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 …

Nov 1, 2024 · MEZZANINE. An intermediate level or levels between the floor and ceiling of any story. The first question, then, is whether your mezzanine is, in fact, a mezzanine? Is it actually an …

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.

Feb 22, 2020 · Hi, I was hoping somebody could enlighten me about the reason why the IBC (2015) 505.2.1 forces a designer to enlarge the building until the unenclosed areas of the room enclosing …

The 4th has 2 mezzanines within the sales floor area that exceed 1,600 sq ft each. Are elevators required for every mezzanine within the mall building? 505.2.1 Area limitation. The aggregate area of …

Dec 12, 2022 · In determining the allowable mezzanine area, the area of the mezzanine shall not be included in the floor area of the room. Where a room contains both a mezzanine and an equipment …

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. …

Apr 2, 2012 · The aggregate area of a mezzanine or mezzanines within a room shall be not greater than one-third of the floor area of that room or space in which they are located. The enclosed portion of a …

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 …

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 …