Interpretation #7142

Published February 15, 2013

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
10
Section
1022.5
Topic
enclosed stair a/c

Question

Is it the intent of section 1022.5 to condition enclosed stairwells with an individual unit?

Answer Published 02/15/2013 at 8:39 AM

The answer to the question is NO. You are not required to
air condition the stairs. If you choose to do so, the unit
must be independent.

Commentary

The answer to the comment is NO.