Interpretation #7048

Original Request

Code Version: 2010
Code: BUILDING
Code Description: Building
Chapter: 13
Section: 502.1
Topic: Shell Building

Question

Is it the intent of FBC to require the prescriptive requirements of Table 502.1.1.1(1) to apply to a speculative shell building that is a "cold, dark shell"?

Answer Published 09/24/2012 at 9:02 AM

These provisions are applicable if the applicant does not
run a performance calculation to demonstrate compliance
with Section 506 as specified in Note b. The applicant may
run the calculations using the criteria as they believe it
will be and when the build out or build outs occur,
compliance with 506 must be demonstrated which may require
revision to the original submission.

Commentary

APPLICABLE CODE SECTION: 101.4.9 Shell buildings. Nonresidential buildings that are permitted prior to design completion or which will be finished in sections at a time after construction of the shell shall comply with either Sections 502, 503, 504 and 505 or with Section 506 prior to granting of a permit to build. If Sections 502, 503, 504 and 505 are used, a code submittal(s) using Section 506 shall be submitted when completion of the building (or part of the building) is permitted. If Section 506 is used, all assumptions made about features not installed until later that are not on the building plans shall be listed and appended to the compliance form submitted to the building department. Unless the building is completed as per all assumptions made in the original code compliance submittal, a revised code submittal(s) using Section 506 shall be submitted when completion of the building (or part of the building) is permitted.