Interpretation #6813

Published July 28, 2011

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Original Request

Code Version
2007
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
7
Section
705.5.1
Topic
Townhouse separation

Question

FBC building and Residential codes differ on this section for town house separation. Residential code excludes opening and rating in perpendicular walls. Building code includes perpendicular walls up to 4ft. Is there a point when several townhouses (each fee simple) in one building are considered as "commercial" therefore follow FBC 2007 Building?

Answer Published 07/28/2011 at 10:04 AM

No.

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