Garage height?

[BIPVguy]

Dear all,

I would kindly ask for information please.
Does anyone know in which USA code (e.g. NFPA, ASHRAE etc) I could find what is the min. distance between floor and MEP instalations in garages?
Additionally, any similar experiences from UAE?

Thanks muchly.

 

[DonPhillips]

2006 IBC

1208.2 Minimum ceiling heights. Occupiable spaces, habitable spaces and corridors shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet 6 inches (2286 mm). Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, storage rooms and laundry rooms shall be permitted to have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm).
Exceptions:
1. In one- and two-family dwellings, beams or girders spaced not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) on center and projecting not more than 6 inches (152 mm) below the required ceiling height.
2. If any room in a building has a sloped ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height for the room is required in one-half the area thereof. Any portion of the room measuring less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from the finished floor to the ceiling shall not be included in any computation of the minimum area thereof.
3. Mezzanines constructed in accordance with Section 505.1.

IBC 505.1 General. A mezzanine or mezzanines in compliance with Section 505 shall be considered a portion of the story below. Such mezzanines shall not contribute to either the building area or number of stories as regulated by Section 503.1. The area of the mezzanine shall be included in determining the fire area defined in Section 702. The clear height above and below the mezzanine floor construction shall not be less than 7 feet (2134 mm).



Don Phillips

http://worthingtonengineering.com

 

[BIPVguy]

Hi Don,

Thanks for references.

Best Sasa

 

[ChasBean1]

I think more applicable is IBC 406.2.2 (this is the 2003 version - I didn't have the 2006 handy). This requires a 7 foot clearance height. I think the 7½ feet is more for people spaces vs. parking garages. Probably just keep all MEPs above 7' and keep any perimeter fans, etc. protected from cars.

CB

 

[DonPhillips]

Yes, did not think to look there. Here is the reference:

2006 IBC
406.2.2 Clear height. The clear height of each floor level in vehicle and pedestrian traffic areas shall not be less than 7 feet (2134 mm). Vehicle and pedestrian areas accommodating van-accessible parking required by Section 1106.5 shall conform to ADAAG

Don Phillips

http://worthingtonengineering.com