Interpretation #7065

Published September 27, 2012

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Original Request

Code Version
2007
Code
EXTBLDG
Code Description
Existing Building
Chapter
9
Section
912.6.3
Topic
openings in historic bldgs

Question

Is it the intent of this section to allow for openings in an existing historic building, when the relative hazard has been reduced, to remain unchanged or does the requirement of table 602 of the FBC for new construction concering protection of opeings overide.

Answer Published 09/27/2012 at 11:57 AM

If according to Table 912.6 the change of
occupancy is to a lesser relative hazard,
existing exterior walls and openings are
acceptable. See Table 912.6 and Section
912.6.3 and 916.3 Exception 4.

Commentary

None.