Interpretation #7149

Published February 22, 2013

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
5
Section
508.3.1
Topic
plumbing fixture count

Question

Is it the intent of section 508.3.1 to require the required plumbing fixtures of each occupancy to be cumulative?

Answer Published 02/22/2013 at 9:20 AM

The intent of code is to provide sufficient bathrooms for
the occupants (public, employees, ...) of the building. If
they can share the bathroomns, then a cumulative number
would be correct. if they are separate and independant,
then an individual count for each occupancy should be used.

Commentary

None.