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Interpretation #8930

Original Request

  • Requested By: robert
  • Requester E-Mail: all4heaven@gmail.com
  • Code Version: 2021
  • Code: BUILDING
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter:
  • Section: 903.2.1.7
  • Topic: Fire Sprinkler requirements

  • Question: Is it the intent of FBC 903.2.1.7 to require sprinklers because of the additional exits that lead to the vestibule for exiting the building appear to make this a combined occupant load of 520 occupants (300 or more). (Refer to Definition of Exit, and Exit Access, and Means of Egress in Chapter 2, for clarification). Definition of means of egress leads me to believe that any exit path would be considered in 903.2.1.7 and would require combing the occupant loads for the multiple A-3 classifications.