Occupied Roof Ibc

Table 1019 2 governs the number of exits per story and the maximum allowable travel distance for a single exit.

Occupied roof ibc.

Each story and occupied roof shall have the minimum number of independent exits or access to exits as specified in table 1006 3 1. 2009 ibc code occupied or unoccupied roof. Are limited to an element of a means of egress in buildings of groups f h and s from a mezzanine not more than 250 s f. Ibc 2018 section 302 1 which covers occupancy group definitions includes the following to clarify how occupied roofs are classified.

Hi all i just submitted for a building permit and i m having issues with my roof. A single exit or access to a single exit shall be permitted in accordance with section 1006 3 2. Furthermore to complicate things 1003 3 3 10 alternating treade devices states a t d. Section 503 1 4 1 sets limits on the height of any barriers or obstacles around the occupied roof area so that it does not function as a story.

The ibc commentary further explains. A roof level or portion thereof shall be permitted to be used as an occupied roof provided the occupancy of the roof is an occupancy that is permitted by table 504 4 for the story immediately below the roof. But nowhere in the ibc is a occupied roof defined. From a fire fighting perspective an occupied roof area functions as a story even though it technically does not meet the definition of a story.

They are requiring a 50ft travel distance from my roof to my exit enclosure and i have 75 i m first wondering if that only applies if the roof is occupied and secondly. Phitowninvest history contact. In area which serves not more than 5 people.