Is it the intent of the code to allow the use of
a "Fire Barrier" to subdivide a single tenant
space into separate fire areas.
Interpretation #7235
Published September 25, 2013
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2010
- Code
- BUILDING
- Code Description
- Chapter
- 7
- Section
- 707.3.9
- Topic
Question
Answer Published 09/25/2013 at 1:35 AM
Yes
Commentary
Section 707.3.9 addresses single or mixed occupancies and
A "Fire Barrier" meeting section 707 can be utilized to
separate out fire areas within a single tenant space.