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Commercial Building Code Summary

This document provides a summary of building code requirements for all commercial projects. It includes sections for general project information, lead design professionals, general code data, building data, occupancy classification, allowable area and height, occupant load, fire protection requirements, exit requirements, and life safety systems. The purpose is to compile essential code compliance information to be included on construction drawings.

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Commercial Building Code Summary

This document provides a summary of building code requirements for all commercial projects. It includes sections for general project information, lead design professionals, general code data, building data, occupancy classification, allowable area and height, occupant load, fire protection requirements, exit requirements, and life safety systems. The purpose is to compile essential code compliance information to be included on construction drawings.

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BUILDING CODE SUMMARY


FOR ALL COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
(This Information to be copied and placed on drawings)

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Name of Project ________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________
Proposed Use _________________________________________________________

Owner or Authorized Agent _______________________________________________


Phone ______________ Fax _________________ E-Mail _______________________

Contractor ____________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________
Phone ______________ Fax _________________ E-Mail _______________________
State License No _________

2. LEAD DESIGN PROFESSIONAL _______________________________________


Name License # Phone
Designer/Architectural ________________________ ____________ _____________
Civil _______________________________________ ____________ _____________
Electrical ___________________________________ ____________ _____________
Fire Alarm __________________________________ ____________ _____________
Plumbing __________________________________ ____________ _____________
Mechanical__________________________________ _____________ ____________
Sprinkler-Standpipe ___________________________ _____________ ____________
Structural __________________________________ ____________ _____________

Letter of Supervision Provided □ Yes □ No.

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3. GENERAL CODE DATA
3.1 Building and Fire Codes used in design

3.2 Construction Description


□ New Construction □ Renovation (Existing Bldg.) □ Tenant Build-out
□ Alteration □ Addition
Scope of Work:

3.2.1 Existing Buildings

The building will remain in operation during construction □ Yes □ No.


If yes add provisions for rigid safety barriers and dust barriers to protect the public
during construction in accordance with the applicable provisions of IBC Chapter
33. Yellow safety tape not acceptable.

3.2.2 Renovations

Is the work in this building or space a change of occupancy? □ Yes □ No.

3.2.3 Historic Buildings

This building is a Historic Building □ Yes □ No.

3.2.4 Compliance Alternatives-Section 3409


Provide building evaluations when existing building does not meet current codes
and renovations will not meet all requirements of current building code. Provide
evaluation of existing building and a second evaluation reflecting those design
features chosen by the Architect/Engineer to give the building a positive score for
fire safety, means of egress, and general safety. Call Building Official if you are not
sure whether evaluation is required or not. Include summary sheet (Table 3409.7) on
drawings including applicable calculations.

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4. BUILDING DATA

Construction Type □ IA □ IB □ IIA □ IIB


□ IIIA □ IIIB □ IV □ VA □ VB
Mixed Construction □ Yes □ No. Types

Sprinklers □ Yes □ No. □ Partial


System Type □ 13 □ 13R □ 13D
Standpipes □ Yes □ No. □ Wet □ Dry Class
□ Combined
Building Height Feet Number of Stories Unlimited per
Mezzanine: □ Yes □ No.
High Rise □ Yes □ No.
Atrium □ Yes □ No.
Basement □ Yes □ No.
5. OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
□ Assembly 303 □ A-1 □ A-2 □ A-3 □ A-4 □ A-5
□ Business 304
□ Education 305
□ Factory Industrial □ F-1 □ F-2
□ High- Hazard 307 □ H-1 □ H-2 □ H-3 □ H-4 □ H-5
□ Institutional 308 □ I-1 □ I-2 □ I-3 □ I-4
I-3 Use Condition □1 □2 □3 □4 □5
□ Mercantile 309
□ Residential 310 □ R-1 □ R-2 □ R-3 □ R-4
□ Storage 311 □ S-1 □ S-2 □ High-piled
□ Utility and Miscellaneous 312
□ Parking Garage 406.2 □ Open 406.3 □ Enclosed 406.4 □ Repair 406.6

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5.1 Special Occupancy

□ S-2 Enclosed Parking Garage w/ S-2 open parking above


□ Unlimited height for B, M and R
□ Parking Beneath R □ R-2 Type III A □ R-2 Type II A
□ Open parking beneath A, I, B, M and R
□ S-2 enclosed parking with A, B, M or R above

5.2 Mixed Occupancy □ Yes □ No. Separation Hr

Exception

Identify whether you are using the provisions of Non-separated uses or Separated
uses by placing an “x” below by your design choice.

□ Non-Separated Mixed Occupancy (302.3.2 Exception)


The required type of construction for the building shall be determined by applying
the Height and area limitations for each of the applicable occupancies to the entire
building. The most restrictive type of construction, so determined, shall apply to the
entire building.

□ Separated Mixed Occupancy (302.3.3)


Each portion of the building shall be individually classified as to use and shall be
completely separated from adjacent areas by fire barrier walls or horizontal
assemblies or both having a fire-resistance rating determined in accordance with
Table 302.3.3 for the uses being separated. For each story, the area of the occupancy
shall be such that the sum of the ratios of the actual floor area of each use divided
by the allowable floor area for each use shall not exceed 1.

□ Incidental Use Areas (302.1.1)


Actual Area of Occupancy A + Actual Area of Occupancy B
Allowable Area of Occupancy A + Allowable Area of Occupancy B ≤ 1

6. ALLOWABLE AREA AND HEIGHT - TABLE 503


6.1 Allowable Area
Allowable area Sq. Ft
Actual area Sq. Ft
Attach area increase calculations per Section 506, if applicable. For unlimited
areas, provide applicable paragraph number in Section 507.

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6.2 Allowable Height
Allowable height Ft
Allowable no. of stories

Actual building height Ft


Actual no. of stories

7. OCCUPANT LOAD
Occupant Load /floor = persons
Note: Include occupant load calculations for the following types of projects;
institutional, assembly, educational, multistory projects, large complex projects, and
mixed occupancies.

8. FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS


8.1 Table 601
Building Element Required Rating UL Number*
Structural frame,
Including columns, girders, trusses ____________ ____ ___________
Bearing Walls
Exterior ____________ _______________
Interior ____________ _______________
Non-bearing walls and partitions
Exterior ____________ _______________
Interior ____________ _______________
Floor Construction
(Including supporting beams and joists) ____________ _______________
Roof construction
(Including supporting beams and joists) ____________ _______________

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8.2 Other Rated Elements
Element Required UL*Hourly Rating UL Number*
Interior Walls ......................
Bearing ...............................
Non-bearing .......................
Ceiling-Floors .....................
Beams ................................
Columns .............................
Ceiling-Roofs .....................
Shafts-Exit ..........................
Shafts-Other ......................
Corridor Separation ...........
Occupancy Separation ......
Party/Fire Wall
Separation: .............
Smoke Barrier
Separation: .............
Tenant Separations: .........
* Or other approved agencies
FOOTNOTES
1. All fire rated walls shall be identified on plans by hatching, shading, etc.;
show legend.
2. Identify code section when using any special exceptions, etc.

8.3 Draftstopping

Draftstopping in floor (716.3) □ Yes □ No.


Draftstopping in attic (716.4) □ Yes □ No.

8.3.1 Distance to Property Line from Exterior Wall (Table 602)


(Site Plan/Reference Plan required)
Fire Separation Distance Ft

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Fire Resistance Rating Hrs
8.4 Life Safety Systems
1003.2.11 Emergency Lighting: □ Yes □ No.
1003.2.10 Exit Signs: □ Yes □ No.
907 Fire Alarm: □ Yes □ No.
[Link].3 Smoke Detection Systems: □ Yes □ No.
Panic Hardware: □ Yes □ No.

9. EXIT REQUIREMENTS
9.1 Exit Access (1004 &Table 1005.2.1)
No. of exits required
No. of exits furnished

9.2 Means of egress width (Table 1003.2.3)


Units of exit required inches
Units of exit furnished inches

Stair width units required inches


Stair width units provided inches

9.3 Diagonal Rule


Meets 1004.2.2.1 □ Yes □ No.

9.4 Travel Distance (Table 1004.2.4)


Allowable Travel Distance Ft
Actual Travel Distance (Maximum) Ft

9.5 Spaces with one means of egress (IBC 1004.2.1)


For buildings with one means of egress, I have checked the occupant load and the

common path of travel against the requirements IBC 1004.2.1. □ Yes □ No.

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10. LIFE SAFETY PLAN

Provided □ Yes □ No. (If yes, Drawing No.)

11. ACCESSIBILITY (Chapter 11)


Design conforms to ANSI Standard 117.1. □ Yes □ No.
If no, explain condition that will not allow building to be accessible.

12. DESIGN LOADS


Classification of Building - Category/Use Group ___________ (I, II, III, IV)
Live Load
Roof PSF
Attic PSF
Mezzanine PSF
Floor PSF

Wind Load: Basic speed MPH (3-second gust, ASCE-7-98 Edition)


Exposure Importance Factor
Internal Pressure Coefficient
Components & Cladding

Building will be designed as □ Enclosed Building □ Unenclosed Building

Wind Borne Debris Region (1609.2)

This building will use impact resistant glass per 1609.1.4. □ Yes □ No.
This building will use wood structural panels per exception 1609.1.4. □ Yes □ No.
This building will use shutters. □ Yes □ No.
Allowable soil bearing pounds / sq. ft.

Soil Report □ Yes □ No.

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Earthquake Design

Seismic Design Load Controls □ Yes □ No.


If seismic design controls, furnish data required in 1603.1.5.

13. SPECIAL DETAILED REQUIREMENTS


I have reviewed the special detail requirements in Chapter 4 as indicated below
and incorporated the provisions into my design.
REQUIREMENT APPLICABLE(YES or N/A)
402 Covered Mall building................................................................... □ Yes □ N/A
403 High rise buildings ........................................................................ □ Yes □ N/A
404 Atriums ......................................................................................... □ Yes □ N/A
405 Under Ground buildings ............................................................... □ Yes □ N/A
406 Motor-vehicle Related Occupancies ............................................. □ Yes □ N/A
407 Group I-2 ..................................................................................... □ Yes □ N/A
408 Group I-3 ..................................................................................... □ Yes □ N/A
409 Motion Picture Projection Rooms ................................................. □ Yes □ N/A
410 Stages & Platforms ....................................................................... □ Yes □ N/A
411 Special Amusement Buildings ...................................................... □ Yes □ N/A
412 Aircraft Related Occupancies ....................................................... □ Yes □ N/A
413 Combustible Storage .................................................................... □ Yes □ N/A
414 Hazardous Materials .................................................................... □ Yes □ N/A
415 Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, & H-5 ............................................... □ Yes □ N/A
416 Application of flammable finishes ................................................. □ Yes □ N/A
417 Drying Rooms .............................................................................. □ Yes □ N/A
418 Organic Coatings ......................................................................... □ Yes □ N/A
14. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
I have reviewed the requirements of IBC Section 1704 on Special Inspections and
will perform the applicable required inspections as part of my responsibilities

acknowledged under my letter of supervision. □ Yes □ No.


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15. QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR WIND REQUIREMENTS
I have prepared a quality assurance plan for wind requirements and have included

this plan with my permit documents. □ Yes □ No.

I have notified the Contractor of his responsibility under Section 1706.3

□ Yes □ No.

16 SAFETY GLAZING FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATION


I have identified on drawings where tempered glass is required in hazardous

locations. (2406.2) □ Yes □ No.

17. PREFABRICATED METAL BUILDINGS


Requirements for metal building erection drawings included on drawings.

□ Yes □ No.

18. PRE-ENGINEERED TRUSSES


Live Loads shown Wind Loads shown
Certification from manufacturer (Sealed)

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Common questions

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Using impact-resistant materials is essential in wind-borne debris regions to protect structures from damage during high-wind events. These materials can prevent breach of building envelopes, maintaining interior safety against debris impact, which is crucial for compliance with building standards for structural integrity and occupant protection .

Occupant load calculations are vital as they influence the design parameters for exits, egress routes, and safety features in multistory and complex projects. These calculations ensure that there are adequate facilities to accommodate the safe evacuation of occupants and compliance with building codes, affecting overall design decisions like corridor widths, number of exits, and space planning .

A quality assurance plan ensures that all wind load requirements are systematically addressed, reducing structural risk in high-wind areas. It involves predefined procedures for assessing and implementing the building's response to wind pressure, ensuring safety, compliance, and structural integrity .

Integrating high-rise and atrium features presents challenges such as ensuring structural stability, effective fire safety measures like smoke control in atrium areas, and compliance with vertical transportation codes. Additionally, managing natural light, acoustics, and air circulation in a way that supports both open atrium spaces and rigid high-rise safety protocols necessitates advanced design strategies .

Exceeding allowable travel distances can compromise the building's safety, as it affects occupants' ability to quickly evacuate in an emergency. Designs must adhere to prescribed travel distances to comply with code requirements, ensuring an effective egress path that maximizes safety and minimizes risk. Non-compliance may result in necessary design adjustments or the addition of more exits to meet safety standards .

Incidental use areas impact allowable floor area calculations by requiring that the sum of the ratios of actual to allowable floor area for each occupancy not exceed one. This ensures that incidental uses do not disproportionately increase the required limit for the primary uses, enforcing compliance with area limitations within the building code .

When renovating historic buildings, if they do not comply with current building codes, a compliance alternative evaluation is necessary as per Section 3409. This involves providing evaluations that highlight the building's design features to achieve positive scores for fire safety, means of egress, and general safety. This procedure ensures that the necessary balance between preserving the historical integrity and modern safety requirements is maintained .

Changes in a building's use or occupancy type may require reassessment of compliance with fire safety, egress, and other code requirements, necessitating alterations such as additional exits, adjusted occupancy limits, or fire safety enhancements to meet new safety standards and building code regulations .

Mixed occupancy provisions affect the building's construction type determination by requiring either a non-separated or a separated mixed occupancy approach. In non-separated mixed occupancy, the construction type must meet the most restrictive occupancy’s height and area limits, applying them to the entire building. In separated mixed occupancy, each area is classified individually, and fire barrier walls or horizontal assemblies are used for separation, allowing different parts to adhere to their own requirements .

Including detailed identifications of fire-rated walls in building plans is crucial as it ensures compliance with fire safety standards and enables clear communication of fire resistance measures. This identification assists in strategic planning for fire barrier implementation and emergency planning, helping to safeguard both property and occupants .

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