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Home My WebLink AboutCOR-2010-Code 2006 IBC - Page 1 of 3 Ingalls, Paul From: Mark Christ[mark@markchrist.com] Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 1:44 PM To: Ingalls, Paul Subject: Fw: 06 IRC M2301.2.2 (DC) Hi Paul, I am forwarding you a copy of the ICC interpretation I requested to document for my files. Thank you for keeping me informed and getting an approved sheet All 8 to Casey at the job site. Sincerely, Mark Christ -----Original Message----- From: Doug Connell To: Lis Valdemarsen Cc: mark(a-)markchrist.com Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 10:26 AM Subject: RE: 06 IRC M2301.2.2 (DC) Code Edition: 2006 IBC Code Section: 704.5 Questions: I have an R-2 occupancy that is VA construction. Per Table 601 and 602 the exterior walls are required to be 1 hour fire rated construction. The exterior walls have a fire separation distance greater than 5 feet. Do the fire-resistance rating for the walls have to be from both sides—the interior side and the exterior side? Answers: No, the exterior walls with fire separation distances of 5 feet or greater need only be rated from the interior side of the wall. This opinion is based on the information which you have provided. We have made no independent effort j to verify the accuracy of this information nor have we conducted a review beyond the scope of your i question. As this opinion is only advisory, the final decision is the responsibility of the designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code. j James D. Connell, P.E. Team Leader,A & E Services International Code Council, Inc. Birmingham District Office 900 Montclair Road Birmingham, AL 35213 888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233), X5226 phone dconnell(@-iccsafe.org www.iccsafe.org From: Lis Valdemarsen Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 5:11 PM To: Doug Connell Cc: 'mark@markchrist.com' 1/11/2010 Subject: 06 IRC M2301.2.2 (DC) Page 2 of 3 Mark, I have forwarded your request to Doug Connell. As the Holidays times are upon us there is staff that may be out and days when the offices are closed. The days the offices are closed are as follows: Dec 24th 25th 31It and Jan 1st Hope your holidays are wonderful for you and your family's. If you have any questions regarding the status of your reply to your code opinion question, please contact me by either phone or email. Sincerely, Lis Valdemarsen Senior Secretary International Code Council, Inc. Los Angeles District Office 5360 Workman Mill Rd Whittier, CA 90601-2298 Phone: (562) 699-0541 ext 3201 Fax: (562) 699-4522 IvaldemarsenQ-iccsafe.orq j www.iccsafe.org The Plan Review Services of ICC is ready and available to serve you for all of your plan review needs. Please contact us at 888/ICCSAFE or visit the ICC website for further information or assistance. Did you know that all ICC National Certification Exams referencing the I-Codes®will be based on the 2009!- Codes beginning January 1st 2010? Are you ready? Check out ICC Training to learn about the options ICC has to help you get up to speed. Feed: Codes, Standards &Guidelines: Request Code Opinion Posted on: Monday, December 21, 2009 11:08 AM Author: Mark Christ Subject: mark christ Requestor Full Name: mark christ Job Title: architect Phone Number: 360-855-1546 Fax: 360-855-1546 Requestor email address: mark@markchrist.com Requestor Address: Mark Christ, Architect 810 bennett street sedro-woolley, WA 98284 USA Code Reference: 2006 IBC Handbook Section 704.5. "For fire separation distances greater than 5 feet the hazard is consudered to be predominantly form the inside of the building. See figure 704-9. Thus, fire resistance rated construction whose tests are limited to interior fire exposure is considered sufficient evidence of adequate fire resistance under these circumstances." "It should be noted that this allowance is applicable regardless of why the wall requires a fire rating." Code Edition: 2006 IBC 1/11/2010 Page 3 of 3 Code Section: 704.5 Questions: I have an R-2 occupancy that is VA construction. Per Table 601 and 602 the exterior walls are required to be 1 hour fire rated construction. The exterior walls have a fire separation distance greater than 5 feet. It is my understanding that per Section 704.5; the 1 hour fire rated exterior walls are required to to be rated from the interior (fire side) only. could you please let me know if you agree with my interpretation or expain otherwise?Thank you, Mark Christ Status: New View article... i I 1/11/2010 Mark and Lanney, One item that was not addressed in my comments is that we need a landscape plan for review and approval.. Thanks, Don Measamer City of Anacortes Assistant Director, Planning & Community Development, Building Official Don@cityofanacortes.org Phone 360.293.1901 Fax 360.293.1938 i E a