
Mezzanine egress - The Building Code Forum
Feb 13, 2012 · I have a mezzanine in an M use group which based on occupant load and being enclosed requires two means of egress. The building is sprinklered. We are separating the exits by …
Mezzanine - Accessible Means of Egress vs. Accessible Route
Nov 1, 2010 · If the total square footage exceeds 3,000 square feet, than an accessible route is required to the mezzanine and at least one accessible means of egress must be provided from the mezzanine.
Mezzanine - The Building Code Forum
Dec 12, 2022 · Consider a room with a mezzanine. For simplicity's sake lets call it a square box, type VB, NS. The square box has a mezzanine running the perimeter of the floor below, like a race track …
Mezzanine vs. 2nd floor - The Building Code Forum
May 7, 2021 · As proposed, the mezzanine/story sits above the B-range and extends out and over the M-retail space, and would be used as offices in support of the operation and accessory storage. …
Table 601 footnote b. | The Building Code Forum
Sep 25, 2024 · Figure 601 (2) shows an example where a mezzanine reduces the clearance to the roof to less than 20 feet (6096 mm) for a portion of the total roof. Designs similar to Figure 601 (2) do not …
Do I need an elevator? - The Building Code Forum
Oct 23, 2023 · We have a client who is interested in exploring the possibility of adding a mezzanine or second floor level above an existing area in a large multi-story assembly building. The area we would …
Mezzanine Question - The Building Code Forum
Jun 18, 2024 · I am only allowed two stories but have 26' total height to play with and am thinking about incorporating a mezzanine into our design. Am I allowed to build underneath the mezzanine. I would …
Mezzanine stairs - rated? | The Building Code Forum
Nov 14, 2024 · A mezzanine shall be open and unobstructed to the room in which such mezzanine is located except for walls not more than 42 inches (1067 mm) in height, columns and posts.
NFPA mezzanine definition - The Building Code Forum
Jul 3, 2024 · A municipality in our region is constructing an aircraft hangar. NFPA 409 is a document being used as a reference in the design. The proposed design (which I haven't seen) features an …
Balconies & Mezzanines Means of Egress - The Building Code Forum
Oct 16, 2009 · The IBC requires 2 exits from a mezzanine when the occupant load exceeds 49 (or lower in some occupancies). The NFPA section you quoted starts at 50+, so the 50th person is the …