Apr 18, 2021 · I'm an architect who unfortunately doesn't get a lot of new commercial construction projects so it's been a while since I had to calculate allowable area. I use the NJ Edition of the 2018 …

Dec 22, 2022 · IBC totes are typically made from HDPE which is the same material most commercial fuel cans are made out of. So in terms of material of the tote, should be fine. There might be other …

May 16, 2019 · With the introduction of the IBC 2018, Business occupancy has been subdivided in Table 1004.5 and then Section 1004.8. Now the occupancy for Business is 1:150 and then there is …

Oct 15, 2014 · The problem with painting an IBC tote or any food-safe/grade container is finding paint or epoxy that will be both nontoxic and permanently bond to the plastic. Unfortunately, I know of no …

Mar 15, 2022 · 2015 IBC, table 1004.1.2, what does a s-1 storage occupancy (repair garage with ordinary hazard) fall under for the occupant load factor? im thinking industrial at 200 sf per person

Mar 31, 2021 · 2018 IBC 1009.2.1 says, "In buildings where a required accessible floor is four or more stories above or below a level of exit discharge, not less than one required accessible means of …

Sep 19, 2024 · This is a question for multi-tenant mixed use buildings. The tenancy is usually, Business, Mercantile, Factory 1 or Storage 1 (per IBC) and Business, Mercantile, Storage Low/Ordinary and …

Feb 17, 2022 · It was mentioned that the path cannot cross through intervening spaces. The large room is the Multipurpose/Gym. I've been making evac signs as such for a while and this is the first I've …

Sep 8, 2011 · I think you have encountered a competent plans examiner. Look, whether it is overkill or not, the code says (1009.5.3, 2006 IBC) "walls and soffits within enclosed usable space under …

Oct 5, 2023 · The IBC definition of "building": [A] BUILDING. Any structure utilized or intended for supporting or sheltering any occupancy. Since this canopy doesn't appear to be an extension of the …