Interpretation #6858
Published November 01, 2011
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2007
- Code
- BUILDING
- Code Description
- Building
- Chapter
- 5
- Section
- 507
- Topic
- Group M VB construction-unlimited area
Question
Is it the intent of of the code to allow one story Group M buildings that meet the requirements for unlimited area buildings to be constructed using Type VB construction?
Answer Published 11/01/2011 at 10:51 AM
No. section 507.3 specifically states that the unlimited
area application is for buildings "of other than Type V
construction."
area application is for buildings "of other than Type V
construction."
Commentary
None.