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Original Request

  • Request ID: 8562
  • Requested By: Samuel Acosta
  • Requester E-Mail: samuel.acosta@mymanatee.org
  • Code Version: 2021
  • Code: BUILDING
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter:
  • Section: 1027.6 Exception 3
  • Topic: Exterior exit stair and ramp protection.
  • Question: Is it the intent of 1027.6 exception 3 to omit the separation requirement between the exterior exit stairs and the open ended corridor only and leave in place the requirement for separation between the interior of the building and the exterior stairs?
  • Comment: None

Existing Interpretations and/or Declaratory Statements Related to this request

Input Received:

No. Exception 3 deletes the requirement for a separation (both rated wall and opening protective) between the open-ended corridor (aka breezeway) and the exterior exit stairway where the two elements meet. In other words, a door is not required between the open exterior stairway and the open corridor (breezeway). If Table 1020.1 (per Item 3.2) requires a rated corridor (occupant load served by the corridor >10), the separation from the interior is required
Joseph Belcher on 09/08/2021 at 8:19 PM
By the way, the code version is 2020, not 2021.
Joseph Belcher on 09/08/2021 at 8:20 PM
answer should start with a "yes"
Michael Grimm on 09/30/2021 at 5:19 PM

Answer:

Exception 3 deletes the requirement for a separation (both rated wall and opening protective) between the open-ended corridor (aka breezeway) and the exterior exit stairway where the two elements meet. In other words, a door is not required between the open exterior stairway and the open corridor (breezeway). If Table 1020.1 (per Item 3.2) requires a rated corridor (occupant load served by the corridor >10), the separation from the interior is required
On 09/30/2021 at 1:25 PM

Commentary:

None.

Comments on Draft:

I don't think I agree. I believe the answer should start off with "Yes" the rest of the answer seems fine as it does delete the requirement for separation between the open ended corridor and the exterior exit stairway but leaves in place the requirement for separation of the interior as per Section 1027.6 Exception 3 item 3.4 requires the exterior walls and openings adjacent to the exterior exit stairway comply with section 1027
Michael Grimm on 09/30/2021 at 5:18 PM
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