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- Chapter 3 Occupancy Classification and Use
Occupancy classification is the formal designation of the primary purpose of the building, structure or portion thereof
- Classifying multiple buildings as one - The Building Code Forum
Two or more buildings on the same lot shall be regulated as separate buildings or shall be considered as portions of one building if the building height of each building and the aggregate building area of the buildings are within the limitations of Table 503 as modified by Sections 504 and 506
- Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy Classification - ICC Digital Codes
Structures or portions of structures shall be classified with respect to occupancy in one or more of the groups listed below A room or space that is intended to be occupied at different times for different purposes shall comply with all of the requirements that are applicable to each of the purposes for which the room or space will be occupied
- Multiple Buildings on a Site and Mixed Use Buildings | UpCodes
Where there is more than one building on a site and where a building has more than one use in the building, each building or each portion of a building associated with a particular use shall comply with Sections 601 5 1 or 601 5 2 or a combination of both
- CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS - 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)
For the purposes of determining the allowable number of control areas in a building, each portion separated by one or more fire walls is now considered as a separate building
- Key Terms and Definitions in Building Code
The definition of 'Major Occupancy' is crucial as it determines the primary use of a building, which directly influences design choices, safety measures, and compliance with specific building codes
- CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS - 2015 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE (IEBC)
The scope covers repair, alteration, addition and change of occupancy for existing buildings and historic buildings, while achieving appropriate levels of safety without requiring full compliance with the new construction requirements contained in the other I-Codes
- Occupancy Classifications in Codes - NFPA
One of the most critical steps in applying NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code ®, and other building and fire codes to a space is identifying the correct occupancy classification The occupancy classification drives the requirements for many different fire and life safety features
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