Code Facts
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1007.6.3 Two-way communication.
Areas of refuge shall be provided with a two-way communication system between the area of refuge and a central control point. If the central control point is not constantly attended, the area of refuge shall also have controlled access to a public telephone system. Location of the central control point shall be approved by the fire department. The two-way communication system shall include both audible and visible signals. |
03/31/06 |
508.7.1 Fire Separation.
Fire separation assemblies between the parking occupancy and the upper occupancy shall correspond to the required fire-resistance rating prescribed in Table 302.3.3 for the uses involved. The type of construction shall apply to each occupancy individually, except that structural members, including main bracing within the open parking structure, which is necessary to support the upper occupancy, shall be protected with the more restrictive fire-resistive assemblies of the use groups involved as shown in Table 601. Means of egress for the upper occupancy shall conform to Chapter 10 and shall be separated from the parking occupancy by fire barriers having at least a 2-hour fire-resistance rating as required by Section 706, with self-closing doors complying with Section 714. Means of egress from the open parking garage shall comply with Section 406.3. |
03/30/06 |
508.7 Open parking garage beneath Groups A, I, B, M and R.
Open parking garages constructed under Groups A, I, B, M and R shall not exceed the height and area limitations permitted under Section 406.3. The height and area of the portion of the building above the open parking garage shall not exceed the limitations in Section 503 for the upper occupancy. The height, in both feet and stories, of the portion of the building above the open parking garage shall be measured from grade plane and shall include both the open parking garage and the portion of the building above the parking garage. The IBC Commentary states, “This section addresses a special mixed-use condition, and is another rare circumstance wherein a building can be designated with two types of construction for determining height and area.” |
03/29/06 |
406.2.2 Clear height.
The clear height of each floor level in vehicle and pedestrian traffic areas shall not be less than 7 feet (2134 mm). Vehicle and pedestrian areas accommodating van accessible parking required by Section 1106.4 shall conform to ICC/ANSIA117.1. |
03/28/06 |
18VAC10-20-760. Use of seal.
A regulant shall apply a stamp, or a preprinted or electronic seal to final and complete original cover sheets of plans, drawings, plats, technical reports and specifications and to each original sheet of plans, drawings or plats, prepared by the regulant or someone under his direct control and personal supervision. All seal imprints on the cover or first sheet of final documents shall bear an original signature and date. "Final Documents" are completed documents or copies submitted on a client's behalf for approval by authorities or recordation. In such cases, the cover sheet of the documents or copies shall contain a list of drawings included in the set on which a seal, original signature and date shall be affixed for all regulated disciplines. Every page of the submission, other than the cover, may be reproduced from originals which contain the seal, original signature and date by each discipline responsible for the work. |
03/27/06 |
1404.2 Water-resistive barrier.
A minimum of one layer of No. 15 asphalt felt, complying with ASTM D 226 for Type 1 felt, shall be attached to the sheathing, with flashing as described in Section 1405.3, in such a manner as to provide a continuous water-resistive barrier behind the exterior wall veneer. |
03/24/06 |
1101.2.
Buildings and facilities shall be designed and constructed to be accessible in accordance with this code and ICC/ANSI A117.1. |
03/23/06 |
1004.3 Posting of occupant load.
Every room or space that is an assembly occupancy shall have the occupant load of the room or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main exit or exit access doorway from the room or space. Posted signs shall be of an approved legible permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or authorized agent. |
03/22/06 |
903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms.
All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised. |
03/21/06 |
501.2 Premises identification.
Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided for new buildings in such a position as to be clearly visible and legible from the street or roadway fronting the property. Letters or numbers shall be a minimum 3 inches (76 mm) in height and stroke of minimum 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) of a contrasting color to the background itself. |
03/20/06 |
2203.1 Identification.
Steel furnished for structural load-carrying purposes shall be properly identified for conformity to the ordered grade in accordance with the specified ASTM standard or other specification or provisions of this chapter. Steel that is not readily identifiable as to grade from marking and test records shall be tested to determine conformity to such standards. |
03/10/06 |
1704.2.2 Fabricator approval.
Special inspections required by this code are not required where the work is done on the premises of a fabricator registered and approved to perform such work without special inspection. Approval shall be based upon review of the fabricators written procedural and quality control manuals and periodic auditing of fabrication processes by an approved special inspection agency. At completion of fabrication, the approved fabricator shall submit a certificate of compliance to the building official stating that the wok was performed in accordance with the approved construction documents. |
03/09/06 |
806.1 General.
Accessibility in portions of buildings undergoing a change of occupancy shall comply with Section 812.5. |
03/08/06 |
903.3.1.2.1 Balconies.
Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior balconies and ground-floor patios of dwelling units where the building is of Type V construction. Sidewall sprinklers that are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their deflectors are within 1 inch to 6 inches below the structural members, and a maximum distance of 14 inches below the deck of exterior balconies that are constructed of open wood joist construction. |
03/07/06 |
505.5.2 Fire suppression.
Where located in a building that is required to be protected by an automatic sprinkler system, industrial equipment platforms shall be fully protected by sprinklers above and below the platform, where required by the standards referenced in Section 903.3. |
03/06/06 |
1105.1 Public entrances.
In addition to accessible entrances required by Sections 1105.1.1 through 1105.1.6, at least 50% of all public entrances shall be accessible. Exceptions: 1. An accessible entrance is not required to areas not required to be accessible. 2. Loading and service entrances that are not the only entrances to a tenant space. |
03/03/06 |
901.7 Fire areas.
Where buildings, or portions thereof, are divided into fire areas so as not to exceed the limits established for requiring a fire protection system n accordance with this chapter, such fire areas shall be separated by fire barriers having a fire-resistance rating of not less than that determined in accordance with Section 706.3.7. |
03/02/06 |
305.2 Application.
Level 3 alterations shall comply with the provisions of Chapters 5 and 6 for Level 1 and 2 alterations, respectively, as well as provisions of Chapter 7 |
03/01/06 |