Interpretation #6858

Published November 01, 2011

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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."

Commentary

None.