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Interpretation #8089

Original Request

  • Date: April 03, 2018
  • Requested By: Chris Pilko
  • Requester E-Mail: cpilko@tsquare.biz
  • Code Version: 2017
  • Code: BUILDING
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter:
  • Section: 1017.2.2
  • Topic: Exit Access Travel Distance in an S-1 Occupancy in a Fully Sprinklered building

  • Question: Is it the intent for Sections 1017.2.2 of the Florida Building Code "Group F-1 and S-1 Increase" to reduce the exit access travel distance from the 400 feet shown in Table 1017.2 for an S-1 Occupancy with a compliant sprinkler system?

Answer on 04/03/2018 at 6:51 AM

The heading of table 1017.2 refers to footnote a. Footnote a clearly states: a. See the following sections for modifications to exit access travel distance requirements. These are not exceptions but modifications to the table that adds additional requirements/restrictions for the specific occupancies. The section referenced for Groups F1 & S1 is section 1017.2.2 which is copied Below. This section limits the maximum 400 foot exit access travel distance to a building that complies with ALL of the requirements listed in this section. This includes the building being one story and the requestor is constructing a 4 story building so they cannot use the 400 foot travel distance allowed by the table.

Commentary:

1017.2.2 Group F-1 and S-1 increase. The maximum exit access travel distance shall be 400 feet (122 m) in Group F-1 or S-1 occupancies where all of the following conditions are met: 1.The portion of the building classified as Group F-1 or S-1 is limited to one story in height. 2.The minimum height from the finished floor to the bottom of the ceiling or roof slab or deck is 24 feet (7315 mm). 3.The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.