception 2: The main door or doors in churches are permitted to be
equipped with key operating locking devices from the
egress side provided:
2.1 The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked.
2.2 A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress
side stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING
IS OCCUPIED
Exception 3: Where egress doors are used in pairs, automatic flush bolts
shall be permitted to be used, provided the door leaf having
the automatic flush bolts has no doorknob or surface-mounted
hardware.
ADDITIONAL DOORS:
Where additional doors are provided for egress purposes, they
shall conform to the requirements in Section 1008.1
LANDINGS AT DOORS:
1. There shall be a floor or landing on each side of a door.
-- Sec. 1008.1.4
2. Such floor or landing shall be at the same elevation on each
side of the door. -- Sec. 1008.1.4
3. The floor or landing shall not be more than 1/2 inch lower than the
threshold. -- Sec. 1008.1.6
4. Landings shall have a width not less than the width of the stairway
or width of the doorway, whichever is the greater. Where a landing
serves an occupant load of 50 or more, doors in any position shall
not reduce the landing dimension to less than one half it required
width. The minimum length in the direction of exit travel is 44
inches. -- Sec. 1008.1.5
5. The space between two doors in series shall be 48 inches plus the
width of door swinging into the space. -- Sec. 1008.1.7
1.Are the require exits shown on plans.
2.See table 1018.1/1018.2 are there two exits from the stories above and below grade plan
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RAMP REQUIREMENTS:
1. The minimum width is 44 inches. If a ramp serves an occupant load
of 50 or less, it may be 36 inches wide. If the ramp is serving a
high occupant load, check exit table above for required width.
-- Sec. 1010.5.1 & 1016.2, Exception 2
2. If the ramp is part of the means of egress, the maximum slope is
1:12. All other ramps may have a slope of 1:8 or less.
-- Sec. 1010.2
3. The rise for any ramp shall be 30 inches maximum. -- Sec. 1010.4
4. Landings shall be provided at the top, bottom, points of turning
and at doors. -- Sec. 1010.6
Landings shall have a length of at least 5 feet in the direction
of travel. -- Sec. 1010.6.3
Where changes in direction of travel occur at landings, the
landing shall be 60 inches by 60 inches minimum. -- Sec. 1010.6.4
5. The surface shall of slip-resistant materials that are securely
attached. -- Sec. 1010.7.1
6. Handrails shall be.per stair requirements. -- Sec. 1010.8
A rail shall be mounted below the handrail 17 to 19 inches above
the ramp or landing surface. -- Sec. 1010.9.1
7. A curb or barrier shall be provided that prevents the passage of
a 4-inch diameter sphere, where any portion of the sphere is
within 4 inches of the floor or ground surface. -- Sec. 1010.9.2
EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE:
The maximum travel distance in Group A is 200 feet. -- Table 1015.1
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BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY
1. In addition to accessible entrances required by Sections 1105.1.1
through 1105.1.6, at least 50 percent of all public entrances
shall be accessible. -- Sec. 1105.1
2. At least one accessible entrance shall be provided to each tenant,
dwelling unit and sleeping unit in a facility. -- Sec. 1105.1.6
3. Where parking is provided, accessible parking spaces hall be provided
in compliance with Table 1106.1 -- Sec. 1106.1
4. At least one accessible route shall connect each accessible level.
-- Sec. 1104.4 See exceptions.
5. Accessible routes shall coincide with or be located in the same
area as a general circulation path. Where the circulation path is
interior, the accessible route shall also be interior.
-- Sec. 1104.5
6. On floors where drinking fountains are provided, at least 50 percent,
but not less than one fountain shall be accessible. Sec. 1109.5
In areas with fixed seating, accessible wheelchair spaces shall be provided
in accordance with Table 1108.2.2.1 At least one seat for a companion shall
be provided beside each wheelchair space. -- Sec. 1108.2.5
Dispersion of wheelchair space clusters shall be based on the availability
of accessible routes to various seating areas including seating at various
levels in multi-level facilities. -- Sec. 1108.2.4
Each assembly area where audible communications are integral to the use
of the space shall have an assistive listening system. -- Sec. 1108.2.7
Receivers shall be provided for assistive listening systems in accordance
with Table 1108.2.7.1. -- Sec. 1108.2.7.1
ROOFING REQUIREMENTS:
1. The roofing on this building is required to be Class C. -- Table 1505.1
Roofing may be of No.1 cedar or redwood shakes and NO.1 shingles.
-- Exception c
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LIGHT AND VENTILATION
1. Every space intended for human occupancy shall be provided with
natural light. The minimum net glazed area shall not be less than
8% of the floor area. -- Sec. 1205.1 and 1205.2
Any room is permitted to be considered as a portion of an adjoining
room where one half of the area of the common wall is open and
unobstructed and provided not less than one tenth of the floor area
or 25 square feet, whichever is greater. -- Sec. 1205.2.1
Artificial light shall be provided that is adequate to provide an
average illumination of 10 foot candles over the area of the room
at a height of 30 inches above the floor. -- Sec. 1205.3
2. Natural ventilation of an occupied space shall be through windows,
doors, louvers or other openings to the outdoors. -- Sec. 1203.4
The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be 4 percent of the
floor area. -- Sec. 1203.4.1
Any room is permitted to be considered as a portion of an adjoining
room where unobstructed openings are provided that have an area not
less than 8% of the floor area of the interior room but no less than
25 square feet. -- Sec. 1202.3.1.1
When openings are below grade, clear space measured perpendicular to
the opening shall be one and one half times the depth of the opening.
-- Sec. 1203.4.1.2
3. Rooms containing bathtubs, showers, spas and similar bathing fixtures
shall be mechanically ventilated. -- Sec. 1203.4.2.1
CEILING HEIGHTS:
Occupiable spaces, habitable spaces and corridors shall have a ceiling
height of not less than 7 feet 6 inches. Bathrooms, toilet rooms,
kitchens, storage rooms and laundry rooms shall be permitted to have a
ceiling height of not less than 7 feet. -- Sec. 1208.2
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WALL AND CEILING FINISH:
1. Wall and ceiling finish materials are required to comply with
Sec. 803.5 and Table 803.5.
2. Textile wall coverings shall have Class A flame spread index and
shall be protected by automatic sprinklers or meet the criteria in
Section 803.6.1.1 or 803.6.1.2. -- Sec. 803.6.1
3. Carpet and similar textile materials used as a ceiling shall have a
Class A flame spread index and be protected by automatic sprinklers.
-- Sec. 803.6.2
4. Expanded vinyl wall coverings shall comply with the requirements for
textile wall and ceiling materials. -- Sec. 803.7
5. Toilet room floors shall have a smooth, hard nonabsorbent surface
that extends upward onto the walls at least 6 inches.
-- Sec. 1210.1
6. Walls within 2 feet of urinals and water closets shall have a smooth,
hard nonabsorbent surface, to a height of 4 feet above the floor.
-- Sec. 1210.2
INSULATION NOTES:
1. Insulating materials shall have a flame-spread rating of no more than
25 and a smoke developed index of not more than 450. -- Sec. 719.2
(concealed installation) and Sec. 719.3 (exposed installation)
2. Where such materials are installed in concealed spaces, the flame
spread and smoke developed limitations do not apply to facings,
coverings and layers of reflective foil that are installed behind
and in substantial contact with the unexposed surface of the
ceiling, wall or floor finish. -- Sec. 719.2.1
Foam plastic insulations are required to be protected. -- Sec. 2603
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
For A-3 occupancy
Floor-1st Occupancy-Church Worship Area
1. The main exit shall be of sufficient width to accommodate not
less than one half of the occupant load, but shall not be less
than the total required width of all means of egress leading to
the exit. -- Sec. 1024.2
2. Additional exits shall provide an egress capacity for at least
one half of the total occupant load. -- Sec. 1024.3
The capacity of this area is required to be posted at 637 occupants
occupants in a conspicuous place near the main exit or exit access
doorway on an approved sign. -- Sec. 1004.3
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ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES:
NOTE: Except as noted, section numbers listed below are from
ICC/ANSI Al17.1 and Washington state amendments
WATER FOUNTAINS AND WATER COOLERS:
Accessible units must comply with the following:
1. Spout is to be within 36 inches of the floor. -- Sec. 602.4
2. Spout arranged for parallel approach shall be located 3 1/2
inches maximum from the front edge. Units with a forward approach
shall have the spout 15 inches minimum from the vertical support
and 5 inches maximum from the front edge of the unit.
-- Sec. 602.5
3. Spouts shall provide a flow of water 4 inches height minimum.
-- Sec. 602.6
TOILET FACILITIES:
1. A 60 inch diameter turning space or T-shaped space is required
in the toilet room. -- Sec. 603.2.1 and 304.3
Doors shall not swing into the clear floor space for any fixture.
603.2.3 See exception for rooms used for individual use.
2. Water closet shall be mounted adjacent to a side wall or
partition. The "distance from the side wall or partition to the
centerline of the water closet shall be 16 to 18 in. Sec. 604.2
3. When the accessible water closet is not in a compartment:
Clearance around the water closet shall be 60 inches minimum,
measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 56 inches minimum,
measured perpendicular to the rear wall. -- Sec. 604.3.1
4. When the accessible water closet is in a compartment:
Wheelchair accessible compartments shall be 60 inches wide
minimum measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 56 inches
deep minimum for wall hung water closets and 59 inches deep
for floor mounted water closets, measured perpendicular to the
rear wall. -- Sec. 604.8.1.1
Compartment doors shall not swing into the minimum required
compartment area. -- Sec. 604.8.1.2
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5. Grab bars shall have a circular cross section with a diameter of
1 1/4 inch minimum and 2 inches maximum, or shall provide
equivalent graspability. -- Sec. 609.2
The space between the wall and the grab bar shall be 1 1/2 inches.
Sec. 609.3
Grab bars shall be mounted in a horizontal position 33 inches
minimum and 36 inches maximum above the floor. -- Sec. 609.4
a. Side wall grab bars are required to start within 12 inches
of the backwall and extend to 54 inches from the back wall.
(The minimum length of the bar is 42 in) -- Sec. 604.5.1
b. The rear bar shall be 24 in long minimum, centered on the
water closet. Where space permits, the bar shall be 36 in
long minimum, with the additional length provided on the
transfer side. -- Sec. 604.5.2
6. The top of the water closet seats shall be 17 to 19 inches above
the floor. -- Sec. 604.4
7. Accessible urinals shall be of the stall type or wall hung with
the rim at 17 inches maximum above the floor. Sec. 605.2
8. Accessible lavatories shall be mounted with the rim 34 inches
maximum above the floor. -- Sec. 606.3
9. Sinks shall be 6 1/2 inches deep maximum. -- Sec. 606.5
10. Water supply and drain pipes under lavatories shall be
insulated or otherwise treated to protect against contact.
-- Sec. 606.6
11. Mirrors shall be mounted with the bottom edge of the reflecting
surface 40 inches maximum above the floor. -- Sec. 603.3
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STAGES: -- Sec. 410
1. The minimum type of construction for stages shall be as required
for the building. -- Sec. 410.3.1, See exceptions.
2. Galleries, gridirons, catwalks and pinrails shall be constructed
of materials consistent with the, building type of construction.
n Sec. 410.3.2
Exception: Floors of fly galleries and catwalks may be of any
approved material.
3. If the stage height is greater than 50 feet, it shall be separated
from the seating area by a proscenium wall by not less than a two-
hour fire-resistance rating. -- Sec. 410.3.4
The proscenium opening shall be provided with a curtain or an
approved water curtain. The curtain shall be designed to close
automatically and shall be designed to prevent a severe fire on
stage from showing on the auditorium side for a period of 20
minutes. -- Sec. 410.3.5
4. Emergency ventilation shall be provided for all stage areas greater
than 1000 sq. ft. or having a height greater than 50 feet.
-- Sec. 410.3.7
Ventilation shall be by one or a combination of the following.
a) Roof Vents - Two or more vents shall be located near the center
of and above the highest part of the stage. The net free vent
area must be at least 5 percent of the stage area.
-- Sec. 410.3.7.1
b) Smoke Control - A means shall be provided to maintain smoke
level not less than 6 feet above the highest level of assembly
seating or above the top of the proscenium opening. It shall be
connected to both normal and standby power. -- Sec. 410.3.7.2
5. Dressing rooms, scene docks, property rooms, workshops, storerooms
and compartments appurtenant to the stage shall be separated from
each other by a fire barriers with not less than a 1 hour fire-
resistance rating. -- Sec. 410.5.2
6. If the stage is greater than 50 feet in height or greater than
1000 square feet, it shall be equipped with an automatic fire-
extinguishing system. -- Sec. 410.6
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GLAZING REQUIREMENTS
All glazing in hazardous locations is required to be of safety
glazing material. -- Sec. 2406.1
Locations: Sec. 2406.3
1. Glazing in swinging doors except jalousies.
2. Glazing in fixed and sliding panels of sliding patio door assemblies
and panels in sliding and bifold closet door assemblies.
3. Glazing in storm doors.
4. Glazing in all unframed swinging doors.
5. Glazing in doors and enclosures for hot tubs, whirlpools, saunas,
steam rooms, bathtubs and showers. Glazing in any portion of a
building wall enclosing these compartments where the bottom exposed
edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches above a standing surface.
6. Glazing in fixed or operable panels adjacent to a door where the
nearest exposed edge of the glazing is within a 24-inch arc of
either vertical edge of the door in a closed position and where the
bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches above the
walking surface.
Exception: Panels where there is an intervening wall or other
permanent barrier between the door and glazing.
7. Glazing in an individual fixed or operable panel, other than those
locations described in items 5 and 6 above, than meets all of the
following conditions:
7.1 Exposed area of an individual pane greater than 9 square feet.
7.2 Exposed bottom edge less than 18 inches above the floor.
7.3 Exposed top edge greater than 36 inches above the floor.
7.4 One or more walking surfaces within 36 inches horizontally of
the plane of the glazing.
See Exceptions.
8. Glazing in guards and railings regardless of the area or height
above a walking surface.
9. Glazing in walls and fences enclosing indoor and outdoor swimming
pools, hot tubs and spas where all of the following are present:
9.1 The bottom edges of the glazing on the pool or spa side is
less than 60 inches above the walking surface.
9.2 The glazing is within 60 inches of the water's edge.
10. Glazing adjacent to stairways, landings and ramps within 36 inches
horizontally of a walking surface when the glass is less than 60
inches above the plane of the walking surface.
11. Glazing adjacent to stairways within 60 inches horizontally of the
bottom tread of a stairway in any direction when the exposed glass
is less than 60 inches above the nose of the tread.
See Exceptions.
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Code review for:
Project Id.: FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Address: 2606 S RACE ST
CRAWLSPACE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ventilation openings are required and shall be placed so as to
provide cross-ventilation of the under-floor space. -- Sec. 1202.3
The minimum area net area of ventilation shall not be less than
1 square foot for each 150 square feet of crawl space area.
-- Sec. 1202.3.1
Exception 2: Vent openings may be reduced to 1/1500 where the
ground surface is treated with an approved vapor
barrier material. Vents may have operable louvers.
Exception 3: Vents may be omitted when continuously operated
mechanical ventilation is provides 1.0 cfm for each 50
square feet of crawl space and the ground surface is
covered with an approved vapor retarder.
Exception 4: Ventilation openings are not required when the ground
surface is covered with a vapor retarder, the perimeter
walls are insulated and the space is conditioned per
the IECC.
2. Provide an access opening not less than 18 inches by 24 inches to
the crawl space area. -- Sec. 1209.1
Note: Opening may be required to be larger if mechanical equipment
is located in the crawl space. -- Sec. 1209.3
3. Unless the wood is listed as an approved wood of natural resistance
to decay or treated wood, the minimum clearance between exposed
earth and floor joist is 18 inches. The minimum clearance to beams
and girders is 12 inches. -- Sec. 2304.11.2.1
ATTIC REQUIREMENTS:
1. Provide an access to all attic areas with a clear height over 30
inches. The minimum size is 20 inches by 30 inches. There must be
30 inches or more clear height above the access. -- Sec. 1209.2
Note: Opening may be required to be larger if mechanical equipment
is located in the attic space. See the International Mechanical
Code -- Sec. 1209.3
2. Provide cross ventilation in all attic areas. The net free vent
area shall not be less than 1 square foot for each 150 square feet
of attic area with 50% of the required ventilating area provided by
ventilators located in the upper portion of the space at least
3 feet above eave or cornice vents. -- Sec. 1203.2
Exception : The minimum vent area may be 1/300 if a vapor retarder
having a transmission rate not exceeding 1 perm is
installed on the warm side of the attic insulation
and 50 percent of the required vent area is located
in the upper portion of the space at least 3 feet
above eave or cornice vents.