beautifulhills
Specifier/Regulator
- Jul 26, 2014
- 30
Designing 4 story building/residence, in a multifamily zone, residential zoning codes quite restrictive, several regulations impinge on the design. Attached 2 unit multi family is one of the units. Unit 1 is on floor 1, 2 and 3. Necessarily Unit 2 is on Floor 4.
California Fire Code has additional regs for structures over 30 ft from grade, which this project has to be - including for stairways (to roofs).
- It appears stairways must be enclosed to qualify?
- I would like to/must keep the 4th floor unit, even though it means structure will be over 30'. In fact, I have to have the unit as applying/permitting a second unit is required in the code
- Can the stairway from floor 3 to floor 4 be outside? (privacy for Unit 1 occupiers)
- How to do I 'break the 30' limit' and comply with California Fire code?
Insights much appreciated
California Fire Code has additional regs for structures over 30 ft from grade, which this project has to be - including for stairways (to roofs).
- It appears stairways must be enclosed to qualify?
- I would like to/must keep the 4th floor unit, even though it means structure will be over 30'. In fact, I have to have the unit as applying/permitting a second unit is required in the code
- Can the stairway from floor 3 to floor 4 be outside? (privacy for Unit 1 occupiers)
- How to do I 'break the 30' limit' and comply with California Fire code?
Insights much appreciated
