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Original Request

  • Request ID: 8521
  • Requested By: Matt Butler
  • Requester E-Mail: MButler@largo.com
  • Code Version: 2021
  • Code: MECHANIC
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter:
  • Section: 309.1
  • Topic: Design heating day
  • Question: Is it the intent of FBCM Section 309.1 to require the 1,000 sq ft office portion of a 10,000 sq ft Factory be provided with active or passive space-heating systems capable of maintaining an indoor temperature of not less than 68°F (20°C) at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above floor on the design heating day?
  • Comment: This is a New Construction building with 1,000 sq ft of office/admin space and 10,000 sq ft of Factory.

Existing Interpretations and/or Declaratory Statements Related to this request

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Is it the intent of the FBC 309.1 to create a separate Storage Occupancy separation for the Stock Room to a retail store?

Input Received:

Yes, the code is clear as written.
Pedro Quintela on 04/02/2021 at 5:41 PM
Yes. Section 1204, FBC-Bldg also mentions/requires this.
Linda Patrick on 04/05/2021 at 3:14 PM
yes
Michael Grimm on 04/21/2021 at 4:24 PM

Answer:

Yes, the code is clear as written. Section 1204, FBC-Building volume also requires this.
On 04/23/2021 at 12:21 PM

Commentary:

None.

Comments on Draft:

Agree
Linda Patrick on 04/23/2021 at 1:26 PM
Agree
Pedro Quintela on 04/23/2021 at 1:37 PM
agree
Thomas Allen on 04/23/2021 at 1:54 PM
agree
Michael Grimm on 04/23/2021 at 2:41 PM
Agree
Andrew Bruhn on 04/23/2021 at 8:04 PM
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