Interpretation #6704
Published April 19, 2011
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2007
- Code
- EXTBLDG
- Code Description
- Existing Building
- Chapter
- 9
- Section
- 912.5.3
- Topic
- Change of Occupancy
Question
Is it the intent of FBC EB 912.5.3 to prohibit a change of occupancy to a higher hazard category to a portion of a type VB building where the roof rafters, girders and/or purlins are running perpendicular to the "fire barrier wall"?
Answer Published 04/19/2011 at 4:50 PM
Chapter 13 of the FBC-Existing AND 104.11 of the
FBC-Building provide for an alternate compliance method.
FBC-Building provide for an alternate compliance method.
Commentary
The alternate method would have to be approved by the local
Applicable Governing Body (Building Official).