Is it the intent of this section to require the
fire service elevator lobby to be separated from
the occupant evacuation elevator lobby per
3008.11 in a high rise building.
Interpretation #7265
Published October 20, 2013
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2010
- Code
- BUILDING
- Code Description
- Chapter
- 30
- Section
- 3007.4
- Topic
Question
Answer Published 10/20/2013 at 1:26 PM
NO
Commentary
FBC - Building, 1018.6, Exception,
specifically allows exit access through
lobbies.
It is, however, the intent of 3007.4.1
to provide direct access from a fire
service elevator lobby (required in a
high-rise) to an exit.